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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."

5 More State Attorneys General Join Bid to Block Nexstar Media Group/TEGNA Merger

"This is not controversial stuff — this merger is illegal and will give Nexstar and TEGNA the ability to control and raise prices, fire journalists, and dominate the media landscape.”

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook at NAB Show: Soon ‘Only 2 or 3 Companies’ Will Control All of Local TV

“Make no mistake about it. There are many companies in both television and radio that are financially struggling right now.”

Nexstar Media Group/TEGNA Merger Blocked By Federal Judge

The Friday ruling does not undo the acquisition. However, it does stop Nexstar from operating TEGNA's stations.

Is Nexstar Media Group About to ESPN-ify Its Local Stations with NewsNation Branding?

I've always thought it was brilliant for ESPN to license its brand to local radio stations. This is an even bigger, and perhaps smarter, play for Nexstar.

NewsNation to Carry California Governor Debate

“Serving local communities is central to Nexstar’s mission, and we are honored to play a role in informing the electorate and supporting the democratic process.”

Nexstar Media Group to Use NewsNation as Local Network News Source

Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook previously told company employees that he believes NewsNation will ultimately become the "exclusive wire service and national news partner" for all of its local news operations.

Brendan Carr Under Fire as Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell Question the FCC’s Nexstar-Tegna Decision

"The senators are demanding a response from Carr by April 13th."

Ted Cruz to Brendan Carr: Approval of Nexstar Media Group-TEGNA Deal ‘Raises Series Concerns’ About FCC

"Although you have indicated that a full Commission vote may still occur, the Commission has already approved the transaction on delegated authority, effectively determining the outcome."

Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA Halted By Federal Judge

A federal judge has temporarily halted the merger between Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA, throwing the $6.2 billion broadcast deal into uncertainty just days...

Newsmax Joins DirecTV Challenge of Nexstar Media Group Merger with TEGNA

“Brendan Carr's decision to rubber-stamp this deal opens the door to the most massive TV consolidation in history – and is an affront to both legal process and the rule of law.”

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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."