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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."

Countdown To CRS 2025: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

“The first time I went to CRS was as a music director, and for years and years, I was MD/APD. So, at the core, CRS is a wonderful chance for me to get exposed to new music and new artists and who the labels are rolling out."

Countdown to CRS 2025: Karen West, 97.3 The Eagle

"What I look forward to at CRS is always meeting the new artists and getting to know them before they blow up—getting to hear some of the new music they will offer us."

Media Executives Gain By Getting Out of Their Comfort Zones

"By escaping my comfort zone, I was able to gain insights to be more effective helping my clients, our readers, and my business."

Stories and Ideas Generated While Driving Rideshare

The average shareable story-find is one per week. However, last Thursday night, there was a hat trick, and I will share all three experiences in the order they happened.

Countdown To CRS 2025: Mike Moore, 101-Five Atlanta

“I wouldn't have enjoyed the success that I have and got to do the things that I have done over the course of my career had it not been frankly for CRS.”

Countdown To CRS: John Willyard, John Willyard Productions

“I remember keynote people that really blew me away. Terry Bradshaw comes to mind. He was one of the finest keynote speakers we ever had. Coach Lou Holtz."

Countdown To CRS: 2025 Tim Roberts, Audacy Country Format Captain And 99.5 WYCD Detroit Program Director

“I’ve been on record before, and I'll say it again. I really credit a lot of my career success to CRS. When I first came there in the prehistoric times of the 1980s, I really was just blown away by the level of expertise, commitment, and smart people.”

Advice For Making The Most Of Your CRS Experience

The agenda is set; you’ll need a roadmap to maximize your time. Despite the robust agenda, seminars are mostly about networking.

Countdown To CRS 2025: Jim Murphy, Director Of Programming Music Choice

"I want to have that opportunity to learn new things and hear how other people are doing what they do in their market."

Reflecting On The Barrett Media Top 20 Series

"I started the Top 20 series to celebrate the radio business. We do it to show respect to many who are doing outstanding work, but don't always receive the recognition they've earned."

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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."