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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."

Should Streaming Impact Radio Airplay on Classic Rock/Hits Stations?

"Seven Classic Rock songs are secretly dominating streaming in 2026."

What Radio Can Learn From the Global Journey of Brian Thomas’ Success

"Reinvention in our business is far from a detour. Instead, we should treat reinvention as part of our ongoing professional growth."

Classic Hits Music: The Year in Review

"It’s subtle but if you squint at the data just right you can see a new decade slowly infiltrating the format."

What AI Thinks About Classic Rock, Classic Hits, and Adult Hits Listeners

My suggestion is to start by asking AI for detailed breakdowns on the person who listens to your station. Then see how it compares with the perceptions of the airstaff.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Krash Kelly,103.5 BOB-FM Austin

“We’re a hit-driven, adult hits radio station. We have a smattering of contemporary music. "

Radio in the Age of TikTok: Why Quick, Clear Openings Win More Listeners in Hot AC

In the battle for attention, brevity is power. Say it quickly, say it clearly, and say it in a way that makes the listener want more.

BOB-FM’s Howard Kroeger: ‘We Regulate Creativity’

After doing this for 23 years, he says one of the secrets his team has learned is how to “regulate creativity,” putting their writing onto a schedule.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Robby Bridges 107.1/99.7 The Boss

“We think of ourselves as a major radio station and don't worry about what New York is doing. You've got to have a product that stands up to some of the biggest brands in their formats in the world, whether it's CBS FM, Z100, or Q1043.”

How Race Taylor Became a Mainstay on WCBS-FM and New York City Radio

“The common theme for all of it is a focus on the music and an engagement with the audience."

Meet The Music Directors: Ray Collier KSHE 95 St. Louis

“It feels like a lot on your shoulders sometimes, because I grew up with this station. It was my radio station, and now I'm the one putting it together."

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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."