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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."

Sports Media Sensitivities Are Getting Out of Hand

"The immaturity and accusatory behavior has to stop. If this is how we're going to operate every time a personality offers a strong point of view, the future of the sports media business is in big trouble."

BSM’s Top 20 National Sports Talk Shows of 2019

"Cowherd gained the most 1st place votes (20) and has now been voted the top National Sports Talk Show in the country 4 of the past 5 years."

4 Leadership Lessons From The Los Angeles Lakers Mess

"Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on this topic, a lot of the issues Magic brought up exist inside radio buildings today."

The 2019 Winter Ratings Report For Sports Radio

"BSM highlights some of sports radio's top performers for the 2019 Winter Book."

If ESPN Is Going To Pay Big Money To Talent, Stephen A. Smith Should Get Plenty!

"Stephen A. Smith is not a middle of the pack talent who executives would need to be convinced to hire. If ESPN doesn't give him a lucrative deal, someone else will."

BSM Podcast – Season 3 – Episode 1 – Traug Keller – ESPN Radio

Season 3 of the BSM Podcast begins with an appearance by ESPN Radio Senior Vice President Traug Keller. The 20+ minute conversation conversation covers...

The Top 20 Major Market Midday Shows of 2017 Are…

It’s Day 2 of our BSM 2017 Top 20 in Sports Radio, and today the focus is on the best Major Market midday programs...

Covering LaVar Ball Has Created An Avalanche of Hypocrisy

The daily grind to crank out compelling content can be exhausting. Hosts and reporters are under constant pressure to locate superb material that will...

Stephen A. Smith Headlines ESPN Radio Lineup Changes

ESPN Radio has announced upcoming lineup changes which will go into effect January 2, 2018. The news confirms the departure of Bomani Jones and...

Replacing Iconic Shows Is a Very Tall Order

"Replacing Francesa is a tall order. He's arguably the most successful sports radio host to ever work in New York City."

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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."