ABC’s “The Dropout” Wins Podcast of The Year
The second annual iHeartRadio Podcast Awards were held Friday night in Los Angeles. ABC's The Dropout, host by Rebecca Jarvis, won the award for Podcast of The Year. Here are all the winners.
Radio In KC To Push Out Russian Propaganda
Kansas City area listeners will soon be able to tune in to Russian programming six hours per day. The programming is a result of a lease deal between RM Broadcasting, Alpine Broadcasting in Kansas City and Radio Sputnik.
Traug Keller Named COO at America Media.
America Media calls itself the leading provider of editorial content for thinking Catholics. Its flagship magazine America has been published since 1909. Keller starts in March the same month he exits ESPN.
KEEP YOUR COMMENTS COMING…
We received quite a few reader comments about the recent round of layoffs at iHeart. We continuously update our original story and we read all of your comments (and respond to some). Let's keep the discussion alive.
Medallas de Cortez Finalists Announced
Radio Ink is proud to announce the 2020 Medallas de Cortez finalists. While only eight will carry home the prestigious plaque, all of the nominated professionals have proven themselves to be the best of the best in Hispanic radio.
Country Radio’s Female Problem
Kacey Musgraves and Kelsea Ballerini used their social media platforms to take aim at MacDonald Broadcasting's 98 KCQ in Saginaw. The Twitter fight began when a Variety editor heard two female artists played back to back on a station in L.A.
Nebraska Rural Radio Network Grows
Lexington-based Nebraska Rural Radio Association has completed the purchase of seven stations from Nebraska-based Legacy Communications. The $1.75 Million deal expands the Rural Radio Network reach throughout the state and locks up a critical market in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Progressive Makes It Two Weeks In A Row
There seems to have been a shift in the makeup of the top national radio advertisers, according to Media Monitors. Insurance company Progressive has held fast to the top position, which it rose to a week ago.
Maui’s ESPN Station Now Simulcasting
ESPN 900 AM, in Kahului, Maui, is now simulcasting on 102.5 FM. The expansion to the FM dial was finalized in late 2019 by parent company Pacific Media Group.
Why You Were Laid Off & What To Do
(By Jeff McHugh) Radio layoffs are in the news — again. If you were “restructured,” my heart feels for you. Ed Ryan at Radio Ink asked me to share some hopefully helpful insights from my experience as a talent consultant.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
