LeGeyt: 47 Million People Listen to AM Radio Every Week
During a CRS fireside chat on Tuesday, NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt addressed the many issues facing broadcasters today, including a performance rights tax, radio’s place in the dashboard, recruiting talent, and AM Radio being removed from electric cars.
Two New GMs For Radio One Buffalo
Radio One Buffalo promotes from within for two new cluster General Managers. Donny Tomasulo steps into the broadcast VP/GM role, while market sales veteran Trish Wiest is now VP/GM of the group's ad agency, Media One Buffalo.
‘TheGrio Daily’ Celebrates 100 Episodes
TheGrio Daily with Michael Harriot celebrates the 100-episode milestone with a special release on Friday, March 17. The episode features Harriot discussing the significance of America's current grappling with racism, combined with a childhood lesson from his mother.
Horizon Punches ‘Ticket’ On New FM Signal
Horizon Broadcasting Group adds a third OTA signal for Sports/Talk The Ticket (KRCO-AM). The Bend, Oregon station is now broadcasting on 92.5 FM, the original 690 AM, and KQAK-FM HD-3. The new FM frequency signed on Monday.
NRB Announces 2023 Radio Award Recipients
NRB has announced the recipients of their 2023 Radio Awards, which recognize the most outstanding ministries, organizations, programs, and producers within the world of Christian AM/FM broadcasters. WMCA-AM, New Life Live!, and Byron Tyler take top honors.
‘Indisputable’ Passes The Million Mark
TYT's Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey has achieved 1 million podcast downloads, putting the show in the top 5% of all podcasts. This comes after The Hicks Evaluation Group recognized Indisputable as “America’s Fastest Growing Television News Show.”
‘Professional Homegirl’ Joins Black Effect Podcast Network
The Professional Homegirl Podcast is joining iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network. Beginning March 21, new episodes with host Eboné Almon talk with women of color who have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
Beasley CTO To Receive NAB Honor In Vegas
The NAB is honoring Beasley Media Group Chief Technology Officer Michael Cooney as this year's recipient of the NAB Radio Engineering Achievement Award. Cooney will be recognized on the Main Stage of the 2023 NAB Show on April 18.
iHeartRadio Music Awards Announce 2023 Host
iHeartMedia has found this year's host for the iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 27. Four-time Grammy-winning rocker Lenny Kravitz will pull double duty as host and performer – adding to the previously announced lineup. More nominees were announced as well.
Radio Health Journal Finds New Voice As Pence Retires
After more than three decades, Radio Health Journal will have a new voice for the show. Elizabeth Westfield will replace Reed Pence as he retires from the long-running public affairs health program, making the show now largely female-led.















