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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."

Stephen A. Smith Offers Apology and Crime Data Following Comments About Memphis

"It's moving in the right direction, but it's still recognized one of the worst cities in America"

Ken Carman: Caitlin Clark is a Star to Everyone But the WNBA

"The ratings immediately tanked and the league was irrelevant for two weeks without her."

Former ESPN Radio Host Jason Fitz: Stephen A. Smith “Walks, Talks, Lives, Eats, Breathes Stereotypes”

"Yesterday's toilet paper is more useful when it comes to having an actual opinion about Memphis than Stephen A. Smith’s"

Can Sports Media Conquer Nostalgia Better Than the NBA?

"Sports media must conquer nostalgia the complete opposite of how the NBA has approached the battlefield"

Chris Vernon: Stephen A. Smith Comments About Memphis “Irresponsible”

During a discussion about the aftermath of the Memphis Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith provided a...

Stephen A. Smith: Critics of Viral Solitaire Moment Can “Kiss My A**”

"I work too damn hard, too long, too many hours to be worried about what people think I’m doing for 30 seconds"

Mike Francesa: WNBA Players Must Understand The Value Caitlin Clark Brings

"I've never watched the WNBA game in my life. I would pay to see her play. I would travel to see her play. That's how exciting she is."

David Andrews Joins 98.5 The Sports Hub as Contributor for 2025 NFL Season

"David’s leadership and deep understanding of the game made him a standout on the field, and we’re excited to bring that same level of insight and authenticity to our listeners."

Rich Shertenlieb Launching Open Your Prize Network To Raise Funds for Cancer Research

"I don’t know how you pay someone back for saving the life of someone you love, but this is how I’ll try"

LeBron James: Amazon Prime NBA Analysts ‘Appreciate the Game’

"[Prime Video] has so much knowledge and [so many] people that know the game and appreciate the game and talk about the game in such a positive manner"

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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...