Rumba Bumps The Beat In Tampa Bay Radio Signal Swap
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay has moved Rumba down the dial to a stronger signal. Formerly at 106.5 WRUB, the Contemporary Latin Hits station is now at home on 95.7 WBTP's 100,000-watt signal. WBTP previously carried Hip-Hop and R&B as The Beat.
iHeart Asheville Alternates From Alt To Throwbacks 101.1
iHeartMedia Asheville has launched flipped Alt 101.1 to Throwbacks 101.1, playing Classic Hip-Hop and R&B. The lineup is yet to include local talent, but will carry syndicated shows like Big Boy in the Morning and The Block Party with B Paiz.
Android Auto May Be Adding AM/FM, HD Radio Controls To Its App
As radio fights for its foothold in the automobile dashboard, it could be getting a helping hand from a source some would consider unlikely: Android Auto. Google is reportedly developing a feature to integrate car radio control in its vehicle entertainment interface.
Women To Watch: Shilynne Cole; WQMG, Greensboro
(By Charese Frugé) Shilynne Cole is the Brand Manager and Afternoon Drive Host for Audacy Greensboro, NC's Urban AC 97.1 WQMG, which has consistently been one of the top-rated Urban AC radio stations in the country.
‘That’s MY Account!’
(By Chris Stonick) Depending upon which side of the table you’re sitting on, you’ll most likely have a strong feeling about this: “That’s my account!” If you’re a manager, bet you’ve heard that plenty of times. If you’re a seller, you’ve said it, no doubt.
Did Your Radio Station Pass Saturday’s Test?
(By Gary Berkowitz) This past Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump clearly showed off radio’s weakness. I saw the shooting happen firsthand on cable news. After a few minutes, I went to the car to see how radio was handling it.
FCC’s Simington Addresses Telecom’s Rhetoric After Trump Attack
As US politicians and world leaders press for peace following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, Republican FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington is seeking to change how those in telecommunications address the GOP.
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2024 Rising Through the Ranks Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Rising Through the Ranks program revealed its 26 scholarship recipients for 2024 on Wednesday, highlighting women making an impact in the radio industry. Individuals were selected for their potential and commitment to advancing the medium.
FCC To Vote On EAS Code To Protect Indigenous Persons
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced plans to introduce a new Missing and Endangered Persons event code in the Emergency Alert System to enhance public alerts for missing individuals who do not qualify for AMBER Alerts.
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