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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."

FOX Sports Taught Every Radio Station A Lesson During Super Bowl LIX

If FOX didn't make everything for sale when the price tag was $8 million, your radio station doesn't have to, either.

Being a News/Talk Radio Star Comes With a Cost

Every radio personality has a deep-seated insecurity about their show and performance. This is very natural.

The Mundane Local News People Really Care About (And Where to Find It)

How do you define local news? More to the point, how does the rest of the public define local news? I don’t propose that we...

With Data Showing Health of News/Talk Radio, What Are You Doing to Sustain It?

The best performers in any industry will use the old adage, “Just give me a shot.” The audience, based on these numbers, is doing that. What are you doing with that shot?

Why Spotify Should Be Near the Top of the News/Talk Radio Priority List in 2025

Everyone knows the news/talk radio format needs to do something -- anything -- to attract younger audiences. It's time to actually do something about it.

News/Talk Radio Sees Surge During 2024 4th Quarter, New Nielsen and Edison Research Data Shows

Streaming proved to be a strong avenue for AM/FM radio brands during the final quarter of 2024.

A Refresher on How to Cover Donald Trump for News/Talk Radio Stations

Trump wants you to be discussing him constantly. It is a brilliant strategy and his understanding of this is unparalleled. But don’t be a sucker.

Live Talk Radio Has Never Been More Important Than Now

If your audience expects you to be talking about the news, and you’re not, the listeners will learn that they won’t always get what they come to you to get.

News/Talk Radio Needs to Re-Examine Its Approach as the Generational Shift Continues

You have 12 seconds to impress listeners of this age group. Air personalities need to aircheck themselves.

Gary Krantz and Pete Medhurst Gave Their All to the Radio Industry

"Success requires effort, focus, vision, and sacrifice as much as talent. Few earn promotions and opportunities to perform on grander stages without those qualities."

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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."