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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."

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt: Our Work is ‘Futile’ If We Have to Worry About Government Retribution

"The First Amendment makes clear that broadcasters — not the government — bear the responsibility for editorial decisions."

Why the Suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Says More About Media Economics Than Politics

The public’s taste has changed (TikTok!), the distribution channels have changed, and marketing has changed.

Bill Simmons Believes Jimmy Kimmel Doesn’t Need ABC, Has Been Censored

"The threat of Trump administration retaliation loomed. And that’s why this isn’t cancel culture. This is censorship"

Can ABC Replace Jimmy Kimmel With a Host Who Unites Viewers?

This person may not even be in the traditional comedy space right now. But it’s their only chance at long-term success.

Reactions to Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Disingenuous, Ignorant, Or Worse

When those conservative political commentators stated that free speech was under attack in the wake of Kirk's abhorrent murder. They were right. It is under attack. And we need to defend it at every turn.

Stephen A. Smith Reacts To Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

"You don't think I noticed how our First Amendment rights are being trampled on?"

News Media Reacts to ABC Pulling Jimmy Kimmel in Wake of Charlie Kirk Comments

After the news of Kimmel's suspension was announced, many took to social media to champion the move. Others, meanwhile, argued that it's another authoritarian step made by the Trump administration.

ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel ‘Indefinitely’ For Charlie Kirk Comments

"ABC took action after its largest affiliate owner, Nexstar Media Group, dropped Kimmel's show from all 32 of its ABC stations."

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Threatens Action Against Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, and Disney

“We can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel, or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

ESPN Shares Record-Breaking WNBA Viewership Figures Ahead of Playoffs

"The network aired 25 regular season contests this year, averaging 1.3 million viewers per game. That figure represents a six percent increase over last season"

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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."