Baseball Agent Sues Radio Host
The Athletic is reporting that the former agent of L.A. Dodger Freddie Freemen, Casey Close, has filed a libel lawsuit against Fox Sports radio host Doug Gottlieb (pictured).
WBAP Tackles School Safety Issue
WBAP Dallas host Rick Roberts is hosting a special live broadcast on Wednesday, July 20th, called School Security and Your Child’s Safety. Roberts will discuss ways that DFW schools can improve their security and keep children safe with a panel of experts and community leaders.
Our Virtual Podcasting Conference Begins in 4 Days
If you want your unfair share of podcasting revenue set aside July 19th and 20th to join us. We'll be interviewing one successful money making podcaster after another, including: Michele Tafoya, Gene Baxter, Eric Zane, Steve Goldstein, Matt Pinfield and many others.
Salem Hires Cary Pahigian For TV Side
Salem Media Group has hired former longtime radio executive Cary Pahigian as Vice President and General Manager of Salem News Channel. Salem News Channel is a 24/7 OTT Television Network.
GeoBroadcast Responds to Recent Attacks
Yesterday 49 State Broadcast Associations came out against GeoBroadcast Solutions' proposal to modify an FCC rule that would allow FM boosters to broadcast targeted content for 5 minutes (or less) per hour. The NAB has been campaigning against the technology.
RAB Hits Back Against SirusXM Bash Piece
Yesterday we reported about how SiriusXM took aim at radio in an e-mail marketing piece that said consumers were wasting their time with AM/FM Radio. Late in the day, the RAB struck back. Here's how the organization responded to the Satellite company.
Beasley Announces New Afternoon Show on The Fanatic
It's called The Best Show Ever? and will feature Tyrone Johnson, Ricky Bottalico, Hunter Brody and Jennifer Scordo. The new show on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia takes over the 2 p.m - 6 p.m. slot previously occupied by The Mike Missanelli Show.
IBA Announces 5th National Cash Contest
The contest will begin September 15th, according to IBA President Ron Stone. So far over $180,000 has been given away during the previous four contests. The deadline to register for the Fall contest is August 15th and you must be a member station to take part.
Time To Register For RTDNA22
The Radio Television Digital News Association has set the Early Bird Registration Deadline for RTDNA22 for July 27, 2022. The news-leadership retreat is set for September 14-16 in Indianapolis.
49 State Associations Oppose Zonecasting
In a letter to The FCC, 49 State Broadcasters Associations have come out in opposition of a potential rule change, proposed by GeoBoradcast Solutions, that would allow targeted content using FM boosters.
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