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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."

Lisa Dent Sets Return Date to WGN Radio Following Medical Absence

"I can't wait to get back behind the mic and do what I love most."

AM 860 The Answer Moving to 1640 in Portland

Both 860 AM and 1640 AM will continue to air the same programming from April 1st through April 17th. Beginning on April 18th, the station will be heard exclusively on 1640 AM.

Stop Blaming Cumulus Media — Wall Street Made This Mess

The future of radio is in our hands. We didn't create this predicament, but we do have the opportunity to build that future.

Why 55KRC Morning Host Brian Thomas Didn’t Listen to His Dad and Got Into Radio

"He lived through the heyday when it used to be fun to work for a radio station. The 50s, the 60s, the 70s — and then along came corporate ownership, politically correct rules, and the whole nature of the industry changed. He'd had it up to his eyeballs by the time he retired, and I think that was his problem."

Sid Rosenberg: ‘I May Sue’ TMZ, New York Times for Linking Me to Attack Outside Gracie Mansion

"At the very least, The New York Times, TMZ, that stupid City and State owe me an apology. If not, I may sue 'em."

New 710 WOR Morning Host Curtis Sliwa: Joining iHeartMedia New York Like Being at the Radio Hall of Fame

"Who lets me in this morning? Jim Kerr, 52 years, a legend at WAXQ, who remembers me from back in the 70’s interviewing when I started the Guardian Angels.”

Two Important Reminders Courtesy of Barrett Media’s Top 20 Series

"There are two things I want to remind you of that are important but far too often pushed aside."

AM 1450 KMMS Host Aaron Flint Announces Congressional Bid

Flint received the endorsement of President Donald Trump after announcing his bid.

March Madness Meets Midterms: How News/Talk Can Steal Sports Radio’s Playbook

​How can we take advantage in news/talk with content and/or listener-engaging events that can engage beyond the die-hard political base? Think about how sports are able to hyper-engage their audience and grab the casual sports fans.

Why Curtis Sliwa is Prepared to Go Head-to-Head with Sid Rosenberg on New 710 WOR Morning Show

"Without guardrails, the guy is ready to implode at any moment. He's had a history of this and he just can't help himself."

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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."