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Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Joe Rogan Explains Why He Does Long Interviews: ‘I’m Gonna See the Pattern of the Way You Think’
"I'm gonna see the way you process ideas. I'm gonna see whether or not you're calculated or whether you're just free."
570 WKBN Host Dan Rivers to Retire After 42 Years
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"I've loved connecting with all of you on X, but it's time for me to leave the platform."
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Fox News Leads All of TV During Week of 2024 Election
It marked the best week for Fox News since November 2020.
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Music News
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2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Award Recipients Honored
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Music Columns
Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?
The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
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"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
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NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
Tom Tolbert and John Lund Out at KNBR San Francisco
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
VSiN Names Matt Deutsch Manager of Sports Programming
"I am proud to again be working with Steve Cohen as well as Brian Musburger, Bill Adee, and the spectacular team at VSiN!"
WFAN Host Chris McMonigle Gets Surprise Call In from Jerry Seinfeld
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Carmelo Anthony, Wave Sports + Entertainment, Back with Season 2 of ‘7PM in Brooklyn’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
FOX Sports Radio Update Anchors Exit Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
The news of the reductions at FOX Sports Radio comes on the heels of other widespread cuts made by iHeartMedia nationally.
Sports Columns
Michael Strahan Anthem Controversy is Performative Nonsense from Unserious People
Hey, people pretending to be mad at Michael Strahan, every single one of you is lying. We all know it. We all know this is easier than having an original thought or presenting interesting content.
The NFL Regular Season Will Continue to Grow as Roger Goodell, Owners and Media Partners Look for More Revenue
Goodell sees the 18-game schedule as both a certainty and another financial windfall from media rights partners who’ll quickly saddle up to add that extra week of broadcasts.
New Nielsen Ratings Rules Don’t Solve Our Biggest Problems
“Those higher numbers are meaningless. I don’t think it takes much critical thinking to realize that.”
Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away So How Are You Making Yourself Indispensable?
"Radio is trying to push a boulder up a mountain at the moment while others stand in front of it and try to send it backwards."
How Many More iHeartMedia Layoffs Will We Have to Go Through Before Real Change is Made?
If you work for one of the Big Media companies and you are not trying to figure out what your next step is, it is your own fault when, not if, you get caught up in the next round of layoffs.
Sports Television
ALLCITY Network to Launch FAST Channels for Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, and Phoenix Outlets with Roku, Samsung
ALLCITY Network plans to add video content from its Dallas outlet on platforms in the coming months.
Diamond Sports Group Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Amazon’s Prime Video
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Locked On Podcast Network Launches NBA FAST Channel
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Kenzie Lalonde Makes History as First Female NHL Play-by-Play Voice on TSN
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Diamond Sports Group Announces Single-Game Streaming Options for NBA, NHL Properties
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
Dennis Prager to Miss Time from Salem Radio Network Show After Medical Issue
"He's resting in a local Los Angeles hospital as doctors assess treatment options."
Salem Radio Network Sets Coverage Plans for Inauguration of Donald Trump
White House correspondent Greg Clugston will lead the network's coverage beginning at 11:30 AM ET on Monday, January 20th.
Joe Rogan Explains Why He Does Long Interviews: ‘I’m Gonna See the Pattern of the Way You Think’
"I'm gonna see the way you process ideas. I'm gonna see whether or not you're calculated or whether you're just free."
570 WKBN Host Dan Rivers to Retire After 42 Years
Rivers announced that Wednesday, November 27th will be his final regularly scheduled show in the 9 AM-Noon timeslot.
Shannon Farren During Cuts to KFI-AM 640 Newsroom: ‘I Can’t Do A Show and Not Talk About What’s Going On’
"Yes, it makes sense financially, I guess, if you're going to be the person who has to make those cuts. But, God, you're losing so much, and the station's losing so much, and everyone listening is losing so much."
News Columns
Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?
The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
News Television
NewsNation, The Hill Names Former Fox News Exec Bill Sammon Senior Vice President of Washington DC Editorial Content
“Bill’s impeccable credentials as a journalist are renowned, and he is the perfect leader to oversee the combined newsgathering operations of The Hill and NewsNation..."
Don Lemon Announces Departure From X: ‘No Longer Serves Purpose’ as Free Speech Platform
"I've loved connecting with all of you on X, but it's time for me to leave the platform."
News Media Reacts to Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Being Named Secretary of Defense By Donald Trump
When the decision by Donald Trump to name Hegseth the Secretary of Defense in his upcoming administration was announced, many news media members shared their excitement for the news. That excitement, however, was not universal.
Fox News Leads All of TV During Week of 2024 Election
It marked the best week for Fox News since November 2020.
CNN Preparing for Mass Layoffs Including Potentially Top-Earning Talents
The layoffs will largely affect the production sector of the company, but high-dollar hosts could also be on the chopping block.
Music News
Michelle Matthews Exits Cumulus Media’s WDVD Detroit
Matthews joined the station in July 2023 after spending eight years prior as Operations/Brand Manager for Saga Communications in Columbus, OH.
Former Country 102.5 Boston Morning Team Jonathan Wier and Ayla Brown Start Podcast
“The Hangout with Jonathan and Ayla” podcast will deliver new content each Thursday at 1 pm (ET).
99.1 PLR New Haven Turns Annoying Music Into Charity Dollars
Rocker 99.1 PLR New Haven, CT, successfully wrapped up its "Battle of the Box" fundraiser, raising nearly $52,000.
2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts Award Recipients Honored
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) honored renowned industry leaders for their lifetime achievements at the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony.
Don Hurley Leaves 104.9 Nash Icon And Classic Rock 101.5 WQUT Johnson City, TN
Hurley joined the station in July of 2022 after positions with Bicoastal Media in Medford, OR, and Saga Communications in Bellingham, WA.
Music Columns
Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?
The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
Podcasting
CNN Launching New Tech-Focused Podcast Hosted by Clare Duffy
"It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information we are confronted with, and I hope to be an essential resource to help you and your loved ones make sense of it all.”
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
Demetri Ravanos is a columnist and features writer for Barrett Media. He is also the creator of The Sports Podcast Festival, and a previous host on the Chewing Clock and Media Noise podcasts. He occasionally fills in on stations across the Carolinas in addition to hosting Panthers and College Football podcasts. His radio resume includes stops at WAVH and WZEW in Mobile, AL, WBPT in Birmingham, AL and WBBB, WPTK and WDNC in Raleigh, NC.
You can find him on Twitter @DemetriRavanos or reach him by email at DemetriTheGreek@gmail.com.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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