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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."

KFI AM 640 Announces Upcoming Weekday Lineup Changes Featuring John Kobylt, Tim Conway Jr., Chris Merrill and Michael Monks

"KFI's new weekday lineup hits the Los Angeles airwaves starting February 17th."

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts and PDs Can’t Afford to Ignore How Listeners Actually Live

We all fantasize that our audience is totally glued into every moment on the radio. I wish that was true. It isn’t.

KTAR News 92.3 Host Chris Merrill Exits, Leading to Lineup Shuffle

Chris Merrill is departing 92.3 KTAR for what he labeled as a "once in a lifetime opportunity."

Why Super Bowl Week Is a Win for News/Talk Radio

When you don’t have to spend every segment beating to death a game that has been overanalyzed by every media outlet in America, there’s a freedom — and a chance to grow your audience — that comes along with it.

How KIRO Newsradio 97.3 Capitalized on the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Run

"As more people get interested, it becomes a larger and larger news story, that kind of transcends a strictly sports story."

Megyn Kelly: No One Called Me Sexist When I Said Kaitlan Collins Needs to Smile More

"I literally said the same thing about Kaitlan Collins a year ago on my show."

Can News/Talk Radio Create a Super Bowl Media Row in Non-Election Years?

There are revenue and relevancy opportunities at stake. But getting everyone to pull in the same direction feels easier said than done.

KDKA Host Chris Moore Retiring After More Than 30 Years

“Having our meaningful discussions about world and local issues, as well as more mundane issues with you has been one of the highlights of my career.”

Success of 77 WABC Should Be a Wakeup Call to Other News/Talk Radio Brands

The New York news/talk station isn't "all conservative, all the time." And it's led to a massive rejuvenation.

Rob Kendall Exits 93 WIBC After Missing Time Due to Contract Dispute

"Rob Kendall is no longer with the company ... We wish him well in his future endeavors."

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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."