Why Will These Dj’s Be Wearing Pajamas?
Cumulus Media's classic hip-hop station KSZR (97.5 FM, The Vibe) in Tucson will host the first annual "DJs for PJs" pajama and book drive event on Saturday. The event will see station personalities collect pajamas, books and monetary donations.
Nik Rivers Returning to Rochester
Stephens Media Group says Nik Rivers will return to Buffalo to serve as the operations manager for its three stations there, starting in December. Rivers previously worked in Rochester as the program director for WZNE (94.1 FM, The Zone).
BIA: Local Revenue Will Be Flat in 2023
In its newly released 2023 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast, BIA Advisory Services estimates revenues across all media will reach $165.7 billion in 2023, a drop of 0.5 percent from BIA's final estimate of $166.5 billion for 2022.
Katz Media Raises $47,000 for Broadcasters Foundation
Katz Media Group raised more than $47,000 for the Broadcasters Foundation during its 12th annual company-wide membership drive. The total amount raised by Katz Media Group has grown to nearly $450,000 since the drive's inception.
‘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.
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