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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."

Adam Silver: ‘Not Sure’ if ‘Inside the NBA’ Will Be Produced Differently on ESPN

"They made a decision to take an entertainment route with that studio show."

Adam Silver: ‘I Spoke to Michael Jordan’ About New Role With NBC Sports

"I know there were other inquiries over the years. I think, for whatever reason, he was ready to do it now. He has incredibly fond memories of NBC. I don't think that's lost on anyone."

Mike Babchik: Hardcore Fans ‘Shouldn’t Care About TV Ratings’ for NBA Finals

"These low Finals, this low rating thing was something that we thought would happen, and every time we talked about if there was a Pacers-Thunder series, 'Good luck.'"

Washington Commanders Reach Rights Extension With iHeartMedia D.C.

"We are thrilled to extend our dynamic audio partnership with the Washington Commanders, building on the momentum and shared success we’ve achieved together the past three seasons"

Florida Gators Radio Broadcasts Returning To Tampa Bay’s WDAE

The Florida Gators are returning to 95.3 WDAE and AM 620 in Tampa, FL following a six-year hiatus from the iHeartMedia brand. In an...

Why the NBA Must Address Their Adversary From Within

"NBA Media must also be better for the league it covers, because their words matter and make more impact when you choose your spots instead of burning the house down from within"

Yahoo Sports Facing Backlash for Using AI Generated Fantasy Sports Content

"Several posts have begun appearing on the Yahoo Sports fantasy sports website, leading with an admission that the written content was created “with the assistance of Castmagic."

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Addresses ‘Jealousy’ Surrounding LeBron James

"I think there’s jealousy because he was anointed the next Jordan right away, and that bothered people"

Dan Orlovsky Agrees To Extension With ESPN: Report

"According to a report in The Athletic, Orlovsky’s new deal remains unsigned, but the terms of the agreement have been agreed to."

MLB Buys Minority Stake in Jomboy Media

"Our community is the reason we’ve been able to turn this from ‘just a hobby’ into something bigger than we ever could’ve imagined."

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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...