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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."

Can News/Talk Radio Create Its Own Version of the All Christmas Music Format Flip?

Some people love all Christmas all the time. Others despise it. That's not any different for regular news/talk radio programming, though.

How Radio Can Begin Planning for a Successful Start to 2026

"New Year success belongs to brands that plan for it now"

Why We Can’t Quit Christmas Music

"The secret to Christmas music’s power is simple: it creates true inner joy."

Why Christmas Music Is Radio’s Biggest Marketing Gift of the Year

"If there ever was a time to add units, this is it."

Counter-Programming the All-Christmas Music Station

"There is little you can do. Or is there?"

Why All-Christmas Radio Formats Still Deliver Huge Ratings Every Holiday Season

"If I have a basic Christmas playlist guiding principle, it’s putting the listeners’ interests ahead of my own."

The All-Christmas Flip Timing Is Key for AC Radio Success

"Boxcar-type numbers follow stations when they flip the All-Christmas switch. Nearly every Adult Contemporary brand has adopted the All-Christmas banner"

The Pulse: Christmas Music Listening Down, Community Connections, And Radio Industry Happenings

Day One of Nielsen PPM Markets arrived on December 23. If those trends indicate things to come, and they typically do, it will be a win for stations that went all Christmas.

Christmas Music Comes To 104.1 ‘The Fish’ Portland And KEZ Phoenix

This year especially, we’ve heard from listeners they need the comfort of Christmas music.

How About a Halloween Spooky Format Flip

It’s easy to say there is not an equivalence with Christmas music, but there are about 20 that test as superpowers and then lots of alternate versions and filler; Halloween is no different.

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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."