Two Promotions As Sanchez Departs iHeart Boston
As iHeartMedia Boston's WBZ-AM Program Director Rob Sanchez exits, the cluster has announced changes on its leadership team. Starting July 1, Bill Flaherty will become Director of Programming and Operations, and Jay Borselle will step into the News Director role.
Double Homecoming: Mo Returns To Tampa And Radio
As of Monday, June 5, multimedia influencer Mo on the Radio has been appointed as the afternoon drive personality on Beasley Media Group's Tampa country station 99.5 QYK (WQYK). The job is a homecoming for Mo, who started his radio career in Tampa at 18.
Alabama Expands iHeart Morning Gig Across Alabama
iHeartMedia Tuscaloosa's 94.1 ZBQ (WZBQ) and Huntsville's 106.5 KISS FM (WQRV-HD2) have announced the expansion of The Alabama Show. Hosted by Alabama Cole and co-hosted by DJ New Era, the show originates from WQEN in Birmingham.
Does Your Station Attract Top-Tier Sales Talent?
High-performing sales teams don’t come together by chance. Bringing in and retaining high-performing radio sellers is a balancing act that many managers have to learn in an era of revolving door personnel changes. So how do you build a championship team?
WBZ’s Toucher Back After ‘Worst Five Days’ Of His Life
After a week-long absence following some concerning tweets describing self-harm, Fred Toucher returned to the air in Boston on Friday. The co-host of Toucher and Rich had been absent from the station since Memorial Day weekend.
Former FEMA Head Responds To AM For Every Vehicle
While more technological trade groups are coming out in opposition to the AM For Every Vehicle Act, which would mandate AM radio in all future cars, former FEMA administrator Michael Brown penned a passionate letter in support of the act.
Life In Prison For Accused Killer Of WWJ’s Matthews
After the brutal September attack that left Audacy Detroit News/Talk WWJ-AM anchor Jim Matthews dead, the fate of the man accused of his murder has been decided. Presiding Judge James Biernat referred to Arthur Williamson as the “embodiment of evil.”
Will Meta Remove All News Content From Facebook?
One day after Meta threatened to pull all news from Facebook and Instagram if it is signed into law, the California Assembly voted 46-6 vote in favor of the California Journalism Preservation Act. The CJPA would require major tech companies to pay journalists a usage fee.
‘How Many Ads Must I Run?’
It’s the age-old question: "How many ads must I run? How many week/months must my advertising schedule continue?" Radio sellers bump up against these questions on a daily basis. As it turns out, both were already answered in 1885.
How To Showcase Your Station’s Targetability
(By Marc Greenspan) How does an advertiser pick the right radio station for their ad campaign in today’s media landscape? You will get different answers depending on who you ask. How can you improve your chances of being picked?
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