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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."

Bobby Carpenter on Big Ten NBC Deal: ‘Malfeasance Doesn’t Even do it Justice’

"Why they're losing money is because they basically sold the Big Ten Championship Game twice - sold to Fox and they sold it to NBC." 

Mike Ricordati Signs Contract Extension at 97.1 The Fan

"Every time I told myself I was finished, I couldn’t shake this sense of abandonment. With Todd leaving, I couldn’t walk out the door too.”

Sports Radio’s Winter Book Ratings Recap (Mid Markets)

The winter ratings book has come to a close. This is one of the most divisive books of the year. Some programmers put less...

Meet the Market Managers: Todd Markiewicz, Tegna Inc. Columbus

"I love this industry. It's all I've ever done my entire career and I've done it at a variety of places around the country. It's been very good to me and my family, and I love it. I'm passionate about radio."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2022

"A total of 63 sports stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2022

"A total of 67 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2022

"A total of 47 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows category."

Sports Radio’s Fall Book Ratings Recap (Mid Markets)

"Thank you to all the stations that participated and shared their stories with us."

WBNS Celebrating 100 Years On-Air

"100 years of doing anything well is impressive. Through our broadcasting, we’ve become part of the fabric of our community."

Austin Ward Joins 97.1 The Fan in Columbus

Ward officially joins the station on what was a particularly explosive college football news day. Especially in Big Ten country.

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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."