CMT Next Women Of Country At CRS
The CRS 2023 Happy Hour Opening Reception will feature a CMT Next Women of Country Takeover. The event will show case four up-and-coming female artists: Julia Cole, Ashley Cooke, Miko Marks and O.N.E The Duo.
2023 Leadership Awards Announced by Broadcasters Foundation
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named the recipients of the 2023 Leadership Awards. Deborah Parenti, President/Publisher of Radio Ink and Radio & Television Business Report is one of this year's honorees.
$1.8 Million Raised In Detroit
760 WJR raised $1,888,503 to help The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit combat hunger and homelessness. The 36th Annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon helps provide more than 3,500 meals a day.
Battling Kids Cancer In FLA
WOGK-FM and sister station WYND-FM Ocala/Gainesville, Florida raised more than $115,000 during the 24th Annual Stop Children’s Cancer Bearathon. 93.7 K-Country and 92.5/95.5 Wind-FM listeners donated money for clinical trials, research and a cuddly bear or a chemo duck.
Former FEMA Execs Push To Save AM Radio in EV’s
Former FEMA Head Craig Fugate, who's always been a proponent of local radio, has joined other former FEMA officials in a letter asking the federal government for help ensuring all automakers include AM radio in Electric Vehicles.
iHeart Says No Leads in Host’s Disappearance
There are no leads in the disappearance of KYLD-FM San Francisco morning man Jeffrey Vandergrift, according to the radio station. Vandergrift was officially reported missing last Thursday night and his last Instagram post has friends and family very concerned.
NABOB & NRB Back LRFA
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and The National Religious Broadcasters are voicing support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The organizations have sent letters backing a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge" on radio.
Audacy Raises $1.4 Million In Baltimore
WWMX-FM raised $1.425 million for Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore. The 34th annual Mix 106.5 Radiothon aired February 23 and 24.
Upside Moves Up
Upside has jumped from number two to number one on the latest Media Monitors list. The Cash-Back App knocked insurance giant Progressive out of the top slot.
Industry Cred For Media Monitors
The Media Rating Council has awarded Media Monitors continuation of its accreditation for Radio and TV spot data. MRC has backed Media Monitors for its U.S. Radio spot data since 2008 and U.S. TV spot data since 2017.
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