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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Afternoon Shows

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Midday Shows

"A total of 59 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Midday Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Morning Shows

"A total of 46 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Morning Shows category."

Cumulus Media Brings Back Cody Welling as Regional VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Flint/Saginaw

Cumulus Media announced today that Cody Welling is their new Regional Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Flint/Saginaw. Welling is making a return to Cumulus...

Bobby Carpenter: ESPN ‘College GameDay’ is ‘Fun Again’

"'GameDay' is fun – it is fun again."

Mike Ricordati: Kirk Herbstreit ‘Makes His Living Talking Down to You’

"He has disdain for fanbases like ours – he really does – and you can hear it when he talks, and then he plays the victim card."

Lucy Rohden, Stephanie Otey Reflect on Ohio State-Michigan Postgame Fight, Use of Pepper Spray

"It was crazy, and then another Michigan player walks up and he’s sobbing uncontrollably."

Eavesdropping: Rothman & Ice, 97.1 The Fan

On the surface, Anthony Rothman and Matty 'Ice' Hayes from 97.1 The Fan in Columbus shouldn't have chemistry. They grew up in different eras,...

Anthony Rothman Signs Multi-Year Extension to Remain on 97.1 The Fan Midday Show ‘Rothman and Ice’

97.1 The Fan in Columbus has announced a multi-year extension that will keep Anthony Rothman at the station. Anthony co-hosts Rothman and Ice in...

Sports Radio Programmers Advise on ‘The Week About Nothing’

"Just because 'you' talked about it before doesn’t mean 'they' heard it."

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."