A Tribute To My Friend Rush Limbaugh
(By Melanie Morgan) I woke up Wednesday morning with an uneasy feeling. One of my Facebook friends posted an urgent note to pray for Rush Limbaugh. I replied that I pray for my friend of over 40 years each and every single day.
Rush’s Voice Will Continue To Be Heard
This message from Premiere Networks, the syndicator of The Rush Limbaugh program: Rush's voice will continue to be heard, providing comfort and continued insight to his legions of loyal fans.
Rush Limbaugh Leaves a Mighty Void
(By Andy Bloom) Just after noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, alerts and texts sent my phone, and probably yours, buzzing when Rush Limbaugh's wife, Kathryn, opened the show by informing his devoted audience that Rush lost his battle with lung cancer that morning.
Former KMOXer Pleads Guilty
This story started back in 2019 when then 77-year old Harry Hamm was arrested on charges of possession of child pornography. The long-time KMOX-AM broadcaster plead not guilty back then. This week, he pleaded guilty.
Coleman Music SuperStudy
Coleman Insights is conducting its third annual Contemporary Music SuperStudy. The findings will be shared at the inaugural All Access Audio Summit in April.
iHeart Buys Triton Digital
iHeartMedia has announced it is purchasing Triton Digital. The agreement is with The E.W. Scripps Company to acquire Triton. The price tag: for $230 million.
The Lucrative Business of Sports Betting
Some estimates say annual revenue from the industry will top $10 billion. Twenty-five states and Washington D.C. have now legalized sports betting. This year ten brands in the state of Michigan went live with sports betting. How does radio fit in?
New Audio Series To Promote Diversity
It's called More Than That, hosted by Gia Peppers. According to Jim Winston at NABOB, this nine-part audio series will air exclusively on the Spotset NABOB Radio Network, Urban One, and American Urban Radio Networks.
IBA Announces National Cash Contest
The Independent Broadcasters Association has announced a National Cash Contest for IBA Member stations. All current IBA members can participate in the contest for $250. Stations not currently IBA members may participate if they join before February 28.
Progressive Hits The Top
Progressive has taken over number one on the Media Monitors national spot chart. The insurance giant moved up from third last week with 55,874 spots aired.















