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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."

Pat Still Announces Upcoming Retirement From Radio April 17

"It’s been a long, wonderful ride here at KNCI."

Meet The Music Directors: Sonia Jimenez 105.1 KNCI Sacramento

"I come from Rhythm and Pop. I love the format so much. It's refreshing to me. I wish I had done it many years earlier.”

105.1 KNCI Sacramento’s Country in the Park Draws 38,000

New Country 105.1 KNCI Sacramento celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Country in the Park Music Festival this past weekend.

Tom Mailey Is Retiring At New Country 105.1 Sacramento

Mailey has been part of the “Pat, Tom & Cody” since 1992.

Tips On Show Prep And Creating Great Local Content

“Are you asking yourself (and your team members), what can we do to build a personal connection with our audience? How can we get them to relate to us and be entertained at the same time? " - Chad Rufer

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2024

"66 Country radio program directors received votes on ballots turned in by our voters. 19 earned at least one 1st place vote"

What Are Music Radio’s Biggest Wishes For 2025

With 2025 looming, I ask some radio industry leaders about their biggest wishes for the coming year.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Chad Rufer, Mix 96, Sacramento

It's certainly not brain surgery to see that one sits on the top end of adults 25-54 and one sits on the bottom end of adults 25-54, kind of protecting each other.

Sactown Sports Expands Local Lineup With The Addition of ‘Deuce & Mo’ in Middays

"Being able to bring their brand to Sactown Sports as we extend our live sports coverage from 6am to 6pm every day is very exciting."

Brian Gebhardt to Serve as Program Director of Sactown Sports 1140

"Learning under skilled leaders such as Terry Foxx, Sean Thompson, Reggie Rouse, and Mike Conti helped prepare Gebhardt for the next step."

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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."