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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 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.

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.

3 Tips for News/Talk Radio Hosts as the Legislative Session Approaches

We have a simple job. We need to reflect on the concerns, lives, and interests of our audience.

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.

Is Radio Checking the Listener-Focused Experience Box?

A Listener-Focused Experience is a holistic approach. If everything on your station is dedicated to the same thing, it creates a symphony of success.

News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns

If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.

How News Talk and Sports Talk Hosts Can Remain Employed

You must be the catalyst. You must be the aggressor in this relationship.

News Talk Radio Talent, What is Your Personal Brand?

What makes you new, better, or different?

Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025

For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.

News Talk Radio Talent Always Need to be Working the Room

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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."