Forcht Stations Collect Toys for Kentucky Families
More than 2,500 toys were handed out during the two-hour Christmas for the Mountains event, along with 750 meals that were distributed by C.A.N.E.S. Kitchen. Toy recipients were families devastated by a flash flood event in July.
‘Mayor of Music Row’ Charlie Monk Dies at 84
Charlie Monk, a long-time country music publisher who had a two decade career on SiriusXM satellite radio, died this week at the age of 84. Monk co-founded the Country Radio Seminar and hosted the New Faces show at CRS more than 40 times.
Wyoming Could See New Station
A a startup called Skye Media has filed an application with the FCC to license a new station to the community of Ralston, a census-designated place nestled between the towns of Cody and Ralston about 20 miles away from the Wyoming-Montana border.
Radio Masters Sales Summit Moves To Cincinnati
Radio Ink has announced the dates for the next Radio Masters Sales Summit, which will return September 13 and September 14, 2023. Those who register early can grab $300 in savings during the Radio Master Sales Summit early bird sale.
iHeart Seattle Hauls in $480K
iHeartMedia Seattle Classic Hits 95.7 The Jet, raised $480,256 in 13 hours on Thursday, December 15 during the 20th annual Bender's One Big Give for Seattle Children’s Hospital Radiothon. Over the past 20 years, the event has generated more than $17.3 million for the hospital.
Helping One Family Have a Happy Holiday
DBC Radio's WGCO-FM hosted its 2nd Annual Jared and Katie's Breaking and Entering Christmas. Since late November the station solicited nominations of families that were facing challenging times in 2022. A record number of entries were received.
Pre-CRS Seminar Announced
Country Radio Specialists Mike O’Malley, Becky Brenner, and Kenny Jay will hold their 29th annual pre-CRS seminar on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the Omni Hotel in Nashville. This event features sessions addressing essential topics facing country radio.
Registration Open for 2023 First Amendment Awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association has opened registration for the 2023 First Amendment Awards. The awards honor journalists, elected officials and other individuals who have made bold and brave efforts to promote and protect the First Amendment.
Audacy Report: Kids Love Smart Speakers
A new marketing and insights report released by Audacy on Monday shows the majority of young people born over the last decade are attentive when using smart speakers like those powered by Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri or the Google Assistant.
Beasley Relaunches KXTE as Hot Talk Station
Beasley Media has launched a hot talk station in place of its alternative rock-format in Las Vegas. Starting Monday, December 19, KXTE (107.5 FM) will drop its "Alt 107.5" branding to become "X 107.5, Xtreme Radio," with a line-up of local and syndicated talk shows.
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