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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."

Former Citadel and Entercom Radio Executive Matt Hanlon Dies

“Bill Simonson paid tribute to former Citadel executive Matt Hanlon, who helped launch The Huge Show's statewide radio network and became a close personal friend.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows of 2025

"A total of 54 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Afternoon Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Sports Radio Mid Market Midday Shows of 2025

"A total of 70 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Midday Shows category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 50 shows were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Morning Shows category."

Why Chris McClain Credits Charlotte’s Growth and a Move to FM For WFNZ’s Success

"As a kid, if you had dug up my teachers, they would tell you, oh yeah, I could tell he was going to do something like this"

Toast to 10: The Impact of Barrett Media Across Sales, Advertising, and Management

"Today, we elevate that conversation to the executives, sales leaders, and advertising branches of the media industry—leaders who continue to face head-on challenges of generating revenue, managing budgets, and finding avenues to increase reach and return on investment"

ESPN Radio Adds Partnership With Charlotte’s Sportsradio 92.7 WFNZ

"We’re thrilled to team up for premier play-by-play and insightful nightly conversation"

WFNZ Hosts Kyle Bailey, Wes Bryant to Call USA Football Summer Series Broadcasts

"They’re the perfect team to bring our viewers into the action and showcase the fast-paced intensity of our elite competitions."

WFNZ ‘Mac & Bone’ Evacuated For Fire Alarm During Program

"I thought if this building is going to burn down, I'm going to go in there and do my part and try to pull people out"

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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."