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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."

Why SuperTalk 99.7 WTN’s Dan Mandis and Matt Murphy Climbed 36 Flights for Charity

"Some people may disagree with some of the things we say as talk show hosts, but the one thing I believe we can all agree on is helping our local community. And I think that's what we aim to do."

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN, Matt Murphy Delivered Broadcast Excellence on Dolly Parton’s Passing

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 47 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows category."

News/Talk Radio Coverage of the Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump Feud Exposes the Format’s Major Flaw

This is the juiciest red meat imaginable dangling off the entertainment bone for news/talk radio hosts. And many didn't jump on it like they were starving.

After Cory Booker Makes History, Here’s How Long News/Talk Radio Hosts Think They Could Stay On-Air

"I'll never forget my boss asking me 'So how long do you think you could just, you know, talk?'"

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Mid Market News/Talk Radio Midday Shows

"46 mid market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Matt Murphy Always Had His Eyes on Afternoon Drive at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN

"It's the culmination of what I came here to do. The opportunities that are in front of us now are limitless."

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN Moves Matt Murphy to Afternoons, Adds Chad Benson After Retirement of Brian Wilson

"To be offered the opportunity to entertain and inform listeners in the same chair as greats like Phil Valentine and Brian Wilson is an absolute dream come true."

Dan Mandis: Most People Don’t Live in ‘Hyper-Political Bubble’ Like News/Talk Radio Hosts

"I don't know what it's like to be able to sit around and just kind of passively consume the news."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2023

"A total of 53 mid market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Midday News/Talk Shows category."

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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."