‘Murphy, Sam & Jodi’ Add More Affiliates
The nationally-syndicated morning show Murphy, Sam & Jodi has added nine new affiliates. The new affiliates add to more than five dozen stations across the country that are already airing the syndicated morning show.
NABOB Gets First GM Incubator Fund Award
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters has been selected to be the first recipient of an award from the General Motors Diverse Owned Incubator Fund. The $50 million fund is part of the company's "Road to Equity" efforts.
College Radio Society Launches
The College Radio Foundation has launched the College Radio Society, a national organization for college radio students, alumni and supporters. Membership starts at $3 a month, and members are encouraged to participate in the society's Facebook group.
WBYT Collects 10,000 Letters for Troops
Federated Media's country station WBYT (100.7 FM, B100) in Elkhart, Indiana collected more than 10,000 letters for members of the armed services over the holiday. The collection was part of the station's 2nd annual 10,000 for the Troops campaign.
FTC Settles With Google, iHeartMedia Over Promos
Federal regulators have settled with Google and iHeartMedia over a marketing promotion concerning a Google-made smartphone. As part of the settlement, iHeartMedia and Google will pay more than $9 million in penalties over deceptive marketing.
Armstrong & Getty Raise $820,000 for Charity
iHeartMedia's Sacramento-based talk show Armstrong & Getty raised more than $820,000 to benefit the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station during a recent radiothon. It was the ninth year the hosts raised money for the charity.
WZRV Listeners Donate 14,000 Pounds of Food
The 14th annual Campaign for Hunger event put on by Royal Broadcasting's Front Royal, Virginia classic hits station WZRV (95.3 FM) saw listeners donate more than 14,000 pounds of food and nearly $17,000 in cash leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Steve Warren Offers Free Christmas Radio Show
On-air host Steve Warren is offering stations a free, three-hour Christmas show full of holiday songs and country superstars. The Country Oldies Christmas Show Special will be offered on a barter basis and can run through December 25.
G Audio Networks Reveals Holiday Programming
G Audio Networks announced its line-up of holiday programming on Monday, which will bring Christmas music and memories from artists and musicians to radio stations across the country. The specials include music- and holiday-related shows.
‘Radio Got Talent’ Competition Offers Cash Prize
A new industry competition will award cash prizes to radio's most-beloved on-air talent. The Radio's Got Talent competition will see NuVoodoo Media Services using its proprietary software to randomly select and screen contest entrants.
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