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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."

Can Radio Personalities Be Too Involved in Their Community?

It is often said that radio personalities cannot be too involved in their communities. There is a lot of truth to that and there must...

Radio Station Imaging: When Is It Time to Make Changes?

Change can certainly be tempting, but how do you determine that it is time to reimage your radio station? I love listening to radio...

What is Your Breaking News Plan?

Every station that I have programmed, there was a breaking news plan. I generally wrote it fairly early in my tenure. Given the past two...

It’s Not About You or Your Radio Show, It’s About the Listener

Here is my semi-exhaustive list of issues and interests that your audience encounters.

Radio Hosts Can’t Lose Listeners Trust As Elections Approach

Your opinion and observations are always the center of a great talk show. But, you must always keep your audience in mind first.

1040 WHO PD Peter Thiele Exits iHeartMedia Des Moines

Thiele joined the group earlier this year after departing his role as Program Director of KZRG for Zimmer Communications in Joplin, Missouri.

What Advice Would News/Talk Radio PDs Give to Presidential Debate Moderators?

"Don’t try and be the star. Don’t play gotcha."

Now is the Perfect Time for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Experiment and Evolve

Change can be scary. But there is always room for change and improvement. You must adapt.

How News/Talk Radio Can Rise to the Occasion During Presidential Immunity Conversations

You have never been more essential. You provide your opinions that help people analyze their thoughts, biases, and opinions.

How Hunter Biden Talk Should Be Handled By News Media Members

I have some points that you may not have considered, and this could be useful for your show! 

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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."