Respected Newsman Bob Schuman Dead at 65
Schuman passed away from congestive heart failure Saturday morning at his home in Macomb County, Michigan. After several months of intensive care at home, he was doing well, and was able to do much of the driving on the Florida trip.
Taylor Swift Testimony Against DJ Revealed
Taylor Swift provided her account of what happened at a meet-and-greet in Denver where she's accused former KYGO host David “Jackson” Mueller (pictured here) of groping her as they took a picture.
A Climb To Help Those We’re Still Losing
Shelli Sonstein, co-host of Q104.3’s Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show in New York City led a team of listeners up 104 stories on the first Tunnel To Towers World Trade Center Climb in 3 years. The team has raised over $20,000, with Shelli alone raising over $13,000,
ITV Podcasts To Continue Ad Contract With Global’s DAX
Media and entertainment group Global has successfully extended an exclusive advertising sales contract with the UK's ITV. All of the broadcaster's podcast ad sales will be handled through DAX, Global's digital advertising exchange, for its news and entertainment offerings.
Conan O’Brien Revives ‘Lost’ SNL Movie As Podcast
The popular Saturday Night Live sketch "Hans and Franz" is being revived as a podcast by Conan O'Brien. The miniseries, "The Lost Hans & Franz Movie," will be available starting from May 17th, with new episodes weekly.
SiriusXM Introduces Athlete-Curated Playlists
SiriusXM and Uninterrupted are teaming up to connect music and sports in an innovative new way, bringing fans closer to the athletes they love through athlete-curated playlists available exclusively for Pandora listeners.
Jose Valle No Longer With Univision
It was certainly a quiet exit for one of radio's most well-liked executives. Not to mention he's probably one of the funniest people that ever walked the halls of a radio convention. Valle confirmed to Radio Ink he's been gone from the company for several months now. Valle switched roles in June from running radio at Univision to President of Political & Advocacy Sales. Here's what he told us last night.
The Unsung Heroes of Radio
They are the glue that keeps the radio station together. The Traffic Directors, Production Directors, Receptionists, HR Managers, Promotions Directors and others, that every radio station would fall apart without. The Unsung Heroes of Radio! If you have one in your organization send details to [email protected]
Beasley Names New Tampa Market Manager
Ron deCastro is the new Market Manager for Beasley Media Group’s Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg-based radio properties. deCastro will oversee WLLD-FM, WQYK-FM, WRBQ-FM, WYUU-FM, WPBB-FM and WHFS-AM. He replaces Steve Triplett who exits the company.
CSS Names Talent Superhero Winners
The Center for Sales Strategy is recognizing 2021 Talent Superhero winners. The designation is for managers who are recognized for recruiting, selecting, developing, and engaging top performers on their teams and in their markets every day.
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