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Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."

Boomer Esiason Credits Teammates, WFAN Leadership for Radio Hall of Fame Selection

"I never thought my wildest 19 years ago when I started here, that was going to be part of this whole thing."

SiriusXM Adding Show Hosted by John Kasich to P.O.T.U.S.

"This show is about slowing things down, having honest conversations, and creating a place where people can reflect, find clarity, and focus on what still unites us in a noisy world.”

Jeff Rickard Named Sports Format Captain at Radio One

Jeff Rickard has earned a promotion. WFNZ's program director and midday host has been named Sports Format Captain at Radio One. The role includes...

Iconic Caller ‘Mark From Gastonia’ Needs Help and WFNZ Is Stepping Up

"We have created a WFNZ community. Yeah, we might argue about sports takes most days, but when a member of our radio family is suffering, you are there for them."

Jeff Rickard Understands The Benefits of Attending the BSM Summit

“Over the past five or six years, the industry has been growing up a lot.”

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Program Directors of 2023

“A total of 45 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Program Directors category.”

Is Elon Musk Doing This Right? Programmers Evaluate The Twitter Rebrand

"Maybe no one can understand why this rebrand is a necessity for Twitter, but if anyone can spot problems and share experiences that are valuable at this moment, it is these guys."

Rachel Nichols and Baron Davis Headline Final Speaker Announcements For the 2023 BSM Summit

"I'm sure Baron and Rachel will have all eyes and ears focused on them when they take the stage together next Tuesday at 2:45pm PT."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2022

"A total of 52 programmers were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Jason Barrett Podcast: Jeff Rickard, WFNZ

From dealing with controversial talent to making an impact in a new market, Jeff Rickard shares the lessons he has learned over a lifetime...

WFNZ Adds Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl to Weekday Lineup

"I’m looking forward to hearing their hometown takes on all things Charlotte Sports.  I can’t wait for our listeners to learn more about them and enjoy the upcoming ride.”

Jeff Rickard Named Program Director of WFNZ in Charlotte

"After our first conversation I knew Jeff was the one to take us to the next level."

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Vox Media Split Into 2 Companies After James Murdoch Purchase

"Each company will be better positioned to grow within a focused portfolio of complementary businesses."

Boomer Esiason Credits Teammates, WFAN Leadership for Radio Hall of Fame Selection

"I never thought my wildest 19 years ago when I started here, that was going to be part of this whole thing."

SiriusXM Adding Show Hosted by John Kasich to P.O.T.U.S.

"This show is about slowing things down, having honest conversations, and creating a place where people can reflect, find clarity, and focus on what still unites us in a noisy world.”

NFL VP of Broadcast: Streaming Agreements Are Long Term Decisions, Not Money Grabs

"These are all 10-20-30 year decisions. I don't think anybody's just grabbing the money and running."