IBA Cash Contest Extension
The Independent Broadcasters Association is extending the registration period for member stations to participate in the IBA Fall 2022 National Cash Contest. IBA members now have until this Friday to get in on the money.
Westwood One Extends Benztown Contract
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has extended its partnership with Benztown. Westwood One has been using Benztown's production and imaging libraries since 2011.
WTOP Top 10 Winners
WTOP has named the Grand Prize winners in the “WTOP Top 10 Contest”. The contest supports local restaurants in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia with each category winner getting a check for $1,000.
New iHeart Nebraska-Iowa Area President
Taylor Walet has been promoted to Area President for Nebraska-Iowa. Walet joined iHeartMedia in 2007 as the Market President for iHeart Omaha.
Congressman Wants High Fees Explained
Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer has written a letter to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel regarding the big fee increase on broadcasters for Fiscal Year 2022. The letter has support from over 90 other lawmakers.
We Will All Miss Jim Thompson
(By Deborah Parenti) Jim Thompson was kind, generous, and smart. What distinguished Jim most, however, was his warmth and gracious attitude. Spending even a few minutes with Jim always left one feeling a little better about humanity. He gave his undivided attention to you.
Radio Industry Responds to Thompson Death
When the Broadcasters Foundation of America announced on Monday that its longtime President Jim Thompson had died, the reaction from radio industry executives came pouring in. Here's a sample of what people said about Jim...
Tallahassee Hip Hop Flip
Sports Radio is back in Tallahassee. iHeartMedia Tallahassee flipped its Classic Hip-Hop Throwback 96.5 (1270 WTLY/96.5 W243EG) to 96.5 The Spear. The station is an AM signal with an FM translator.
Put it in The Books
The RAB, in conjunction with BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, has completed its 14th annual Rising Through the Ranks program, which began with a virtual session August 2, and continued with in-person meetings on August 9-11 at BMI in Nashville.
A Record-Setting 261 Hour Broadcast
KAPA, Hawaii Afternoon Drive Host, Tommy “Kahikina” Ching set a new world record for a continuous radio broadcast by remaining on the air for 261 consecutive hours. He also raised more than $50,000 for Hawaii Island United Way.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
