Sessions Named Afternoon Drive Host at KKBQ
Cox Media Group says Lauren "Lo" Sessions — one of Radio Ink's "30 and Under Superstar" — has been named the new afternoon drive host and assistant program director/music director at country station KKBQ (92.9 FM, Q93) in Houston.
Pittman Interviews GroupM’s Juhl on Podcast
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman interviewed GroupM's Christian Juhl on the latest edition of his Math & Magic podcast. The conversation explored Juhl's work during the dot-com bubble and how GroupM is using its size to change the ad and media industries for the better.
‘Women in Podcast’ Report to be Released
Edison Research and SXM Media will release the Women in Podcast report in mid-December. The report will be released during a presentation by two executives, who will offer insight into a variety of data points collected and analyzed as part of the research.
‘Matt Walsh Show’ Joins Daily Wire Block
Westwood One is expanding its partnership with conservative media outlet The Daily Wire to include distribution of The Matt Walsh Show, starting in January 2023. The Matt Walsh Show will continue to be offered as a podcast as well.
Patty Steele to Depart WCBS-FM
Patty Steele says her last show with Audacy's New York City oldies station WCBS-FM (101.1 FM) will coincide with co-host Scott Shannon's retirement in mid-December, after which she will focus on her podcast while exploring other opportunities.
David Howard to Succeed Tom Moyer in D.C.
Tom Moyer, the general manager of Salem Media Group's four stations in Washington, D.C., will retire at the end of the year. The company said general sales manager David Howard will succeed Moyer upon his departure.
KWJJ Eradicates $4 Million in Medical Debt
Portland country station KWJJ (99.5 FM) helped nullify more than $4 million in medical debt during a recent campaign. The campaign, in partnership with the charity RIP Medical Debt, helped ease debt for more than 3,200 listeners.
Chicago to Get Some Holiday Cheer
iHeartMedia's Chicago cluster is giving away nearly $100,000 in cash, food and toys to Chicagoland families during the holidays with the return of “Spreading Holiday Cheer in Chicagoland,” a celebration of giving back to listeners and the community during the holiday season.
Nielsen: Radio Still Best Way to Reach Hispanic Audience
A new report from Nielsen reveals that radio is the most-viable way to reach U.S. Hispanic audiences. The study showed that 97% of all Latinos ages 18 and over listen to AM and FM radio on a monthly basis.
‘Speak Up!’ Program Launched in Laurie Kahn’s Memory
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio says it has launched a new mentoring program called Speak Up! The program was created in partnership with Media Staffing Network Founder and CEO Laurie Kahn prior to her passing in late October.
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