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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."

VSiN Adds ‘Fade Us Sports’ to Podcast Network Featuring Poker Stars

"This new podcast represents a collection of some of the greatest minds in the history of gambling, and we’re thrilled to add this title to our network of premier sports betting podcasts"

Dave Portnoy: Ohio State Ban Putting FOX Sports in Tough Spot

"They [Ohio State] also banned the Barstool Sports College Football Show. We were supposed to be in Columbus"

Jonathan ‘T-Bone’ Smith: Dave Portnoy Ohio State Ban Report a “PR Stunt”

"Just know what you get when you watch Barstool. That's what it is. They're all lying to you"

Netflix Secures Broadcast Rights to 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan

"Together with Netflix, we are committed to continue making this an exciting and unifying World Baseball Classic for Japanese fans"

YouTube TV, FOX At Odds In Carriage Dispute With Wednesday Deadline Set

"We know this uncertainty is frustrating, and if Fox content becomes unavailable for an extended period of time, we will provide our members with a $10 credit"

Ohio State AD Says Fox Sports Decided Dave Portnoy Will Not Be on the Field During ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

"Ohio State did not issue a ban on Dave Portnoy, AD Ross Bjork tells Yahoo Sports"

How David Kaplan Stands Tall in the Windy City at ESPN Chicago

"There are a billion things they could listen to. You're going to listen to me and expect me not to tell the truth? No shot. Otherwise, why would you listen"

The Mantra That Guided Lee Corso Is Sports Media’s Best Advice

"It’s entertainment, sweetheart. Football’s our vehicle"

Bill Belichick Behind the Scenes Is the Only Way To Sell Viewers on a North Carolina Hulu Series

"For the national college football fan, is there more interest in the University of North Carolina football program or its new head coach?"

Jon ‘Stugotz’ Weiner Announces New Show With Israel Gutierrez

"Thank you to the folks from FanDuel who were there for me at a time where I really needed someone to be there for me, to be there for us"

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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...