iHeart Podcasters Want to Unionize
125 members working in the iHeartPodcast Network division say they "have been encouraged to embrace the dynamism of start-up culture without any of the associated benefits." They have signed union cards to organize with the Writers Guild of America.
Cape Cod Radio Employee Shot Dead
50-year old Eric Christensen is dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head according to several reports coming out of the Cape Cod area. He worked in the promotions department for Cape Cod Radio.
MMA Boxing Show On BetQL
The BetQL/Audacy relationship continues to grow with a new MMA boxing show featuring two Audacy hosts. "Tapped Out" will air Saturday evenings starting December 11.
Audacy Teaming Up With Hard Rock
A multi-faceted partnership has been worked out between Audacy and Hard Rock International. The joint venture includes theater space, festivals and cafe events.
Audacy Fully Embracing Sports Gambling
With more states approving sports gambling, and Audacy's specialty in sports radio, the company has flipped two signals to a format that focuses on betting. One is in Rochester, the other in Memphis.
Over $900K Raised During KFI Pastathon
iHeartMedia Los Angeles’ KFI-AM 640 announced on Wednesday that its 11th annual KFI PastaThon raised a record-breaking $933,502 and 115,324 pounds of pasta and sauce to benefit local charity Caterina’s Club, which provides more than meals to kids in Southern California.
Confer Donates $5.3 Million To University
Long-time radio industry executive Kerby Confer has made a $5.3 million donation to Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania to create a state-of-the-art media center for students looking to go into radio, video, podcasts, live streaming, and other forms of broadcasting.
Pitching Pennies In Tucson
Cumulus Tucson's KiiM-FM Penny Pitch Fundraiser is set for December 15-17. The fundraiser benefits the Arizona’s Children Association help many of Arizona’s children and families in crisis.
Dillard Named The Block Brand Manager
Skip Dillard is the Brand Manager of newly launched 94.7 The Block. Dillard joins Audacy New York City after serving 12 years as Vice President of Programming and Operations Manager for WBLS and WLIB in New York.
KBEW Adds $21K To Radio’s Fundraising Tally
KBEW in Blue Earth, Minnesota raised $21,000 during its 25th Annual KBEW-FM You Can Make A Difference Camp-out. 50 hours of camping raised the money for the Faribault Country Food Shelf & the Western Faribault Toy Drive.















