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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."

Former Red Sox Pitcher Jonathan Papelbon Joins Roster of ‘Foul Territory’ Hosts

"I am joining the Foul Territory podcast full-time, no more guest spots...I'm coming in and I can't wait to pop a bottle on this year's baseball season.

Tyler Murray Added to WEEI Red Sox Radio Bench

"Coming up on 13 seasons in [minor league baseball], it's not lost on me how fortunate I am to have this opportunity."

Sage Steele Debuts Episode 1 of ‘The Sage Steele Show’ Through Bill Maher’s Club Random Studios

"The Sage Steele Show" is the first show on Bill Maher's Club Random Studios podcast network and episode one features UFC CEO and President Dana White.

NCAA Women’s Championship Round 2 on ESPN Up 121%; Iowa-West Virginia Hits 4.9 Million Viewers

ESPN and ABC posted their four most-watched Women's March Madness second-round games ever, with Iowa/West Virginia averaging 4.9 million viewers

Boston Globe’s Chad Finn: “Most Likely” Rich Shertenlieb Ends Up in Afternoon Drive on WEEI

"Didn’t think Rich Shertenlieb would end up at WEEI after leaving Sports Hub. I do now, most likely in afternoon drive. Audacy management has been telling people to expect changes."

Minnesota Timberwolves Broadcaster Michael Grady to Call Tuesday’s ‘NBA on TNT’ National Game

Minnesota Timberwolves commentator Michael Grady will call tonight's matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings alongside Greg Anthony.

Gator Anderson: NFL Adding More Streaming Exclusive Games is “A Money Decision”

"Eventually I think this is going to be just too many games on streaming services which is really going to piss me off."

ESPN Coverage of Women’s March Madness Tournament Shattered Viewership Records

ESPN reported that its viewership for round one of NCAA Women's March Madness was the most consumed on record and was up 70 percent compared to last season.

Beasley Media Group Boston Inks New Partnership with Boston Marathon, Boston Athletic Associations

“We are honored to partner with the BAA and The Boston Marathon, which are world renown Boston institutions."

NFL Announces Four Marquee Games; Two Headed Exclusively to Streaming

The NFL announced that it will host a Christmas Day doubleheader and that two games will move exclusively to streaming platforms.

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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...