Saga Appoints Eric Christian to CMO Role
Saga Communications has promoted Eric Christian to the role of chief marketing officer. He previously worked as the company's vice president of digital strategies. CEO Chris Forgy said Christian's promotion was long overdue.
iHeart Appoints Two Sales Execs in New York
iHeartMedia has appointed two new sales executives at its New York stations WWPR (105.1 FM) and WWRL (1600 AM). Victor Giacomelli has been named Vice President of Sales at the stations, while Travia Charmont has been appointed Sales Manager.
New Podcast Takes A Look at a Megachurch’s ‘False Profits’
Storyglass has teamed up with iHeartPodcasts to launch a new eight-part podcast series False Profits: Hillsong, which takes a look into a global megachurch.
CMG Promotes Williams Down in Florida
Cox Media Group in Orlando has promoted Ashley Williams to Director of Sales. Williams has been with CMG for 15 years. CMG owns 7 stations in the Orlando market.
FCC Releases New Report on Pirate Radio Actions
The FCC has released its latest annual report on its enforcement strategies and actions against pirate radio broadcasters. Among other things, the FCC has launched a new database with pirate radio enforcement actions and posted job openings for five field agents.
Radio Hall of Fame Accepting Nominees
The Museum of Broadcast Communications is now accepting nominees for the 2023 Radio Hall of Fame. The nomination process runs through Friday, March 31. As part of the process, 24 names will be selected and voted upon by around 1,000 industry personnel later this year.
Benztown Offers Black History Month Special
Benztown is offering a free music special to commemorate Black History Month. The program, presented by Top 10 Now & Then, is designed for urban AC, rhythmic oldies and classic hip hop stations. To learn more, visit the Benztown website.
Virtual Jock Signs ‘Life with Lindsay’
New Generation Radio's VirtualJock.com has signed a distribution agreement with Lindsay Cochrane's Life with Lindsay, the company announced on Wednesday. VirtualJock.com is now heard in over 85 markets across the United States.
Trust is Difficult to Measure
(By Buzz Knight) Trust is difficult to measure. It is one of the most challenging qualities for brands to earn, takes many years of painstaking consistency of execution, and is painfully quick and easy to lose.
Mary DelGrande Takes Over as CEO at vCreative
Broadcast software company vCreative announced Wednesday that Mary DelGrande has been promoted to CEO. She takes over for Susie Hedrick who joined vCreative four years ago and took the helm from founder Jinny Laderer. Hedrick has has accepted a leadership position at WideOrbit.















