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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."

Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN Next Year

“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”

Mark Thompson: CNN Won’t Back Down in Trump White House Lawsuit

"No matter how many court cases, investigations, court appearances, and all the expense that that entails, we will fight this one to the end."

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

CNN CEO Mark Thompson Interested in Staying ‘If the Circumstances Are Right’

"I’m very committed to CNN and would like nothing better to lead it into this new chapter..."

CNN CEO Mark Thompson Asked to Stay Following Paramount Skydance/WBD Merger

It is believed that CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss will not have a role at CNN under the new combined company.

What CNN’s Ratings Resurgence Means for Its Digital Push

CNN went all-in on digital amid a large ratings downturn. Now that things are looking up, does that change the strategy?

Why CNN Employees Shouldn’t Rush to Judge a Paramount Deal

The idea that Trump-friendly billionaires could exert influence over coverage sets off alarms. But here’s the thing: CNN has already undergone massive change.

CNN CEO Mark Thompson to Employees After Paramount Deal: ‘I’d Suggest That You Don’t Jump to Conclusions About the Future’

"Let’s continue to focus on delivering the best possible journalism to the millions of people who rely on us all around the world."

CNN Getting Into Live Event Space With New ‘Global Perspectives’ Series

“Global Perspectives is designed to gather those shaping change, facilitating smart, meaningful conversations with CNN’s outstanding journalists to deepen our audiences’ understanding of an evolving world.”

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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."