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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."

Here’s Hoping News Talk and Sports Talk Radio Had Their Holiday Wish Lists Fulfilled

What can talk radio do in 2025 and beyond that will help the sales teams not have to start conversations with potential clients by spending the first 20 minutes defending the industry and giving the reasons why it is not yet dead?

Should Radio Be More Optimistic?

Who out there in radio is doing something new and different and can point to some success?

KDKA Brand Manager PJ Kumanchik Still Pinching Himself After Winning Marconi Award in 1st Year Leading Brand

"It's kind of surreal -- it really is -- to be a first year brand manager coming into this, and being nominated, it really is a dream come true."

Audacy Pittsburgh SVP Michael Spacciapolli: KDKA Winning Marconi Award ‘Special Moment’ in Station’s History

"I am ecstatic for our incredible staff at KDKA to be recognized by the NAB for the amazing work they are doing every day to serve Pittsburgh.”

KDKA, News Radio 92.3, David Santrella, Dan Mandis Receive 2024 Marconi Awards

News/talk stations were also well represented in other categories Tuesday evening, as several other stations and personalities took home honors.

KDKA Morning Anchor Paul Rasmussen Recovering After Suffering Heart Attack During Show

The KDKA morning news anchor added that he would return to his post in short order.

KDKA Adds Popular Pittsburgh Podcast From John Chamberlin and Rachael Rennebeck to Lineup

The show won't be utilizing its previous branding, with KDKA simply billing the window as the names of the two hosts.

How KDKA Transformed Overnights to Grow Its Future and Reach Younger Audiences

"The overwhelming feedback has been positive. It makes us local, it gives us a bench ... it makes the radio station's brand bigger and connects us in different areas."

KDKA Traffic Reporter Kathy Berggren Retires After 42 Years

"Over the years and the different people to do it, she was the best."

Pittsburgh Native Colin Dunlap Knows the Importance of Hosting Afternoons on KDKA

"It not lost on me -- even if it is with some people my age -- what that mic flag means ... There's a responsibility that when you talk into that microphone."

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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."