Goodbye Dear Friend
(By Deborah Parenti) I doubt many of you ever knew or heard of Alan Gray but he is another broadcaster we have lost. He left the radio industry a number of years ago but stood, in his time, as an incredible professional with enormous vision.
NPR Board Elects George as Member Director
National Public Radio has elected Stephen George to the NPR Board of Directors as a Member Director. George is President and CEO of Louisville Public Media, where he previously served as executive editor. He fills an unexpired term vacancy and will serve for three years.
James Moves To Salt Lake
Cumulus Media has hired Jesse James to host mornings on Country Station KUBL-FM in Salt Lake City. He'll debut in mid-March and a search is on for his co-host.
CRS App Ready
The mobile app for CRS 2023 is now live on the App Store and Google Play for iPhone and Android devices. The app features integrated calendar upgrades, a live Q&A, and the latest event news.
NAB State Leadership Conference Next Week
The NAB is hosting its annual State Leadership Conference on Tuesday, February 28 at Washington Nationals Park. Local radio and television broadcasters from across America will gather to discuss legislative and regulatory issues important to broadcasting.
Revolution, Beasley Extend Contract
Major League Soccer team the New England Revolution, and Beasley Media Group, have extended their partnership to make 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM), the flagship home of the Revolution for several more years.
MLS Team, iHeart Sign Cincy Deal
FC Cincinnati has announced local radio broadcast plans for the 2023 season. For the first time in club history, the Orange and Blue will have an exclusive, non-simulcast radio contract continuing their partnership with iHeartMedia.
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Merging Tech With Storytelling
"Immersive Storytelling: Expanding Audiences with XR in Games, Education, and Location-Based Entertainment" has been added as an NAB Mainstage Session at the upcoming NAB show in Las Vegas.
Jersey Town Hall On Workforce Shortfall
"Workforce in Peril – New Jersey Cops, Nurses, and Teachers", is the latest WKXW-FM Town Hall program. New Jersey 101.5’s Eric Scott will lead a discussion that not only looks at why these shortages exist, but what can be done to address them.
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