Ron Sexton of ‘Bob & Tom’ Targeted
A cast member of the syndicated Bob & Tom Show was the victim of an attempted homicide over the weekend, according to a local television report. Ron Sexton was targeted by a gunman who fired at least nine times into his rental car.
Pressure Mounts on EV Makers Over AM Radio Support
Lawmakers and broadcast station operators continue to mount pressure on manufacturers of electric vehicles who are deliberately leaving out AM radio tuners in their new, all-electric cars. Station owners say the fix to the issue isn't complicated.
Larson Extends With Compass Media Networks
Compass Media Networks and Lars Larson announced today a multi-year extension whereby Compass Media Networks will continue to serve as the exclusive home of The Lars Larson Show for national syndication. Larson has been with Compass since 2009.
Kohl’s Grabs Top Commercial Spot
Department store chain Kohl's had the most-run commercial spot on radio stations across the country, with over 40,000 spots aired. It was about 8,000 spots fewer than last week's king of commercials, insurance company Progressive.
WBT Collects Over 800 Bikes for Charlotte Kids
Charlotte-based news-talk station WBT (1110 AM, 99.3 FM) collected more than 800 bikes for local children during an annual event. The station and its staff partnered with a local television station to collect the bikes at the Kids First store.
KBOI Breaks Record for Toy Drive
Boise news-talk station KBOI (670 AM, 93.1 FM) broke a record during its annual toy drive with the U.S. Marine Corps. The charity event, Idaho's largest Toy Drive, saw more than 15,000 toys donated and an additional $45,000 in cash.
WNNF Collects Toys During ‘Homegrown’ Benefit Concert
Cincinnati country station WNNF (94.1 FM, Cat Country) hosted its annual "Homegrown" benefit concert on Saturday. The station partnered with the Police Department of Covington, Kentucky and the Steinford Toy Foundation to collect toys for local children.
WOWO Raises $207,000 for Honor Flight
Fort Wayne, Indiana news-talk station WOWO (1190 AM, 107.5 FM) raised over $207,000 during a two-day campaign for Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, which helps Purple Heart recipients fly to Washington D.C. to reflect at national memorials.
Beasley Detroit Station Helps Homeless
KISS-FM in Detroit's 8th Annual “Sleeping Bags for the Homeless” Radiothon raised $107, 250 to benefit Detroit’s homeless and families living in area shelters. Proceeds benefited the EMG Foundation.
Stations Raise Funds for Children’s Hospitals, Charities
Stations in Milwaukee, Boston, Richmond, Madison, Chicago, Hartford, Philadelphia and Houston raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and other donations during charity events to benefit local children's hospitals and other non-profit groups.
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