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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."

Angiolet, Borod, Craig & Sottolano Added To 2022 BSM Summit

"If you're planning to attend, please buy your tickets as soon as possible. We have limited room and it's first come, first serve."

Chris Canty Is A Better Version Of Himself On Air

"To be part of a group where everybody is obsessed with making the show sound as good as it can sound, I think it’s an important thing.”

KNBR Program Director Jeremiah Crowe To Exit in Mid-July

"KNBR program director Jeremiah Crowe informed his staff on Monday that he'll be leaving the station in mid-July. Crowe and his family are moving to Las Vegas."

Meet The Market Managers – Tim McCarthy, 98.7 ESPN NY & ESPN LA 710

"When you work for a great company like ESPN, there are benefits and things you have to adapt to. I'd say the benefits far outweigh the other things that some may have an issue with."

Carton & Roberts Score Their First Afternoon Drive Ratings Win on WFAN

"'Carton & Roberts' finished 3rd overall with Men 25-54 with a 5.3 share, holding off 'The Michael Kay Show', which finished 4th with a 4.8."

Meet The Market Managers: John Kijowski, Hubbard Radio St. Louis

"I believe confidence comes from competence. You have to be competent over years. Then it's the ability to communicate tough decisions honestly and transparently and say that you've looked at it from all angles and you didn't do it by yourself."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2020

"As decided by 51 radio executives and program directors, here are the results of Barrett Sports Media's Top 20 National Sports Radio Shows of 2020."

Twelve Likes, Observations and Beliefs About Sports Media in 2020 and Beyond

“There were so many examples of great content, touching stories, head scratching decisions, and personality rants, but I’m going to focus on twelve things I liked, observed and remain bullish on heading into 2021.”

Sports, Diversity & Multi-Platform Focus Will Shape ESPN Radio’s Future

“Nobody makes decisions in a vacuum. It’s a matter of understanding the markets, analyzing the research, reviewing the ratings, and placing a focus on the importance of cross platform content creators.”

BSM Podcast – Season 5 – Episode 2 – Mike Greenberg, ESPN Radio

"Mike Greenberg chats with Jason Barrett about his new radio show 'Greeny' which debuts on ESPN Radio on Monday August 17th."

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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."