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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."

Urban Radio and Late-Night TV: Who’s Making the Calls?

In Urban radio, we’ve experienced this all too often. If there’s a sales problem, some decision-makers believe that cutting the quality of content will somehow fix it.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Elroy Smith Star 94.5 Orlando

"If it's just about the music and the music only, people can find that on YouTube or Spotify. If you're not impacting the soul of that listener, you're in trouble."

Why New Music Is the Lifeblood of Urban Radio

Music is subjective. But it’s supposed to be subjective for the listener, not necessarily the programmer.

Why Urban Radio’s Future Depends on a Bold Rebrand Strategy

Think about what’s trending now in music, video, entertainment, and social media. Are you where your listeners are?

Principles To Guide Urban Radio In Today’s Political Climate

Lean into what your community needs. Be responsible. Be accountable. And always, always do the right thing.

What Exactly is Urban Radio Selling?

I think curated concept shows for those great 1990s and 2000s tracks that aren't in regular rotation would work. The same goes for a show spotlighting the 1970s and 1980s.

How Urban Radio Should Handle Its ‘Diddy Dilemma’

This isn’t just another celebrity scandal. It’s a moment that requires judgment, tone, and a clear strategy. That’s the Diddy Dilemma.

Hits On The Horizon: Lainey Wilson, MGK And Giveon

Lainey Wilson / “Somewhere Over Laredo” is on the way to being another super smash, judging by all the early believers at radio!

Everything Is Political Even Urban Radio Programming

First, I must say I have no intention of discussing politics in my weekly communication with you. But as my father used to say, “Everything is political,” and boy, was he right.

A Good Urban Radio PD Does More Than Just Hand Down Orders

A good Urban PD knows that simply handing down orders isn’t enough. A PD must adapt to the unique culture of their market and station.

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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."