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LONGFORM // Con Michele Salomone: 50 anni di radiocronache per un totem del giornalismo sportivo pugliese

·9 min

The episode begins with an advertisement targeting accredited investors about RK Zero Proof, a brand in the growing non-alcoholic spirits category. Host Michele De Vitis then introduces the show, noting Lecce's recent loss to Atalanta. The main segment is an interview with Michele Salomone, a Puglian sports journalist marking 50 years of radio commentary. Salomone shares that he is personally well despite the struggles of local teams Lecce and Bari. He describes a busy March, including the release of a book about Igor Protti and a documentary film on Protti's life. Salomone is involved in a theater project with a university professor who uses literary figures like Dante and Pasolini to analyze his football stories. He explains that football has changed dramatically over the decades, becoming faster and more tactical, making commentary more challenging. Salomone notes that technology has evolved, but he still uses telephone lines for broadcasts, similar to when he started. He discusses the impact of social media, revealing that a colleague set up his Facebook page in 2009, and he now has 57,000 followers. Salomone emphasizes the importance of engaging with his audience, considering them his true wealth. The episode includes additional advertisements for CroyHealth and Arizona State University online degrees.

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