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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."

Saga Communications Debuts Plans for 18 Local News Sites

ClarksvilleNow.com was launched at the northern Tennessee cluster in 2010 and Saga will now attempt to replicate its success around the company.

Saga Communications Reports 1.8% Revenue Decline in 2023

The biggest drop in the quarter came from the political advertising market.

Saga Communications Enters Indiana With Purchase of Neuhoff Media’s Lafayette Cluster

“We regretted missing the opportunity to acquire these stations a number of years ago when the Neuhoff family acquired them. These stations are a great fit for Saga."

105.5 The Patriot Comes to Clarksville

The station will continue to provide local news updates from its Clarksville Now digital brand, as well as national news from CBS News Radio.

Saga Communications Elevates Katie Gambill to Lead Local News Sites

Gambill's elevation to this new role comes after serving as the company's President and General Manager at the Clarksville, TN cluster.

Saga Communications Names Matt Burgoyne Director of Innovation and Growth

Burgoyne joins the company after co-founding the innovative media sales platform Rumple.

Saga Communications Tabs Pat Paxton As Senior Vice President of Content

Paxton spent 22 years working for Audacy. He has also worked for Cardinal Communications, Adventure Communications, and Nationwide Communications.

Saga Communications Rebuffs Unsolicited Takeover Offer

The first offer, according to Saga, was a "cash buyout in the range of $30-$33 per share for all outstanding shares of Saga common stock".

Ed Christian, Saga Communications Founder, CEO Dies

Christian founded the company in 1986 and oversaw its growth to holding 79 FM stations and 35 AM stations in 27 markets.

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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."