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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."

Rick Dayton Departs KDKA Amid Audacy Layoffs

In a statement, Audacy said the layoffs were a necessary step in its reorganization after a pre-packaged bankruptcy filing earlier this year.

KDKA Names PJ Kumanchik Brand Manager

"The trust he has built within our organization and with listeners and partners makes him a great fit to steward this iconic brand into the future as we grow on many levels.”

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Knew the Time Was Right to Ride Off Into the Sunset

"I have my health and there's not much else I can accomplish in this business. All my dreams have come true."

Can Radio Still Garner Enough Interest to Craft a ‘Farm Team’ in 2024?

Talk to anyone in the industry and ask about young people using broadcast radio, even if they can stream it.  Do we compete well with Spotify, podcasts, and satellite?

KDKA Reporter Shelby Cassese to Depart

"While news has offered so many opportunities for growth, my heart has always been in sports journalism and it's time to fully focus on that path."

KDKA Morning Host Marty Griffin Gives Update After Health Scare

"12 on a scale of 1-10 pain. Couldn't move, couldn't talk, couldn't swallow."

KDKA Launching Overnight Show Hosted by Pitt Students

The program will air from 1-5 AM on weekdays, with the nationally syndicated Red Eye Radio remaining in the timeslot on weekends.

KDKA, KYW, 1210 WPHT Score Several 2024 Pennsylvania Association of Broadcaster Awards

In total, Audacy stations in the state won 15 awards.

KDKA Brand Manager Dave LaBrozzi Announces Retirement

"If I worked with you, I hope you can say that I gave you my best and that I helped you succeed."

Dave LaBrozzi Knows Local News Still Matters at KDKA

“Our number one attribute is that we are a news station and must deliver that product. We have a professional and seasoned news team…”

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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."