KROQ and MTV’s Largent Passes At 58
Former KROQ Music Director and MTV VJ Lewis Largent has passed away. Over the weekend, Largent's family confirmed the 58-year-old died on February 20 after a long illness. Largent is survived by his wife and their two children.
Rush Mansion Sells For Palm Beach Record
Two years after his passing, Rush Limbaugh's waterfront Florida mansion has sold for a Palm Beach-record $155 million. Property records show Limbaugh's widow, Kathryn, quietly listed the combined three addresses through a trust last year.
Beasley Celebrates 50 For Bell
Beasley Media Group Philadelphia paid tribute to VP and Market Manager Joe Bell's fifty year broadcasting career with a surprise celebration on Friday. CEO Caroline Beasley and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney were both in attendance to honor Bell.
A Happy Radio Anniversary To Bridges
Press Communications New Jersey VP of Programming and morning man Robby Bridges celebrates 30 years in radio this week. Bridges' career, which led him to his current stations WWZY and WBHX, has spanned many formats and stations.
The Experiential Opportunity for Country Radio
(By Buzz Knight) A few years back as the pandemic was beginning, I took an online class at Yale called “The Science of Well-Being” on the recommendation of a friend. The class is taught by Dr. Laurie Santos.
The Power of Words
(By Mike McVay) A quiver full of “Go To” quotes is an arsenal that has benefited me in my career and I’m sure many of you. These are my “Go To’s” that you can steal:
Talk The Talk
(By Rick Fink) Why is it that media reps aren’t granted the same instant credibility as agencies? Primarily, it has to do with our reputation. I’m not referring to your personal reputation, but rather to our industry’s reputation. Much of it is well deserved!
Selling the Value of Your Older Audience
(By Marc Greenspan) Your station’s ratings can be a source of joy or sorrow. Let’s say your station garners an older-skewing demographic – one that likely has a large portion of Adults 55+ (or even 65+).
Byrd Home To Roost On Afternoons In Chicago
Hubbard Radio Chicago is flying high, announcing Byrd's promotion to permanent afternoon show host at 97.1 The Drive (WDRV). Byrd had been doing nights at The Drive since 2020. He started filling in for afternoons temporarily in December.
iHeart Chicago Honors ‘Women Who WIN’
In honor of Women's History Month, iHeartMedia Chicago has partnered with two local women's groups for the third annual “Women Who WIN”. The eight honorees are recognized as dynamic women leaders who have made a significant impact in Chicago.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
