Benztown Feature On Hi-Profile Trial
Elizabeth Holmes, one of the youngest self-made billionaires in America, is on trial for criminal fraud. Benztown is offering a daily short-form feature on the trial of the founder of Theranos; a now defunct health technology company.
Did The NAB Make The Correct Call?
The NAB's Las Vegas convention makes up 70% of the organization's revenue. In trying to save its 2021 show, after canceling in 2020, the organization pushed the event from April to October. Then, last month, announced vaccine proof would be required. It wasn't enough.
Here’s The Official NAB Statement
NAB CEO Gordon Smith said, "It has become apparent that we will not be able to deliver the kind of 2021 NAB Show experience that our industry has come to expect or that meets the high standards we set for ourselves."
iHeart Tulsa Debuts Patriot 1300
KAKC-AM has flipped formats and has rebranded in Tulsa. The sports station, formerly known as '1300 The Buzz', is now 'Patriot 1300 AM Real Talk'.
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.
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