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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

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"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”

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"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

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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

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"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."

Approaching The Summit: Devin Steel, Hot 107.9 Atlanta

Features David Hill David Hill -
"we're reinventing the radio business — and our own job descriptions — on a daily basis."

Radio One’s Yonni Rude to Receive ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

Columns Jason Barrett Jason Barrett -
"In less than three years, Yonni's influence has rubbed off on everyone."

The Breakfast Club Goes Live on Netflix. Is That Good or Bad for Radio?

Columns Bethany Kent Bethany Kent -
"For all you 'radio is dead' people, one of the biggest streaming companies on earth just said, 'daily live conversation still matters'."

The Breakfast Club Goes Live on Netflix Starting June 1

Music Bethany Kent Bethany Kent -
"Do y'all understand what 'Live Globally' really means? Mornings in New York. Daytime in the U.K. and Ghana. Evenings across other parts of the world."

Rickey Smiley Reacts With Gratitude After Radio Hall of Fame Induction

Music Bethany Kent Bethany Kent -
"Radio is not a job, it's a lifestyle. "

Radio One Adds Rickey Smiley to Classix 107.9 Philadelphia

Music Bethany Kent Bethany Kent -
"The addition aligns with the station's goal of delivering engaging and culturally relevant programming."

HOT 106.5 Host Shawn Knight Upped to Assistant Director of Branding & Programming

Music BMM Staff BMM Staff -
“I am truly humbled by this opportunity to expand my expertise in programming for Cox Media Group and the city of Jacksonville."

Urban One Inks Rickey Smiley to Multi-Year Contract Extension

Music BMM Staff BMM Staff -
"I could not do any of this without the most amazing team of talented people I am blessed to work with every day, who keep it real, keep it fresh, and keep our fans informed and laughing every day."

97.9 The Box Announces DJ J-Que Return To Morning Drive January 26

Music BMM Staff BMM Staff -
"J-Que is a true team player who makes everyone around him better."

Radio’s Most Obvious Missed Opportunity: A Culture-Forward Classic Hits Format

Columns Phil Becker Phil Becker -
Year one proves it works. Year three proves it scales. By year five, everyone claims they saw it coming.
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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

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"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

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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

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"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

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"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."