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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."

News/Talk Radio Can’t Turn on Cruise Control Just Because Donald Trump is Back in the White House

How long can the celebration go on from a listener's perspective before it's repetitive and boring?

3 Ways News/Talk Radio Programmers Can Create Masterful Promos

Every news/talk station is a living, breathing, entity. You must demonstrate that fact every hour of each day.

How News/Talk Radio Covered the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump

The radio coverage of the inauguration marks the 100-year anniversary of the first time the Oath of Office was heard live on AM/FM radio.

Say it Loud and Proud: More News Talk Radio Listening Takes Place on AM/FM Radio and Streaming Than Any Other Format

AM/FM radio has 69% of all time spent listening to news audio content. If you want to reach a news audience and you're not on news radio, you're doing your client or company a disservice.

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – National News/Talk Radio Shows

71 national talk shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel.

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows

35 major market afternoon shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel.

News/Talk Radio Needs to Embrace What Separates It From Other Formats in 2025

I am all in on making radio fun and poking fun at ourselves on the show. But there are three things that you should never ever minimize.

Here’s Hoping News Talk and Sports Talk Radio Had Their Holiday Wish Lists Fulfilled

What can talk radio do in 2025 and beyond that will help the sales teams not have to start conversations with potential clients by spending the first 20 minutes defending the industry and giving the reasons why it is not yet dead?

Talk Show Host-Listener Relationship Shines Brightest During Holiday Season

It's not always about what might get you the points in that moment. It's sometimes about the bigger picture that can win you the game, not necessarily what puts you in the lead in the second quarter.

News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem

Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.

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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."