Will HD Radio Be Back in GM Vehicles
GM Authority is reporting that General Motors will drop HD Radio from the feature list for the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD and 2022 GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks. The deletion is being blamed on a global microchip shortage. We reached out to Xperi to get their take on what's happening.
Our Special Interview With George Noory
Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan interviewed Coast to Coast AM host George Noory. The overnight program is heard on more than 640 stations nationwide. Noory has been the host for 18 years and just signed a new long-term deal to continue dazzling listeners. Watch it on FACEBOOK or listen on iHeartRadio, Apple or Spotify
Bubba Gets Court Order Against Alleged Stalker
Bubba The Love Sponge has obtained an anti-stalking court order against a man who has allegedly made threats against him. The Protection Against Stalking order was issued June 24, 2021 by The Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial District for Hillsborough County, Florida.
Audacy Flips Alternative to Country in Buffalo
The Wolf (WLKK-FM) is Audacy's new Country station in Buffalo. Previously known as Alternative Buffalo, the station will be heard on 107.7 and FM translator 104.7. The station will launch with 5,000 songs commercial-free.
RTDNF Award Students
The Radio Television Digital News Foundation has announced the recipients of scholarships for journalism students and fellowships for new professionals. The 50th class of scholars and fellows will receive over $30,000 in monetary awards.
Townsquare Combining Teams
Townsquare has announced longtime Digital Leader Jared Willig has been appointed Chief Content Officer, overseeing content across all 322 Townsquare radio stations, 350 local websites and mobile apps and all national Music & Entertainment brands.
Stern Outrage
SiriusXM host Howard Stern said on his show this week that his new deal with the Satellite company allows him to take summers off. As a result, those who pay the fee for Stern's show, will hear reruns until September after this week. Fans are none too happy.
Santrella Takes The Big Chair
Salem Media Group Broadcast President David Santrella was elected chairman of the NAB Joint Board of Directors when the NAB Board met this week. Townsquare CEO Bill Wilson was elected Radio Board chair.
Big Tech Continues To Spend Big Money For Podcasts
Amazon is acquiring exclusive rights to SmartLess, a podcast hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes. Bloomberg reports Amazon is paying between $60 and $80 million for the show in a 3-year deal.
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