Cromwell Announces Two Local Sports Shows
Cromwell Media has announced that one of Tennessee’s longest running local sports radio shows, TN Prep Weekly, hosted by Chris Eakes (pictured), has a new home at 94.9 FM The Fan.
The Conclave Returns
The Conclave in-person event in Minneapolis is returning from a two-year absence. The return in 2023 will celebrate more than 40 years of the conference filled with workshops and experts for industry programmers.
Call For More Diversity In Ownership
NABOB CEO Jim Winston and Dr. Benjamin Chavis Jr., CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, are calling for more diversity in American media ownership. In an Op-Ed piece the pair said the move should become a "national priority."
My Boss Quit Today
(By Trey Stafford) I knew that Ed would never quit before he died. At managers meetings over the years, we did an “anonymous question for the CEO” segment. Someone would always ask, “when will you retire, Ed?” He never wavered with his response. “I won’t ever quit.
The Industry Remembers Saga CEO Ed Christian
Saga Communications announced Monday that CEO Ed Christian died Friday at the age of 78. Christian passed away after a short illness. Warren Lada, a member of Saga’s Board of Directors and former COO, has been appointed Interim CEO.
Despite Record Revenues, BMI Cuts 30 Employees
Performance Rights Organization BMI is cutting just under 10% of its workforce. Those cuts are being made despite the fact that the organization hauled in over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Progressive Back On Top
Progressive has jumped back into first place on the Media Monitor list. Continuing the weekly back-and-forth with Indeed, the insurance giant claimed the top spot by a slim 82 spot margin.
IBA Announces Bailey as Keynote
The Independent Broadcasters Association has announced that ARC Software CEO Jason Bailey will be a keynote speaker at the IBA Members-Only In-Focus Conference, September 21, which is being held in conjunction with Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Summit.
Marketron Upgrades NXT
Marketron NXT now includes a Custom Solutions Desk and a search engine marketing upgrade. According to the company, NXT clients will find it easier to include cross-channel advertising to include niche digital partners and tactics with the upgrade.
Digital Disney Station Debuts
Audacy has launched a Disney Branded station collection on its digital platform. The ten station collection features playlists ranging the full spectrum of Disney Music Group offerings.
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