Your Deadline to Nominate is This Friday
Nominations for Radio Ink's 2022 Medallas de Cortez awards are still being accepted. The awards will be presented at the Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference June 22-23 in Miami. Make your nominations in 7 categories HERE. Your deadline is THIS FRIDAY.
Ukraine Relief Fundraising In Tulsa
The Cox Media Group Tulsa cluster of Radio and TV stations is raising money to purchase medical supplies for the people of Ukraine. The cluster is partnering with non-profit MedShare to send 100% of the funds to help care for those impacted by the invasion.
An Audacy Rebrand In San Francisco
Audacy has launched 102.1 JAMS (KRBQ-FM) in San Francisco. The station, previously known as The New Q102.1, will continue to feature a wide collection of classic hip-hop hits and throwbacks.
Loud Media Adds Stations
Loud Media has reached an agreement with Blount Broadcasting to acquire WGAP, WKVL, and their associated translators W290DJ and W265DR. Loud Media operates radio stations in New York, Tennessee, and Colorado.
Cumulus Reviewing Offer
The radio industry was buzzing late Thursday when Reuters posted a story that Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw floated an offer to buy Cumulus for between $300 and $340 million. Here's how the Cumulus Board of Directors reacted.
KRBE Giving Away Gas
The Houston Hit Music station kicked off its Fuel Good Fridays free gas giveaway Thursday with a gas station takeover during the The Roula and Ryan morning show. On-air personalities and staff pumped free gas for the first 104 cars that stopped by a Phillips 66 station.
Radio Stations Ready To Help in Georgia
Cumulus' Savannah cluster has launched a relief drive to help residents of Bryan County, GA, who were impacted by last Tuesday’s deadly tornado. The twister devastated several neighborhoods, destroyed homes and left thousands without power.
Webby Nominations Announced
Audacy's Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios, have garnered 22 nominations for the 2022 Webby Awards. Nominations span original series, partner series, partner networks, and branded content.
iHM Daytime Country Fest Show
The iHeartCountry Festival Daytime Village lineup for May 7 is set for Austin, Texas. The free daytime event will feature live performances by Jimmie Allen, Lainey Wilson, Ryan Hurd, Ingrid Andress, Caroline Jones, Conner Smith and others.
Storm Snaps Tower in Half
Alpha Media is working to get 4 Iowa stations back on the air when a serious storm swept through the Mason City area. As you can see from this picture the tower snapped and fell onto to the radio station building.
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