WGN Lineup Changes
A new afternoon show and the full-time return of John Landecker highlight a slew of changes at WGN Chicago. Steve Bertrand will host “Chicago’s Afternoon News” from 4 to 7pm and Landecker is back on radio to cover the 7 to 10pm time slot.
IBA Membership Fee Set at $100
The Independent Broadcasters Association has launched its membership website
and announced AdLarge Media will be the organization's network ad sales rep partner and create two new independent radio station networks.
KNX Celebrates 100 Years
KNX 1070 News Radio (KNX-AM) is celebrating a century of serving Southern California. As part of the celebration, the station will start airing a history filled eight-part series September 8.
Lexington Re-launch
K92.9 WVLK-FM, formerly NASH FM 92.9 (WLXX-FM), has been re-launched as Lexington's New Country Leader. The Cumulus station swapped call letters with sister station 101.5 Jack FM.
Brands Continue To Eye Podcasts
It's all good news for podcasting. Two new pieces of data released this week indicate the medium is healthy, advertisers are interested and the money will continue to flow for the next several years.
Student Manager Being Pressured To Resign
An Arizona State student has started a petition to pressure Arizona State University’s Blaze Radio Station Manager Rae’Lee Klein to resign. And this is all about a retweet. What would you do?
iHeart Drops Country For Rock in Chicago
Chicago's New Country is history with iHeart's flip to Chicago's Rock Station on 95.5. As of Thursday at 5 p.m. listeners looking for Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert were treated to Metallica, AC/DC and Linkin Park. The format was Country since January 2015.
Focke Out
Remember when Hornets announcer John Focke meant to tweet out the word Nuggets? He thumbed two wrong letters and hit send without checking his spelling and a very bad "N" word hit the twitterverse instead.
Take Monday Off Everyone
That's what we're planning to do. There's only so many Zoom meetings you can watch, cover and participate in before your eyes bug out. Happy Labor Day everyone. We'll be back bright and early Tuesday with the latest and greatest radio headlines.
Radio Show Registration Opens
Registration is now open for the Radio Show which is jointly produced by the RAB and NAB. The 2020 show is a week-long online event October 5 - 9 and the cost is $50.00.
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