Are You Ambassador Material?
If you think you are, the NAB wants to hear from you. The National Association of Broadcasters has launched the Broadcast Ambassador Program, a volunteer initiative designed to enhance communication between the NAB and member stations.
KMOX in St. Louis Gets an FM Translator
Entercom has expanded the reach of News Radio 1120 KMOX. The station will simulcast on FM translator 98.7. Market Manager Becky Domyan said, “We're beyond excited to amplify the reach of the one and only KMOX and serve the St. Louis area in a more significant way.”
Entercom Baltimore Raises $1.3 Million For Kids
The $1.3 million was raised during the “Mix 106.5 Radiothon for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center,” last week. It's the 32nd year the Radiothon has been held in Baltimore.
The Gambler Bets On Toledo
iHeartMedia Toledo has debuted Fox Sports 1230 The Gambler (WCWA-AM). Branded, "Toledo’s Sports Action Starts Here"; the station promises a way for listeners to keep up to date on all things sports, with a focus on gambling, fantasy recommendations and the latest sports headlines.
Women’s Day Celebration
International Women’s Day is March 8 and iHeartMedia is planning to celebrate influential women in music. iHeartRadio Presents SeeHer Hear Her: Celebrating Women in Music, will include a week long countdown featuring music and interviews with top women artists, influencers and thought leaders.
Incognito Joins Reach Media
Incognito’s Posted on the Corner show has officially moved to Reach Media for distribution and syndication. The move puts the show on weeknights in seven markets.
Five For Fox
Fox News Audio has added five new podcasts to its programming catalogue. There will be one slated to debut each week beginning March 8.
ASCAP Hires New HR SVP
Patty Erickson has joined the ASCAP team as Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources. Erickson comes to ASCAP from BBC Studios Americas, where she was Senior VP and Head of Human Resources.
Line-Up Changes At KFXX
1080 The FAN (KFXX-AM), Portland is moving the midday team to mornings. The afternoon slot will be filled with a veteran station host joined by a market TV sportscaster.
Morgan Wallen Returns
At least one station is now playing Wallen's music again. WMYL-FM in Knoxville started playing his music after an online poll of its listeners. 92% of those polled wanted Wallen songs to be put back on the radio. And that's exactly what the station started doing late last week.
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