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Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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Sports Radio
Gregg Giannotti: You Can Tell Jon Gruden is ‘Starting to Get Annoyed’ with Aspects of Barstool Sports Job
"I bet that after he does the Super Bowl and watches the Super Bowl with those guys, you’re not going to see him watching any more games with those guys."
John Sterling, Suzyn Waldman Honored by New York Chapter of BBWAA
Dave Sims, the new radio voice of the Yankees, introduced John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman as they received the award on Saturday night.
Nick Cellini and Chirs Dimino Continue to Set a High Standard for Sports Radio Conversation in Atlanta
"If you want to hear how sports radio is supposed to sound, give this show a listen."
Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket Celebrating 31 Years on the Air
"It’s a remarkable property that we are all extremely proud of."
Justin Shackil Leaves New York Yankees Postgame Hosting Role on WFAN
"Thank you to the Yankees and WFAN for giving me one of the best seats in the house the last few seasons."
Sports Columns
Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry
"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."
Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television
Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.
Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?
Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.
Broadcast Agents are Focused on Digital Opportunities, Why Aren’t More Radio Stations?
You have zero opportunity to succeed in the future. Your station is what people commonly refer to as 'Dead Man Walking'.
NBA GameTime on NBA TV is Hoops Heaven for Any Fan of ‘The Association’
The show is a thorough and complete package for NBA viewers meting out a perfectly prescribed dose of highlights, analysis, news, and previews.
Sports Television
ESPN Begins Negotiations with MLB Ahead of Potential Opt Out: Report
ESPN is reportedly aiming to reduce its number of games while using leverage to renegotiate the contract, whereas MLB continues to try and bundle local media rights.
TNT, truTV Average 973,000 Viewers for NBA Doubleheader on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors elicited an average of 1.32 million viewers.
Erika Ayers Badan Joins Vice Media Board of Directors
"I have always had so much respect for the Vice brand and mission to be an authentic and alternative voice."
U.S. Department of Justice Requests Reopening of NFL Sunday Ticket Case
"The United States urges this Court to vacate the judgment and remand for further proceedings."
Josh Getzoff Has Made the Move to Television on SportsNet Pittsburgh
"I’ve always been a believer that the only thing you can control is your preparation."
News Radio
John Catsimatidis: 77 WABC ‘Gonna Have to Make Some Changes’ with Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner, Frank Morano Running for Office in New York
"I don't know how that's gonna be handled."
Longtime WTOP Evening Anchor Dimitri Sotis Dies
Sotis helmed the 7-11:30 PM anchor chair for the venerable all-news station, where he worked since 1999.
KYW Newsradio Celebrating Diamond Anniversary in 2025
"I'm in awe of our team and their impact on the community, and we’re excited to dedicate this year to those who have devoted their lives to reporting the facts.”
Clay Travis & Buck Sexton to Launch New ‘Team 47’ Podcast Centered on Donald Trump Administration
The show is the latest program inside the duo's podcast network, which was launched in 2023.
Cumulus Media Promotes Pete Mundo to Vice President of News/Talk
"Pete is among our most dynamic leaders, in ANY format.
News Columns
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
3 Ways News/Talk Radio Programmers Can Create Masterful Promos
Every news/talk station is a living, breathing, entity. You must demonstrate that fact every hour of each day.
News Television
Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien to End Syndication Run in August
The final episode of the program helmed by Soledad O'Brien will air in August.
Fox News Host Will Cain ‘Incredibly Humbled and Grateful’ After Debut Show Sees 3.5 Million Viewers
"This show is going to grow exponentially over time in every way.”
Norah O’Donnell Signs Off of CBS Evening News
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and welcoming hard news with heart into your homes."
NBC News Prepares for ‘Small Scale’ Layoffs
The network will hope to streamline its newsgathering operations with the reduction in force.
Ratings Roundup: Fox News, NewsNation See Record Highs Due to Inauguration, Face the Nation Leads Sunday Show Challengers
Fox News saw it's largest audience in presidential inauguration history Monday as Donald Trump took the oath of office.
Music News
Rufio Exits ‘The Fred Show’ and 103.5 KISS FM Chicago
Kevin “Rufio” Santiago announced on Facebook that he was leaving the station after 17 years with it and seven as part of “The Fred Show.”
Spring Promotion Ideas To Renew Interest In Your Radio Station
Radio is excellent at creating, developing, and executing ideas quickly. You may find inspiration from this list to create a quick promotion this year.
Rich Media Names Don Jarrett OM In Idaho Falls
Jarrett will continue his role as PD and morning host for The Wolf 96.1/102.1.
CRS Names Mark ‘Hawkeye’ Louis Winner Of 2025 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award
The Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award is awarded to an individual who displays a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to his or her community.
Froggy 100.3/107.3 Milwaukee Fills Out On Air Lineup
Country Froggy 100.3/107.3 Milwaukee Program Director Gordon Mays checks in with news of a new on-air lineup.
Music Columns
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
3 Ways News/Talk Radio Programmers Can Create Masterful Promos
Every news/talk station is a living, breathing, entity. You must demonstrate that fact every hour of each day.
Podcasting
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network
The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.
YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content
“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
Sports Radio
Gregg Giannotti: You Can Tell Jon Gruden is ‘Starting to Get Annoyed’ with Aspects of Barstool Sports Job
"I bet that after he does the Super Bowl and watches the Super Bowl with those guys, you’re not going to see him watching any more games with those guys."
John Sterling, Suzyn Waldman Honored by New York Chapter of BBWAA
Dave Sims, the new radio voice of the Yankees, introduced John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman as they received the award on Saturday night.
Nick Cellini and Chirs Dimino Continue to Set a High Standard for Sports Radio Conversation in Atlanta
"If you want to hear how sports radio is supposed to sound, give this show a listen."
Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket Celebrating 31 Years on the Air
"It’s a remarkable property that we are all extremely proud of."
Justin Shackil Leaves New York Yankees Postgame Hosting Role on WFAN
"Thank you to the Yankees and WFAN for giving me one of the best seats in the house the last few seasons."
Sports Columns
Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry
"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."
Kirk Herbstreit’s Emotional Reaction to Ohio State Win Made for Great Television
Kirk Herbstreit didn't wake up and tell himself he was going to get emotional over a game on live television, it just happened. It was real.
Is Market Mobility Still a Thing in Sports Radio?
Market mobility, when it existed, was the sign of a company and boss that took an interest in what came out of their listeners’ speakers.
Broadcast Agents are Focused on Digital Opportunities, Why Aren’t More Radio Stations?
You have zero opportunity to succeed in the future. Your station is what people commonly refer to as 'Dead Man Walking'.
NBA GameTime on NBA TV is Hoops Heaven for Any Fan of ‘The Association’
The show is a thorough and complete package for NBA viewers meting out a perfectly prescribed dose of highlights, analysis, news, and previews.
Sports Television
ESPN Begins Negotiations with MLB Ahead of Potential Opt Out: Report
ESPN is reportedly aiming to reduce its number of games while using leverage to renegotiate the contract, whereas MLB continues to try and bundle local media rights.
TNT, truTV Average 973,000 Viewers for NBA Doubleheader on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A rematch of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors elicited an average of 1.32 million viewers.
Erika Ayers Badan Joins Vice Media Board of Directors
"I have always had so much respect for the Vice brand and mission to be an authentic and alternative voice."
U.S. Department of Justice Requests Reopening of NFL Sunday Ticket Case
"The United States urges this Court to vacate the judgment and remand for further proceedings."
Josh Getzoff Has Made the Move to Television on SportsNet Pittsburgh
"I’ve always been a believer that the only thing you can control is your preparation."
News Radio
John Catsimatidis: 77 WABC ‘Gonna Have to Make Some Changes’ with Curtis Sliwa, Anthony Weiner, Frank Morano Running for Office in New York
"I don't know how that's gonna be handled."
Longtime WTOP Evening Anchor Dimitri Sotis Dies
Sotis helmed the 7-11:30 PM anchor chair for the venerable all-news station, where he worked since 1999.
KYW Newsradio Celebrating Diamond Anniversary in 2025
"I'm in awe of our team and their impact on the community, and we’re excited to dedicate this year to those who have devoted their lives to reporting the facts.”
Clay Travis & Buck Sexton to Launch New ‘Team 47’ Podcast Centered on Donald Trump Administration
The show is the latest program inside the duo's podcast network, which was launched in 2023.
Cumulus Media Promotes Pete Mundo to Vice President of News/Talk
"Pete is among our most dynamic leaders, in ANY format.
News Columns
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
3 Ways News/Talk Radio Programmers Can Create Masterful Promos
Every news/talk station is a living, breathing, entity. You must demonstrate that fact every hour of each day.
News Television
Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien to End Syndication Run in August
The final episode of the program helmed by Soledad O'Brien will air in August.
Fox News Host Will Cain ‘Incredibly Humbled and Grateful’ After Debut Show Sees 3.5 Million Viewers
"This show is going to grow exponentially over time in every way.”
Norah O’Donnell Signs Off of CBS Evening News
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for trusting us and welcoming hard news with heart into your homes."
NBC News Prepares for ‘Small Scale’ Layoffs
The network will hope to streamline its newsgathering operations with the reduction in force.
Ratings Roundup: Fox News, NewsNation See Record Highs Due to Inauguration, Face the Nation Leads Sunday Show Challengers
Fox News saw it's largest audience in presidential inauguration history Monday as Donald Trump took the oath of office.
Music News
Rufio Exits ‘The Fred Show’ and 103.5 KISS FM Chicago
Kevin “Rufio” Santiago announced on Facebook that he was leaving the station after 17 years with it and seven as part of “The Fred Show.”
Spring Promotion Ideas To Renew Interest In Your Radio Station
Radio is excellent at creating, developing, and executing ideas quickly. You may find inspiration from this list to create a quick promotion this year.
Rich Media Names Don Jarrett OM In Idaho Falls
Jarrett will continue his role as PD and morning host for The Wolf 96.1/102.1.
CRS Names Mark ‘Hawkeye’ Louis Winner Of 2025 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award
The Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award is awarded to an individual who displays a magnanimous spirit of caring and generosity in service to his or her community.
Froggy 100.3/107.3 Milwaukee Fills Out On Air Lineup
Country Froggy 100.3/107.3 Milwaukee Program Director Gordon Mays checks in with news of a new on-air lineup.
Music Columns
A Sobering Social Media Reminder Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Forget
The platforms are the ones using your opinion to make money (and train their AI engines). You get to think that your value is measured by the number of followers and likes you accumulate.
News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House
How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?
It’s Time for Local TV to Take a Page From the Local Radio Playbook
For the longest time, local TV has lived in a box full of untouchable glamour.
How Will Donald Trump’s Second Term Impact CNN and MSNBC’s Ratings?
Ratings are down for MSNBC and CNN. Conventional wisdom says they won't just go down without a fight.
3 Ways News/Talk Radio Programmers Can Create Masterful Promos
Every news/talk station is a living, breathing, entity. You must demonstrate that fact every hour of each day.
Podcasting
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
‘Music Saved Me’ With Lynn Hoffman Joins iHeartPodcasts Network
The show features compelling stories of passion and resilience, showcasing musicians who have navigated their challenges.
YouTube ‘Investing Heavily’ to Support Audio, Podcast Content
“Google has lots of places where this content could live, and we’re talking with many of those teams, and we will look to integrate into all of those services as it makes sense.”
Brian Stelter to Exit ‘Inside the Hive’ Podcast with Vanity Fair
"Every week, I learned something new from the guests here at the table, and I hope you did as well."
SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Podcasting ‘Provides the Best Opportunity For Us to Monetize Through Advertising’
"We can look to pursue a slightly broader set of audiences, because we’re selling to advertisers across audiences and they want to make sure they have younger audiences as well.”
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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