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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."

Greg Fletch Fletcher Returns to Beaver 100.3 After Four-Year Absence

"It is great to have him back, and with his wife Ruthanna as his co-host, the show has never been better."

How Bob and Brian Built a Morning Show Dynasty at The Hog

"He gave us two orders. One, be funny. Two, don't piss off the clients,"

Saga Communications Reports 5.6% Revenue Decline During 2026’s First Quarter

"The other day, one of our leaders said to me, 'It's more important to get it right than it is to be right.' And we are beginning to get it right."

The Industry According To….Pat Paxton, Saga Communications

"There is some amazing radio being done in smaller markets. Incredibly talented people who could be working in major markets but choose not to. I think they are underappreciated and underestimated in our industry."

Mix 107.9 Adds Mason Kelter and ‘Liveline’ to Evenings

"We’re excited to give Columbus listeners something they can actively be part of again."

Saga Communications SVP of Content Pat Paxton: Government Funding of Public Media is ‘Crazy and Wrong’

"My colleagues and competitors don't get federal funding. We have to compete in the free market like any other business."

LAZER 103.3 Morning Host Mike Wickett Announces Upcoming Exit

Wickett announced that Tuesday, March 31st will be his final day with LAZER 103.3.

Dave Russell Named PD For Saga Stations In Clarksville, Tennessee

"The move brings Russell back to a format and role that have defined much of his decades-long career."

Saga Communications Reports 5% Revenue Decline in 2025

During the year, Saga saw an operating loss of $11 million, which contrasts with the operating income of $2.4 million in 2024.

Dave Thomas Named Program Director, Morning Host At 96.9FM WSIG

"Thomas has also been a regular on-air presence at WSIG, making the move a natural extension of his existing responsibilities within the cluster."

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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."