MIW Sounds Last Call For First Behind The Mic Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is closing the application window for its inaugural Behind the Mic Mentorship program on September 24. The initiative is tailored to support the career development of women in on-air roles in radio broadcasting.
From ‘Hallelujah’ To Hip-Hop: iHeart Flipping Brunswick WBGA
iHeartMedia Brunswick has announced WBGA is now Real 96.3, focused on Hip Hop and R&B. Starting Thursday, the station is shedding its previous "Hallelujah" gospel format and will air the latest from Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Drake.
Frank FM Will ‘Play It All’ For Cape Cod With Playlist Expansion
Coxswain Media's Hyannis-based radio station Frank FM (WFRQ) has undergone a programming overhaul. The station is moving from a strict AC format to playing hits from multiple genres and across decades, from the 1960s to the present day.
EV Manufacturer Lucid To Build TuneIn Premium Into Dash
As the AM For Every Vehicle Act awaits a vote on the Senate floor, automakers continue to further their plans for more subscription-based audio content in the dashboard. Audio streamer TuneIn is broadening its alliance with EV manufacturer Lucid Motors.
CPB Allocates $2.25m For Local Public Radio Newsrooms
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has allocated $2.25 million in grants to enhance state government coverage by public media newsrooms. The grants were awarded to organizations in Alaska, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Texas.
Seven States Set To Reap Lion’s Share Of 2024 Political Spending
This political season is set to be the most expensive in history. Not all of this spending will be even, though, with three-quarters of the cash expected to be hyper-focused in seven key states. Which radio stations can capitalize the most?
Beasley, Totenberg Among LABF’s 2023 Giants of Broadcasting
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation is set to host its annual Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony on November 14 in NYC. The event recognizes the lifetime achievements of key figures in the broadcasting industry.
Be ‘The Bear’ On The Air
(By Chris Kelly) I recently watched a show on Hulu called The Bear. This show has reconnected me with the professionalism and hard work it takes to be successful in a highly competitive industry like the restaurant business - or morning radio.
Yee, Cortez, and Steele To Launch MIW Webinar Series Today
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is kicking off its Tools of the Trade webinar series with an episode titled Behind the Mic. Scheduled for September 20, the 45-minute webinar will feature Angela Yee, Dana Cortez, and Patty Steele.
‘ALT’ Leaves Albany As Pamal Flips WINU Classic Country
Pamal Broadcasting has decided to steer its Altamont, NY-based WINU 104.9 frequency towards Country music, introducing a format branded as "Big Country." The format switch gives the company two signals in competition with Townsquare Media’s heritage Country, WGNA.
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