Are You Appealing To A New Generation?
In his latest column, Intergr8 Research's Matt Bailey says for the most part the #1 job of radio programmers is not to break things. Then, he adds, there are times when the only way to fix things is to break things. Matt believes now is the time to start breaking things.
Former Host Faces Another Sexual Assault Claim
Back in March we reported that former KFWR-FM Fort Worth host Justin Frazell was facing sexual assault accusations from a teen that allegedly took place at a New Years Eve party at his home. CBS TV is reporting Frazell is being accused of a second incident with the teen.
Vol Star Joins Nashville Radio Station
Cumulus Media's sports-talker WGFX-FM serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee has hired former Tennessee Volunteer Ron Slay to the afternoon drive show 3HL. Slay joins co-hosts Brent Dougherty and Dawn Davenport.
Doug Holt Passes at Age 52
RadioMixes Mixologist Doug Holt (left) died Wednesday in Little Rock according to company CEO Rob Austin (pictured right). Holt was with the company for 10 years. The cause of death was not announced. A GoFundMe page has been set up HERE to help cover medical expenses.
Road Trip Supporting Vets
Beasley's 94.7 WCSX-FM morning show personalities Big Jim & Ryan from Big Jim’s House will drive 300 miles on an Ultimate Restaurant Road Trip. The trip will be from Detroit to St. Ignace, Michigan to help raise money for Veterans.
Bobby O’Jay Joins Tennessee Radio HoF
WDIA PD and personality Bobby O’Jay will be inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame this summer. O’Jay has been with the Memphis station since February 1983.
Examining Nexstar Digital Shift
The latest Borrell's Local Marketing Trends looks at the reorganization at Nexstar. The company shutdown its separate digital venture and got rid of unprofitable products late last year.
She Quit Her TV News Job To Become A Podcaster
Meet Erica Mandy. Today Erica is running a multiple six-figure podcast business and taking home more money than she made working for the CBS affiliate in Los Angeles. And she is also now one of the most successful podcasters in the space.
Alpha Strikes Back at Wilson
In the ugly public battle between Alpha Media and former company CEO Larry Wilson, the latest blow in this drama is delivered by Alpha, in a filing with the FCC. Alpha Media is in the midst of a bankruptcy proceeding. Wilson is trying to derail that process. Here's the latest.
DraftKings To Distribute Le Batard
It's a first for DraftKings. The gambling company has inked a content distribution, monetization and sponsorship agreement with Meadowlark Media. As part of the deal, Meadowlark Media and DraftKings will distribute The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz and the Le Batard & Friends Network across audio, TV, digital and social channels.
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