Miller Takes Over For Armstrong & Getty
Once management knew Armstrong & Getty were going across the street to Cumulus, they were quick to announce Stephanie Miller would take over their morning slot on Talk 910 (KKSF-AM).
Report: Entercom To Extend Deal With Red Sox
The Boston Herald is reporting that the Red Sox are set to announce a new long-term deal to extend their broadcast rights agreement with WEEI. The new deal is expected to be for at least five years. The Herald reports that the current 10-year deal expires at the end of this season and had Entercom making escalating payments to the Red Sox over the years, culminating with $17 million this season.
The Sports Hub Helps Raise $100K
On Wednesday night, CBS Radio's The Sports Hub in Boston teamed up with members of the Boston Bruins for the ninth annual "Cuts for a Cause" to raise money to fight pediatric cancer. Morning show hosts Toucher & Rich emceed the event.
Hall Of Fame Nominations Are Now Open
The 28th Annual National Radio Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and celebration is set for Thursday, November 17 at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. The industry can now make nominations for the Class of 2016 by emailing them to [email protected].
Nielsen Does A Little PR For PPM
You might think this is a little unusual and it certainly doesn't happen much. Two Nielsen executives have written an article to tout the strengths of the Portable People Meter. One of those executives is Nielsen Audio Managing Director Brad Kelly, who was recently quoted by former CBS Radio Dan Mason saying the diary system still had legs.
iHeart is Not Happy With This Guy
That's according to a report in The New York Post which says hedge fund manager Paul Singer bought an insurance policy on iHeartMedia’s debt — while trying to get iHeart to file for bankruptcy.
Happy Birthday Greater Media
Greater Media will celebrate 60 years in the radio business, Thursday. The company was founded in 1956 by Yale classmates Peter Bordes and Joseph Rosenmiller. From the ownership of a single radio station in Southbridge, Massachusetts, the company now owns 21 stations in Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.
Four Small-Market Oklahoma Stations Sold
The folks at Kalil & Company tell Radio Ink that KVSO-AM in Ardmore, KKAJ-FM in Davis, KYNZ-FM in Lone Grove, and KTRX-FM, Dickson, are being sold by LKCM Radio Group to SMG-Ardmore.
MIW Radio Group Announces Mentees
Radio's Mentoring & Inspiring Women group has announced its mentees to participate in the 2016 Mildred Carter Mentoring Program. Now in its 15th year, the program matches up-and-coming women in radio with female professionals recognized as successful radio leaders. The program has successfully mentored 35 women since it began. Here is the 2016 class of mentees....
iHeart Manchester Raises $156K For Vets
iHeartMedia's NewsRadio 610 and NewsRadio 96.7 in New Hampshire held its second annual Make 12 Hours Count radiothon and raised over $156,000 for Veterans Count, an organization that provides financial assistance, services and resources to New Hampshire veterans, service members and their families.
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