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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."

Should Nielsen Have A Point of View?

If Nielsen is suggesting particular content, can we count on Nielsen to be neutral in terms of their data collection procedures? 

In Nielsen Surveys, One Word Can Make All The Difference

There are so many ways to screw up survey questions (and I’ve made my share of mistakes in the past), but let’s start by focusing on one word: “and”. 

What is a Radio Quarter Hour?

This column will attempt to demystify (or perhaps mystify) the term for radio people because it can be defined in a few different ways.

Is The Radio Diary Dead?

Recent trade press articles disclosed that the paper version of the Nielsen Audio radio diary is to be killed off in the relatively near...

Why Radio Cume Matters

Think of cume as people sampling your content. They know who you are and maybe they don’t spend as much time with your station or show as you’d like, but they’re still showing up.

Nielsen to Introduce Mobile Diaries in 2025

“I think it’s going to be a game changer for our smaller markets in terms of accurately capturing and measuring audiences.”

Mark Chernoff Reflects On Career, Looks Forward to the BSM Summit and Sports Radio’s Future

"It’s not important to speak. It’s important to listen. You get so much out of listening. You find out so much about people."

Nielsen Needs Cash And That’s Gonna Cost You

"Will agencies pony up in a pandemic challenged economy? I have my doubts."

It’s a Bad System…But It’s The One We’ve Got!

The system is rigged. Dead people are voting. Mailed in entries are being tossed aside. Special interests and the media are doctoring materials and...

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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."