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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."

95.9 The Fox Southport, CT Flips To News Talk Simulcast

In the week leading up to and through Labor Day, WFOX aired a "History of Alternative Rock" feature.

Local Daily Media Acquires Two Stations From Connoisseur Media

Local Daily Media has agreed to purchase Country WFRE (99.9 Free Country) and News/Talk 930 WFMD/Fredrick, MD. from Connoisseur Media.

Kelly Ford Grabs PM Drive at 103.1 The Wolf/Long Island

, "I'm beyond thrilled to return to the NY market at 103.1 The Wolf. I know first-hand that Long Island Country listeners have a passion for the genre that is unmatched anywhere in the country.”

Radio Groups Asking FCC For Ownership Deregulation

“No radio station in any market has more than 1% of the local advertising market share – while Google, Facebook, and Amazon divide more than half of that local revenue and provide no local service.”

8 Radio Companies Ask FCC To Eliminate Ownership Caps

"The executives collectively urge the FCC to remove the antiquated regulatory barriers hindering radio's ability to compete in the modern market."

Saga Communications Rebuffs Unsolicited Takeover Offer

The first offer, according to Saga, was a "cash buyout in the range of $30-$33 per share for all outstanding shares of Saga common stock".

Report: Cumulus Media Rejects Second Offer From Jeff Warshaw

In May, Warshaw sought to buy the company for $1.5 billion but that attempt was rebuffed by the company’s board.

Cumulus Media Rejects Jeff Warshaw’s Offer

"Berner said Cumulus remains open to any other offers that may "drive superior shareholder value.""

Zach Gelb Hired by Fox Sports 920 The Jersey

For the past few years, Zach Gelb has gained invaluable broadcasting experience. He's served as the radio voice of the Temple Owls football and...

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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."