NPR Stands Against Twitter As Label Changed Again
Public radio stations are turning their backs on Twitter in response to the social media platform dubbing NPR "state-owned media" last week. NPR says they boycott Twitter until the label is removed. Other NPR partners, such as KCRW in LA, have now joined in.
A Listener May Have Saved A Boston Sports Host’s Life
Longtime Beasley Boston sports talk host Fred Toucher announced that he will be taking a leave of absence for throat surgery and that a listener may have saved his life. Toucher co-hosts Toucher & Rich with Rich Shertenlieb on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ).
Smulyan Takes ‘Great Minds’ For Rollercoaster Ride
Skyview Networks CEO Steve Jones is moderating a book talk with Emmis Communications' founder Jeff Smulyan about his newly released Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down, on Wednesday, April 12th at 7p ET. The virtual event is free.
April Brings Refreshed Weekday Lineup For HIS Radio
Radio Training Network's HIS Radio in the Carolinas is adding two new voices to weekdays starting April 17. RTN veteran Michelle Tellone will take over middays, while new Music Director Brian Sumner will join afternoon host Harilyn for a two-chair afternoon show.
Dates Set For 15th Annual ‘Rising Through the Ranks’
The Radio Advertising Bureau, BMI, and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) have announced the dates for their 15th annual Rising Through the Ranks, geared towards educating current and emerging female radio managers in broadcast radio.
CMG Atlanta Ensures Happy Easter For 500 Families
Cox Media Group Atlanta’s KISS 104.1 (WALR) held an Easter Dinner Giveaway on April 6 to bring financial relief to listeners. Partnering with a local law firm, the station provided $100 Honey Baked Ham gift cards to 500 families lineup around the block.
iHeartPodcasts Examines A Hard Time With ‘Stiffed’
iHeartPodcasts and Crooked Media explore the rise and fall of the erotic women’s magazine VIVA in Stiffed. Hosted by media executive Jennifer Romolini, the podcast is currently available with new episodes released weekly.
Well+Good Brushes With Celeb Makeup Culture
Want to get inside the beauty and wellness routines of celebrities, dermatologists, founders, and hair stylists? Health brand Well+Good covers it all in their new podcast, Routine Rundown.
Media Monitors: Ad Spend Drops Across The Top 5
Ad numbers failed to keep up with last week's monster increase as Media Monitors has released radio's national advertising data for the week ending April 9. This marks a week of decreased spot play for every top-five advertiser across the board. Who topped the list?
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