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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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Sports Radio
Matt Jones Signs New Five-Year Deal with iHeartMedia Kentucky
"This renewal underscores our commitment to delivering top-notch sports content and maintaining our position as the leading audio company in the region."
Audacy Names Emmanuel Berbari as Host of New York Yankees Postgame on WFAN
“Emmanuel has been a terrific contributor to our team coverage over the last few seasons"
93.5/107.5 The Fan Adds Jeff Rickard, James Boyd to ‘The Fan Morning Show’
"The new morning show launched today live from the NFL Combine"
Peter Rosenberg: Stephen A. Smith is ‘Always on My TV’
"Everybody can be great on that show, but Stephen A.’s the bread and butter of First Take, the star of that show"
David Samson: MLB and ESPN Will Not Renew – ‘It’s Done’
“The next thing you’re going to hear is MLB with a new broadcaster. How interesting that will be.”
Sports Columns
Sports Radio’s Mistake From the User Generated Content Boom
“When everything’s a math problem, creativity and quality don’t matter. If creativity and quality don’t matter, then why employ anyone at all?”
Does Anyone Want to Own a Radio Station?
In April of 2012, ESPN began leasing an FM...
PBR Professional Bull Riding the ‘Perfect Remedy’ Following the Super Bowl
"The 2024 season averaged 1.4 million unique U.S. viewers per 2024 telecast, up from 1.1 million in 2022"
Finding a First is Crucial for Talent Before Its Your Last
"I’ve been in your shoes, and I’ve walked a mile if not an entire marathon or two in them."
SNL50 Presented The Best Way To Celebrate Your Brand
“Saturday Night Live celebrated itself and its influence by reminding its biggest fans what it does best and by showing everyone what they fell in love with in the first place.”
Sports Television
‘MLB on FOX’ Announces Plans For 2025 Regular-Season Schedule
"The 'Baseball Night in America' franchise will return starting on Saturday, May 3 and will feature various showdowns throughout the year."
College Football Playoff Drove ESPN Viewership in Latest Nielsen Findings
"This marks the highest monthly share for any traditional media company since the report was first established in November 2023"
Former MSG Networks Broadcaster Al Trautwig Passes Away at Age 68
“He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher.
Richard Jefferson Named to Lead ‘NBA on ESPN’ Broadcast Team
"Jefferson has been an analyst at ESPN for parts of the last six years"
San Diego State AD Hints Pac-12 Conference New Media Deal Completed by End of March
"I will say this—they’re entities you are familiar with and would recognize."
News Radio
Dan Bongino: Westwood One Radio Show, Podcast ‘A Lot to Walk Away From’ to Join Donald Trump Administration at FBI
"My wife and I started doing this show. It started in a basement. We never expected it to become this massive..."
Federal Election Commission Rules Ted Cruz Podcast With iHeartMedia Breaks No Laws
A complaint had been lobbied that the audio giant had given nearly $1 million in contributions to the super PAC supporting Cruz.
The Todd Starnes Show Picks Up 3 New Affiliates in Missouri
Currently, the show from Starnes is heard on more than 150 stations nationwide.
77 WABC Adds Roger Stone to Daily Lineup With New Evening Show
“This is a wonderful opportunity to reach listeners across the country. When John proposed this idea, I knew I had to jump on it right away.”
Todd Starnes Only Independent Podcast to Make Triton Digital Top 150 Podcast Rankings in January
“Our team works incredibly hard to deliver a fun and informative show every day from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. with an emphasis on fun.”
News Columns
Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating
What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.
It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot
Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.
Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?
Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?
Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and Stations Need to Dive Head First Into Winning Topic A
If you are discussing the education subcommittee vote while your community is receiving a foot of snow, you have failed.
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
News Television
Rachel Maddow: MSNBC Firing Joy Reid ‘A Bad Mistake’
"It is not my call and I understand that. But that’s what I think."
News Media Reacts to Lester Holt Departing NBC Nightly News
Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.
Joy Reid: ‘I’ve Been Through Every Emotion’ Since Learning of MSNBC Exit
"From anger, rage, disappointment, hurt. Feeling that guil that I let my team lose their jobs."
Lester Holt to Exit NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair Later This Year
Holt will continue to work at NBC News as host of the popular Dateline series.
News Media Reacts to MSNBC Ending The ReidOut with Joy Reid
On social media, many reveled in the announcement that the primetime show from Reid would be ending.
Music News
‘Supa Dave’ Fragale Joins Classic Hits 98.9 WMMO Orlando
Fragale, a market veteran, spent 16 years across town at Active Rocker WJRR and O-Rock 105.9.
CRB Executive Director RJ Curtis Reflects On CRS 2025
“My takeaways are that while there are a lot of platforms that people use to access Country music, radio is still in the game. We still have a major seat at the table."
Jaybeau Jones Joins 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago For Evenings
It’s a return to Chicago for Jaybeau who previously programmed Jammin Oldies WUBT and Top 40 103.5 Kiss FM WKSC.
Mix 104.1 Boston’s Steve Salhany Believes In ‘Real Local Radio’
“I've been doing this so long, and this is all about doing great local radio. I'm only as good as the people who work with me on each individual station."
Music Columns
Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating
What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.
It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot
Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.
Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?
Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?
Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and Stations Need to Dive Head First Into Winning Topic A
If you are discussing the education subcommittee vote while your community is receiving a foot of snow, you have failed.
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
Podcasting
CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street
CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.
The Volume Adds ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast in First Entertainment Show on Colin Cowherd-Founded Network
“The Volume has built a community of creators and personalities that align with the New Rory & Mal brand."
Audacy EVP of Podcasts Jenna Weiss-Berman Departs to Join Amy Poehler-Led Company
Weiss-Berman is the latest executive to depart Audacy since the company emerged from its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan Launches Podcast with Lemonada Media
Lemonada Media will handle both distribution and ad sales for the new venture.
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
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.
Sports Radio
Matt Jones Signs New Five-Year Deal with iHeartMedia Kentucky
"This renewal underscores our commitment to delivering top-notch sports content and maintaining our position as the leading audio company in the region."
Audacy Names Emmanuel Berbari as Host of New York Yankees Postgame on WFAN
“Emmanuel has been a terrific contributor to our team coverage over the last few seasons"
93.5/107.5 The Fan Adds Jeff Rickard, James Boyd to ‘The Fan Morning Show’
"The new morning show launched today live from the NFL Combine"
Peter Rosenberg: Stephen A. Smith is ‘Always on My TV’
"Everybody can be great on that show, but Stephen A.’s the bread and butter of First Take, the star of that show"
David Samson: MLB and ESPN Will Not Renew – ‘It’s Done’
“The next thing you’re going to hear is MLB with a new broadcaster. How interesting that will be.”
Sports Columns
Sports Radio’s Mistake From the User Generated Content Boom
“When everything’s a math problem, creativity and quality don’t matter. If creativity and quality don’t matter, then why employ anyone at all?”
Does Anyone Want to Own a Radio Station?
In April of 2012, ESPN began leasing an FM...
PBR Professional Bull Riding the ‘Perfect Remedy’ Following the Super Bowl
"The 2024 season averaged 1.4 million unique U.S. viewers per 2024 telecast, up from 1.1 million in 2022"
Finding a First is Crucial for Talent Before Its Your Last
"I’ve been in your shoes, and I’ve walked a mile if not an entire marathon or two in them."
SNL50 Presented The Best Way To Celebrate Your Brand
“Saturday Night Live celebrated itself and its influence by reminding its biggest fans what it does best and by showing everyone what they fell in love with in the first place.”
Sports Television
‘MLB on FOX’ Announces Plans For 2025 Regular-Season Schedule
"The 'Baseball Night in America' franchise will return starting on Saturday, May 3 and will feature various showdowns throughout the year."
College Football Playoff Drove ESPN Viewership in Latest Nielsen Findings
"This marks the highest monthly share for any traditional media company since the report was first established in November 2023"
Former MSG Networks Broadcaster Al Trautwig Passes Away at Age 68
“He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher.
Richard Jefferson Named to Lead ‘NBA on ESPN’ Broadcast Team
"Jefferson has been an analyst at ESPN for parts of the last six years"
San Diego State AD Hints Pac-12 Conference New Media Deal Completed by End of March
"I will say this—they’re entities you are familiar with and would recognize."
News Radio
Dan Bongino: Westwood One Radio Show, Podcast ‘A Lot to Walk Away From’ to Join Donald Trump Administration at FBI
"My wife and I started doing this show. It started in a basement. We never expected it to become this massive..."
Federal Election Commission Rules Ted Cruz Podcast With iHeartMedia Breaks No Laws
A complaint had been lobbied that the audio giant had given nearly $1 million in contributions to the super PAC supporting Cruz.
The Todd Starnes Show Picks Up 3 New Affiliates in Missouri
Currently, the show from Starnes is heard on more than 150 stations nationwide.
77 WABC Adds Roger Stone to Daily Lineup With New Evening Show
“This is a wonderful opportunity to reach listeners across the country. When John proposed this idea, I knew I had to jump on it right away.”
Todd Starnes Only Independent Podcast to Make Triton Digital Top 150 Podcast Rankings in January
“Our team works incredibly hard to deliver a fun and informative show every day from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. with an emphasis on fun.”
News Columns
Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating
What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.
It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot
Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.
Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?
Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?
Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and Stations Need to Dive Head First Into Winning Topic A
If you are discussing the education subcommittee vote while your community is receiving a foot of snow, you have failed.
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
News Television
Rachel Maddow: MSNBC Firing Joy Reid ‘A Bad Mistake’
"It is not my call and I understand that. But that’s what I think."
News Media Reacts to Lester Holt Departing NBC Nightly News
Many news media members took to social media to share their thoughts on the departure. Some ranged from tributes to the longtime anchor, while others questioned the lack of reaction at all.
Joy Reid: ‘I’ve Been Through Every Emotion’ Since Learning of MSNBC Exit
"From anger, rage, disappointment, hurt. Feeling that guil that I let my team lose their jobs."
Lester Holt to Exit NBC Nightly News Anchor Chair Later This Year
Holt will continue to work at NBC News as host of the popular Dateline series.
News Media Reacts to MSNBC Ending The ReidOut with Joy Reid
On social media, many reveled in the announcement that the primetime show from Reid would be ending.
Music News
‘Supa Dave’ Fragale Joins Classic Hits 98.9 WMMO Orlando
Fragale, a market veteran, spent 16 years across town at Active Rocker WJRR and O-Rock 105.9.
CRB Executive Director RJ Curtis Reflects On CRS 2025
“My takeaways are that while there are a lot of platforms that people use to access Country music, radio is still in the game. We still have a major seat at the table."
Jaybeau Jones Joins 94.7 WLS-FM Chicago For Evenings
It’s a return to Chicago for Jaybeau who previously programmed Jammin Oldies WUBT and Top 40 103.5 Kiss FM WKSC.
Mix 104.1 Boston’s Steve Salhany Believes In ‘Real Local Radio’
“I've been doing this so long, and this is all about doing great local radio. I'm only as good as the people who work with me on each individual station."
Music Columns
Throw Out the Radio Rules Already And Start Innovating
What do you have to lose? You're in an industry in what seems like a perpetual tailspin.
It’s Time for News/Talk Radio to Strike While the Iron’s Hot
Every show, every segment, and every piece of imaging can be viewed as an audition for a potential new listener.
Will the Success of ‘The Will Cain Show’ on Fox News Lead Cable News to Consider a YouTube-Like Approach to Shows?
Cain's show presents something different and unique to virtually everything else in cable news. Shouldn't other channels take notice?
Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and Stations Need to Dive Head First Into Winning Topic A
If you are discussing the education subcommittee vote while your community is receiving a foot of snow, you have failed.
Does The News Industry Think Anything Makes Being a Reporter in 2025 Enticing?
The glamour of the Woodward and Bernstein days (or the Walter Cronkite days, or the Ernie Pyle days) is long gone. If you’re just starting out, no, you don’t want to be a reporter.
Podcasting
CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street
CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.
The Volume Adds ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast in First Entertainment Show on Colin Cowherd-Founded Network
“The Volume has built a community of creators and personalities that align with the New Rory & Mal brand."
Audacy EVP of Podcasts Jenna Weiss-Berman Departs to Join Amy Poehler-Led Company
Weiss-Berman is the latest executive to depart Audacy since the company emerged from its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
Former Barstool Sports CEO Erika Ayers Badan Launches Podcast with Lemonada Media
Lemonada Media will handle both distribution and ad sales for the new venture.
Fox News Contributor Raymond Arroyo to Launch Show with iHeartPodcasts
Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has announced the launch...
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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