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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."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 39 brands were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 32 PDs were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 34 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 42 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Paul Allen Returns to KFAN Following Controversial Comments

"I just wanted to reiterate my sincerest apologies for my comment I made a couple of Fridays ago/”

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 30 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Major Market Morning Shows category."

Sports Radio’s Political Humor Guardrails Should Encourage Accountability, Not Overreaction

"When accountability turns into overcorrection, the industry risks teaching its voices to say less, not better. In a medium built on personality, honesty, and connection, that may be the biggest mistake of all."

Paul Allen Apologizes for Controversial Paid Protesters Comment on KFAN

"I made a comment on air Friday about protesters and the weather that was insensitive and poorly timed. And I’m sorry."

Meet The Leaders: Bill Wilson, CEO, Townsquare Media

"We love broadcast radio. We would not have the success we have in digital without the power, connection, and companionship of local radio. We don’t view radio as the growth engine, but as a core part of our DNA and offering. It’s highly differentiated and high impact for both audiences and clients"

How ‘The Power Trip’ on KFAN Grew From Failure To Dominate the Twin Cities

"One of the things that we've done—as we learned early on—is if you're not an expert about something, don't pretend to be"

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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."