Report: Wayne Randazzo Leaving WCBS-AM
Wayne Randazzo will leave his position as play-by-play announcer for New York Mets games called on WCBS (880 AM), according to multiple reports. Randazzo is apparently headed to Los Angeles, where he will serve as the TV announcer for Angels games.
Nielsen’s Brad Kelly to Leave Company
Brad Kelly, the managing partner of Nielsen Audio, will leave the company as part of a broader executive shake-up there, Radio Ink has confirmed. He has worked for Nielsen since 2007 and was an executive at radio measurement firm Arbitron from 1998 to 2007.
Audacy Report: Kids Love Smart Speakers
A new marketing and insights report released by Audacy on Monday shows the majority of young people born over the last decade are attentive when using smart speakers like those powered by Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri or the Google Assistant.
Audacy Releases List of Most-Played Artists, Songs
Audacy has compiled its list of the most-played artists and songs aired on its music stations across the country in 2022. Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran and Doja Cat were the top-three most-played artists on Audacy music stations across the country.
Salem Promotes Gallagher to GM in Chicago
Salem says the general manager of its Little Rock station cluster, John Gallagher, has been promoted to the same role for the company's Chicago-area stations. The promotion takes effect January 1; he was in the process of relocating to Illinois when the opportunity opened up.
Beasley Relaunches KXTE as Hot Talk Station
Beasley Media has launched a hot talk station in place of its alternative rock-format in Las Vegas. Starting Monday, December 19, KXTE (107.5 FM) will drop its "Alt 107.5" branding to become "X 107.5, Xtreme Radio," with a line-up of local and syndicated talk shows.
Wrongful Conviction Podcast Wins Big
Lava for Good Podcasts will be recognized by the first annual Signal Listener’s Choice Awards with nominations for two of its shows, Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng and Wrongful Conviction.
Bongino Says He’s Quitting Radio
The Conservative host made the announcement on his nationally syndicated show Friday. Bongino said he's ending the show when his contract is up in 18 months. He's syndicated by Cumulus' Westwood One. Bongino said something else that was interesting.
A Podcast About Michael Jackson Launches
Ninth Planet Audio and Luminary have launched Telephone Stories: The Trials of Michael Jackson. What starts as a simple question of guilt or innocence quickly turns into a searching chronicle of race, fame and abuse. Brandon Ogborn hosts.
The Obama’s Bulk Up Podcasting Team Staff
Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, has announced several hires and promotions as it expands its audio team.
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