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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."

WME Hires Two New Agents to Strengthen Contemporary Music Division

"Together, they strengthen WME's footprint in both live touring and developing talent markets."

CMA and Disney Extend Partnership Through 2032, Adding Disney+ Streaming

"Extending our collaboration with Disney and expanding the show to livestream on Disney+ marks an exciting next step for CMA, allowing us to reach new audiences while continuing our role in elevating and shaping the genre."

Why Top 40 Radio Needs to Look at the Man in the Mirror

"A funny thing happened on the way to the Michael movie. The Top 40 audience forgot to agree with your radio station."

The Industry According To: Michael Starr, Glassnote Records

"How many of today's artists and hits from this decade will still be in core libraries with steady touring careers 2 decades from now?"

Radio Should Be Asking the Same Question EDM Already Answered

The question for every programmer, PD, and market manager right now is simple: are we giving people something worth connecting to?

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Finally Steps Into the Spotlight as Solo Act

"MCA passed away in 2012, effectively ending the Beastie Boys as a performing unit."

Sony Music Reports Record Profits Driven by Streaming Growth

"Streaming remains the engine driving Sony's growth. Full-year recorded music streaming revenue grew 9%"

Az Cohen and Believe Launch AZTEC, a New Artist-First Record Label

"In an industry that's become increasingly about quick wins and short-term virality, we are artists, engineers, planners and warriors with a singular focus: building empires with our artists and partners."

Country Radio’s Cheat Code: Key Takeaways From Techsurvey 2026

"It completely removes the boardroom guesswork, where people who haven't been to a tailgate in a decade try to predict the future, and asks the audience exactly what they want."

Sony Music Pursues Multibillion-Dollar Recognition Music Takeover

"The deal would primarily transfer publishing rights for iconic artists — including Justin Bieber, Neil Young, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers."

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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."