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It was just two days ago that Westwood One announced it would be launching KFOG morning host Matt Pinfield into national syndication with a two-hour weekday program. Now Westwood has sent affiliates an e-mail hoping they will pick up the new Pinfield show to replace the departing Dr. Drew and Loveline. Here's what Westwood Senior Director of Affiliate Sales Neal Bird sent to affiliates...

Beasley Media Group Boston has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Boston Athletic Association to cover the Boston Marathon. The collaboration will see Beasley's five stations in the cluster provide extensive marketing and support for the event.

The flip occurs on two translators that listeners can pick up on 94.5 and 105.9 in Tampa. The Throwback Hip Hop and R&B station launches with 20,000 commercial-free songs in a row and Market President Sam Nein says the flip is the perfect holiday gift for local listeners. “We’ve seen Tampa Bay’s passion for hip hop and R&B through on-air requests and downloads, and we’re excited to bring these hits to our listeners.”

(By Bob McCurdy) With things relatively quiet the week between Christmas and the New Year, it is a perfect time to reflect upon the previous 12 months while getting ready for the next twelve. 

Dr. Drew Pinsky announced on the Kevin & Bean Show (KROQ Los Angeles) that there will be no more Loveline. Pinsky hosted the 10 p.m. to midnight show for 30 years. He says he wants to focus on other projects.

(By Bob McCurdy) I’ve written previously about the importance of hanging onto and re-purposing the powerful stuff that’s published about radio. In the past few weeks there’s been some outstanding material that we should be aware of and share with clients.

CBS This Morning aired a feature on WCCO Minnesota weekend host Shelleta Brundidge. The reason for the feature was because Brundidge's son, who recently turned 15, did not ask for a new phone or an Xbox for his birthday. He asked his mom to get the COVID-19 vaccine. And that's what she did. Watch it HERE.

On Thursday night of CRS 2024, a different kind of Country star took to the stage to open for Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and some of Nashville's best and brightest songwriters: Radio Ink's Top Program Directors In Country Radio.

In the wake of tragic losses brought on by the Napa Valley wildfires and similar destruction from recent hurricanes, especially in terms of lives, support for activation of the FM chip in cell phones has grown, placing the issue front and center not only with the industry, but among consumers, too. Now this industry needs to take this fight to the next level.

(By Buzz Knight) Remember when the core of a vehicle used to be their drivetrains? Today it's becoming their hard drives. So what among the 4500 exhibitors stands out as I make the pilgrimage around Vegas for CES 2019? Let's dig in...