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Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Industry Standard 78: Scott Ackerson

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

Barry Katz

Comedy

4.8946 Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2015

⏱️ 134 minutes

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Summary

SCOTT ACKERSON is a 13-time Emmy Award-winning Executive Vice President of Studio Production at fox sports, overseeing the network’s news coverage. previously HE was the Coordinating Producer of “FOX NFL SUNDAY,” and was in charge of all studio programming for the networks and entities within FOX Sports since 2011. In 2012, Ackerson served as interim president of cable channel SPEED while still overseeing FOX’S studio production. HE joined FOX Sports in 1994, leading “FOX NFL SUNDAY” to its 17-year run as America’s most-watched NFL pregame show. Under his direction, the network’s signature studio program won four Emmy Awards for Outstanding Studio Show and became a cultural phenomenon watched by millions nationwide every Sunday. His keen eye for talent has LAUNCHED the sports TV careers of Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Jimmy Kimmel, Jillian Reynolds and Frank Caliendo. Before joining FOX Sports prior to its first NFL season in 1994, Ackerson honed his craft from 1987 through mid-1994 at ESPN during the hey day of Sportscenter. He has worked on numerous big events such as the World Series, Super Bowl, The MLB All-Star Game, and the Historic 2002 9/11 Superbowl Special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/industry-standard-w-barry-katz/support

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0:00.0

Hey everybody I just want to take a moment to talk about a new thing I'm doing.

0:04.0

Over the years many of you reached out to me telling me how much you love the podcast,

0:09.0

but also wish there were more personalized takeaways and more in-depth interactions with our guests

0:15.2

to hear what they think about comedy.

0:17.2

This is why I'm now launching my new digital academy, Blueprint for Success.

0:23.1

With exclusive interviews and comedy philosophies of stars and industry veterans, personalized

0:28.2

versions of the Industry Standard Podcast, commercial-free, and one-on-one coaching time with me.

0:35.0

Blueprint for Success will give you the powerful tools that will take you up the elevator

0:40.0

beyond the competition and reach the highest possible levels to achieve your dreams.

0:46.6

Whether it be stand-up sketch, improv, acting, writing, producing, directing, hosting, radio podcasting, social media influencing, or even if you want a career

0:56.8

behind the scenes as a manager or an agent.

1:00.3

Now I'm here to help, personally.

1:03.0

We'll go on an express train of comedy

1:06.0

and entertainment like nobody else has before.

1:09.0

You can find out more about Blueprint for Success

1:12.0

and the comedy business on my website at Barrycats.com.

1:16.5

Together will take your career where you want it to go.

1:28.0

You are about to listen to an original episode of Industry Standard with Barry Katz. If you'd like more info on our schedule of upcoming shows which will be available for download every Monday or how to

1:34.2

reach Barry through Twitter, Facebook or email go to Barry Cats.com. After you finish

1:39.5

the podcast, please take a moment to subscribe to it. Leave a comment and rate it, even if you think it sucks.

1:45.0

Thank you for your support and enjoy the show. I'm free.

2:03.0

free.

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