First Natchez Radio Group Changes Name
First Natchez was started back in 1958 with the purchase of WNAT-AM by Marie and Sammy Perkins. Today, the company run by Margaret Perkins, owns five FM’s covering SW Mississippi and Louisiana and has changed its name to Listen Up Y’all Media
Cannon Going Nationwide
Nick Cannon, who took over mornings at Meruelo Media’s Power 106 in Los Angeles in June, is already heading into syndication. Together, Skyview Networks and Meruelo will be developing Nick Cannon Radio for afternoons starting January 27
Grant Will Expand Local Coverage
Pittsburgh’s NPR station, WESA, will receive a 2020 Report for America grant to place a reporter in Johnstown, PA.
Katz Digital Partners With Vibenomics
Vibenomics, which provides streaming audio experience solutions and audio out-of-home programmatic advertising, has selected Katz Digital to represent its inventory with national brands and agencies.
What Exactly Will Katz Be Doing With Vibenomics?
Former Emmis Executive Paul Brenner, who is the Chief Strategy Officer at Vibenomics, used his experience with the radio industry to strike this deal with Katz. We spoke to Brenner about the deal, exactly what Vibenomics does and asked him what the goal of the company is.
It’s Time To Give To The Broadcasters Foundation
The Broadcasters Foundation of America launches its annual year-end appeal today in conjunction with Giving Tuesday, a nationwide movement of charitable giving.
iHeartMedia Chooses Nashville To Expand Digital Team
iHeartMedia has selected Nashville as the location for iHeartRadio’s second digital headquarters. The plan is for additional jobs to be added at the new location which will open early next year.
Colorado Classical Station Back On
91.1 WSFM, Steamboat Springs, is back on the air after having antenna damage. The station, that was started in the 1970s, was off the air for about a month.
Salt Lake City Station Hits 40
KRCL-FM, Salt Lake City's Community Radio Station, is turning 40 years old December 3. The station is northern Utah’s only 501(c)3 non-profit, member-supported community radio station.
Freedom 1570 Debuts In Twin Cities
Salem Media Group has debuted Freedom 1570 in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The station will feature syndicated conservative talk shows. “Freedom 1570” replaces “Wellness Radio,” which had been on the signal for four years.
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