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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."

As Advertisers Chase Video Podcasts, Radio’s Best Bet Is Still Local

The medium needs to get in the face of advertisers. But the venues may be wrong.

A Message to the Advertising Industry, New Sports Editor, AI Ashley, and the 2025 BNM Summit

"This is simply a call on others in the advertising world to take a second look, and consider spending a few hours learning and connecting with others who can help improve their client's businesses."

Rejections in Sales: Embrace the ‘No’ to Get to ‘Yes’

Rejection is part of sales, but how you handle it defines your success. Embrace the "no," learn from it, stay resilient, and turn setbacks into opportunities.

Media Executives Gain By Getting Out of Their Comfort Zones

"By escaping my comfort zone, I was able to gain insights to be more effective helping my clients, our readers, and my business."

When it Comes to Closing the Deal, Some in Media Sales Don’t Even Deserve a Set of Steak Knives

The client should have seen the value in what you presented, and you would hope they were so blown away by the time and effort you put into helping solve their business' problems that they feel like they aren't just investing in marketing their business, but that that also comes with your expertise as a big part of the 'added value'.

If Salespeople Do a Great Client Needs Analysis, They Have All the Answers They Need

Welcome into the sales meeting this week, where our topic will be the third step in the sales process. You did your homework and...

Why Gordon Borrell Believes 2024 Was an On-Ramp for Local Advertisers Heading Into 2025

"I think 2024 was a big setup for what may be a banner year for advertising, at least on the local side and I'm sure the national as well."

Radio Salespeople Can Make Themselves Invaluable by Embracing Change and Being True Consultants

The shift of advertising dollars to digital platforms, audience fragmentation, and the increased use of streaming have reshaped our world.

Sales Meeting: History is the Best Predictor of the Future

It's go, go, go and then it's no, no, no, call me after the first of the year.

Radio Station Promotions Should Have an Advertising Sales Booth

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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."