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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."

Why Radio Hosts Can’t Ever Turn Down An Opportunity for Cross Promotion

In an era when radio companies aren't spending big money on billboards or, honestly, any other cross-promotional media opportunities, it is on the station and the talent to find those opportunities themselves.

Dave Portnoy: I Don’t Want Barstool Sports Employees to Appear on ESPN

"If we had a conversation offline and I told you why I get mad about it, you wouldn't go on anymore. I can't do it online."

Pat McAfee Needs To Return To What Made Him Special

“Not that long ago, I was one of McAfee’s loudest champions on this website. But I have to admit, over the last few weeks, I have lost a lot of respect for Pat McAfee.”

Dave Portnoy Promises Better Editorial Oversight At Barstool Sports

"I thought it was clearly a fake story. I thought we were better than that.”

Barstool Sports Attains 29 Billion Cross-Platform Video Views in Q1

During Super Bowl Week as a whole, Barstool Sports collected 487 million cross-platform video views and 23.6 million cross-platform engagements.

What Sports Radio Can Learn From Jon Gruden

"It continues to baffle me how hard it is for sports radio stations to figure out that the best form of advertising your brand is through your listeners."

Barstool Sports, Rumble Do Not Reach Extension On Streaming Agreement

“We are not a part of Rumble anymore, by the way,”

Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Pops Champagne Following Dan Bernstein Exit

"Bernstein, you got a champagne bottle. When that happens, it’s only a matter of time.”

Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Attacks Dan Le Batard for Jon Gruden Comments

Never one to shy away from conflict, Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy is defending one of his own from another pirate ship captain for...

The Timing of Media Layoffs

"The company and leadership team has failed if bad news is being delivered to employees the week prior to Christmas."

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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."