David Kantor to Retire as CEO of Urban One’s Radio Division
Urban One's Radio Division CEO David Kantor will retire at the year's end, Radio Ink has confirmed. Kantor oversees Radio One's 57 stations across 13 markets and Reach Media's suite of syndicated programs and has been with the company since 2004.
With Chevron Gone, NAB Pushes Appeals Court To Overturn Caps
With the US Supreme Court's rejection of the Chevron deference, the NAB is ramping up its fight to deregulate radio ownership caps with a new filing in the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit calling for the court to vacate the Local Radio Rule, including AM/FM subcaps.
Key Networks, Oceanic Tradewinds Unveil The Mix Factory Top 40
Key Networks has teamed up with Oceanic Tradewinds to introduce a new syndicated weekend music mix show, The Mix Factory – Top 40. The un-hosted four-hour mix show is designed for CHR stations and produced by WWWQ Program Director Louie Diaz.
Legends Leaving A Legacy
(By Mike McVay) There have been a number of notable deaths over the past few weeks and months touching the radio industry. Many of us modeled ourselves after these talent as performers, commentators, anchors, managers, and co-workers.
Turning Radio Downsizing Into Career Upsizing
(By John Shomby) Being one who has been on the receiving end of a radio downsizing, I can offer several steps that will lead to some important future decisions. There is no right or wrong answer here, but this is my process:
The Leader’s Ear: Why Listening Is Your Most Powerful Tool
(By Buzz Knight) Effective leadership goes far beyond making decisions and delegating tasks. One of the most crucial yet often overlooked and forgotten skills of a great leader is the ability to listen with intensity.
KXEL-AM Helps Raise $10k for Iowa VFW At ‘Roast and Ride’
NRG Media's News/Talk 1540 KXEL-AM, serving Waterloo and Cedar Rapids, IA, recently helped raise $10,000 for Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. KXEL broadcast from US Senator Joni Ernst's annual "Iowa’s Roast and Ride" charity event in Des Moines.
LABF To Recognize Hearst For Broadcast Preservation Efforts
Hearst Television has been selected to receive the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation’s second Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award. This recognition highlights Hearst Television's significant efforts in safeguarding broadcast history.
Poynter Institute To Expand Digital Training for Public Media
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has selected the Poynter Institute to develop and implement the second phase of its Digital Transformation Program. This initiative aims to train up to 225 public media entities on a multi-platform approach to public media.
Radio Ad Business As Usual Is Good News Following The 4th
While it wasn't last week's golden boom, radio had some very positive takeaways coming off a big Independence Day week for advertising and heading into 2024's third quarter, according to the latest report from Media Monitors for the week of July 8-14.
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