WKSU Merging With Ideastream Public Media
The Kent State University Board of Trustees has voted to approve a merger of WKSU 89.7 with Cleveland based Ideastream Public Media. The agreement takes effect October 1.
Mariners Stay With 710 ESPN Seattle
710 ESPN Seattle will continue as the Flagship Radio Station for Mariners baseball. The multi-year extension means the 2022 season will be the 32nd year KIRO-AM has been the radio home of the team.
iHeart Tweaks Denver Programming
iHeartMedia Denver is adjusting programming at KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM and 630 KHOW. The changes at the news, talk, sports talk stations take effect later this month.
Does Radio Need A Marketplace To Buy Music?
Lee Greer (left) and Chuck Fleckenstein believe so. They've launched NPREX, which they hope the radio industry will evolve to, and away from PRO's like BMI and ASCAP.
Who Is Radio’s Next Joe Rogan?
(By Ken Benson) Joe Rogan is the most popular and highest paid podcaster in the world. His program is heard exclusively on Spotify and Joe Rogan’s notoriety has significantly boosted interest in podcasting worldwide.
CPB Awards $1.3 Million To Help Roll-out Format
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded the grants to three public radio stations to implement the Urban Alternative format to connect with young, multicultural audiences.
Need More Contracts? Do More Contracting – Upfront
(By Michael Doyle) Most salespeople think that you contract with the prospect at the close of the sales cycle. You know; do the paperwork. Most sales are lost by sellers who don’t contract upfront.
(Sponsored) Another First From The Creators of Adthos
The world premiere of Adthos Creative Studio puts the production of broadcast-quality AI-generated audio advertising into the hands of broadcasters. Create powerful targeted ads using the very latest in synthetic voice technology.
Check Out This Killer Job Opening!
Are you looking to start anew with a growing company? We love to highlight great job openings from the many we receive in our classified section. Krantz Media Group is growing its sales department. Check out all the details HERE, fancy up your resume, and get on their interview list.
Foundation Nets $200K From Tourney
The Broadcasters Foundation of America raised over $200,000 to help broadcasters in need during Monday's 2021 Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
