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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."

Kyle Bailey Is Ready For The Challenge In Every Opportunity

“My parents told me early, ‘If you want to do this, do it, but you’ve got to go at it [with] full force; you can’t be lazy; you’ve got to take every opportunity that comes.'"

Jason Barrett Podcast: Jeff Rickard, WFNZ

From dealing with controversial talent to making an impact in a new market, Jeff Rickard shares the lessons he has learned over a lifetime...

WFNZ Adds Wes Bryant and Walker Mehl to Weekday Lineup

"I’m looking forward to hearing their hometown takes on all things Charlotte Sports.  I can’t wait for our listeners to learn more about them and enjoy the upcoming ride.”

WFNZ Leaves 610 AM Frequency In Charlotte

"Plenty of changes have come to WFNZ in 2022."

Nick Wilson Returning To 92.3 The Fan in Afternoon Drive

"July 15 will be his final show in Charlotte. His first day on air in Cleveland will be the following Monday, July 18."

Jeff Rickard Named Program Director of WFNZ in Charlotte

"After our first conversation I knew Jeff was the one to take us to the next level."

WFNZ Moves To 92.7 FM In Charlotte

"The FM swap moves sports talk from a 200 watt signal to one with 10,500 watts of power."

Barrett Sports Media’s Top 20 Mid Market Sports Radio Stations of 2021

"A total of 57 sports radio stations were eligible for voting consideration in the Mid Market Sports Radio Stations category."

Terry Foxx Leaves WFNZ For KUT in Austin

Foxx will become the NPR station’s Director of Programming and Audience.

Meet The Market Managers – Matt Hanlon, Radio One Charlotte

"WFNZ is a great brand that this market loved. We just needed to get them to believe in it again. We made a few changes to improve the product, and the audience has consistently rewarded us with #1 TSL because they like what they're hearing."

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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."