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Meet The Leaders: Keith Dakin, SVP Programming, Connoisseur Media

"We’ve done everything we can to establish our footprint in these local markets. Hire OMs and salespeople and make sure we have morning shows. Now we just got to hope it works. It’s been the big experiment to go back to doing radio the way it was."

Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

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How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

ESPN Signs Multi-Year Deal With Cam Newton for Expanded Role on ‘First Take’

"I am excited to be back with the First Take team and share my voice on all things sports"

NFL Announces Multi-Year Partnership Extension With Cosm Venues

"This multi-year partnership with the NFL and its broadcast partners underscores our shared commitment to fans – delivering an unforgettable live game experience that champions innovation and fandom"

Pac-12 Extend Broadcasting Agreement With The CW Network Through 2030-2031

"The Pac-12 has been a key partner in the success of CW Sports, and we are thrilled to solidify our relationship with the conference for an additional five years"

A.Q. Shipley Took a Chance Leaping Into His Future With the Arizona Cardinals

"I reached out and the guys there were like we didn't even know you were interested. But I told them I would love to"

Why FOX Sports Should Lean Into the Dave Portnoy, Ohio State Ban on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

"FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff, through their new partnership with Portnoy and Barstool Sports, has a massive opportunity to lean into the fun that college football rivalries bring"

ESPN Elevates EJ Manuel to ESPN Saturday Studio Programming

"The biggest shift involves Manuel, who is moving from a consistent presence on ACC Network to a larger role on ESPN’s national coverage"

Barstool Sports, FOX Sports Announce “Wake Up Barstool” Debuting September 2 on FS1

"We’ve built a community that talks about sports the way fans actually do, and now we get to do it every morning on national television. It’s Barstool, unfiltered, the way it’s meant to be"

Audacy Announces Partnership With ‘Heed The Call’ NFL Podcast

"We believe in our show and its ability to connect with a global audience of football fans. This partnership with Audacy puts us in the best possible position to serve and expand our army of Heedonists"

Dan Le Batard: FOX Sports Is Getting Exactly What They Wanted From Dave Portnoy

"It seems all of this would be orchestrated in order to create noise and controversy, and I believe Portnoy and Barstool will be good about attracting attention, particularly of young people, to rival Lee Corso's departure on ESPN"

Brady Quinn: There’s Room at the ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ Desk for Dave Portnoy at Ohio State

"I don’t know how much validity there is to whether or not he was actually banned, or if this is all just made for TV"

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Pat McAfee Is Having a Howard Stern-Like Impact on Sports Media

"Howard Stern faced plenty of the same criticism throughout his career. He wasn't universally loved, nor did he need to be. He understood how to make people pay attention, and McAfee has figured out how to do the same in a different era."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

Thank you for checking out The Industry According To....

How Conrad Thompson Used Wrestling Nostalgia To Build a Podcasting Empire

"The big challenge with mainstream media is monetizing advertising for wrestling. There is a perception that wrestling fans are low class, uneducated, and low income. That's not reality. I can tell you firsthand because I've done thousands of mortgages for fans of my podcasts."

10 Thoughts from 13 Years of Radio Consulting

When I was going to Michigan State, radio station...