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The Pat McAfee Show Field Pass AltCast Coming To Super Bowl LXI

"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."

Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

99.9 The Fan Announces Multi-Year Extension With Carolina Hurricanes

"We’re tremendously appreciative of our relationship with the Hurricanes and honored to continue serving this incredibly passionate fanbase."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 48 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Sports Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market Program Directors

"A total of 47 program directors were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category."

Adam Gold’s Career Took Off Once He Arrived in Raleigh

"I make fun of everything. I make fun of myself before I make fun of anybody else. I’m just trying to do an entertaining show.”

99.9 The Fan Picks Tim Donnelly For Afternoon Drive

"Donnelly comes to the Triangle from Virginia Beach."

Joe Ovies, Joe Giglio Launch Podcast Company Following 99.9 The Fan Exit

"We’re going to try to do what we’ve been doing, only on our own."

Is Sports Radio Giving Up on Mid Markets?

Sports radio is at a crossroads. If you work in the format, you probably feel that no matter where you are. If you are...

NC Governor Comments On Firing of Joe Ovies, Joe Giglio

“He took to Twitter to wish Ovies and Giglio well and thank them for the entertainment their show provided.”

Joe Ovies, Joe Giglio Out at 99.9 The Fan

"@giglio_OG and I did some really great stuff in just over 3 years of the show. Thanks for making us part of your routines."

Joe Ovies: Radio Should be Spending More Time on Reddit, YouTube Than Twitter

“There isn’t a better platform to get local flavor of a sporting event in real-time. Twitter is useless in promoting the show though.”

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”