Powerful Senator Tells Automakers AM Radio Must Stay
With more chatter bubbling up that AM radio may not have a place on the computer entertainment dashboard of the future, especially in electric vehicles, Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Markey has a message for automakers.
NPR Avoids Layoffs with Hiring Freeze
NPR will implement a hiring freeze as the program distributor explores ways to cut costs amid a drop in sponsorship revenue. The move will help NPR avoid layoffs, a tactic other media companies have used in recent months amid economic uncertainty.
Report: SiriusXM Plans Job Cuts Amid Sales Slump
SiriusXM is planning to reduce its headcount as the company grapples with a slowdown in sales and long-term economic uncertainty, according to a report published on Thursday. SiriusXM currently has around 5,600 employees across several divisions.
Radio’s Future African American Leaders
It's time to make your nomination for Radio Ink's 2023 Future African American leaders list. Our list includes radio employees from every aspect of the radio business from all over the country.
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.
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