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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."

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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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."