iHeart Goes Gambling
An iHeart owned AM station in Youngstown has changed formats and will now focus entirely on the growing sports betting craze. The station is called The Gambler.
Host Hopes For “Calm Conversation”
This month marks the 50th Anniversary of In Black America, heard on a dozen NPR affiliate stations nationwide. John L. Hanson Jr. has hosted the program, that originates from the studios of KUT 90.5 in Austin, TX, for four decades.
Getting Out of The Gate Strong
(By Buzz Knight) The passing of Labor Day means the passing of the Summer and on to Q-4 and with that it’s important you and your team come out of the gate strong. Here are 10 steps worth considering that can help you be effective doing that.
Endorsements + Influencers = Profits
(By Randy Lane and Jeff McHugh) We have long recognized the power of endorsements by the talent we coach. One of the positives of the pandemic is that high trust radio and podcast personalities have risen to influencer status according to Marshall Williams CEO of Ad Results Media.
Wendy Bell Future on Radio Unclear
KDKA host Wendy Bell is off the air after she said people vandalizing park monuments should be shot on sight by park rangers and snipers. She also mimicked the sound of a gun firing.
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.
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