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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."

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

How Ray Stevens Built Listener Trust and Loyalty at WLS-AM 890

"We don't have billboards, we don't have advertising, we don't have any marketing money. So the best thing to do is to take our show and our message out on the road, and I think it's paramount to do that. If you want to make noise, you gotta make it yourself."

WLS-AM 890 Names Michael Garay as Operations Manager

He steps into the role vacated by Stephanie Tichenor's exit

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 42 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Hope Santa Claus Brings the Format This Christmas

"I know we can’t get everything we ask for but at least we can dream."

WLS-AM 890 PD Stephanie Tichenor Leads With a Chicago-Centric Strategy

"Listeners know when you're not dedicated towards them. They can figure that out. They can see through it."

WLS-AM 890 Inks Ray Stevens to Contract Extension

"Excited to continue doing wake-ups in my hometown of Chicago. I love that WLS management always supports my wild ideas."

How Ray Stevens Hit the Streets of Chicago to Grow Ratings and Revenue for WLS-AM 890

"That's an important element in a day and age when marketing dollars aren't so readily available."

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

"43 major market morning shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

For Ray Stevens, It’s Time to Focus All of His Energy on WLS-AM 890

"I loved my time at KCMO. I will miss the very loyal listeners ... It's time to make WLS great again!"

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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."