Sometimes it Takes More Than “Local” to Win
(By Gary Berkowitz) Recently I was in one of the smaller markets I work in. One of the stations in the cluster is a 6kw CHR. Their competition, a 100kw CHR, not only sounds pretty good but also runs the syndicated Dave and Jimmy morning show.
NRG Promotes David Adams
Adams is promoted to Operations Manager for NRG in Omaha. Adams has been with NRG Omaha since November 2020 as PD for KQKQ-FM, KOPW-FM & KOOO-FM.
Jones Joins SimmitMedia
George Jones is the new Market Manager/President for SummitMedia in Greenville, South Carolina. Jones joins SummitMedia after a long career in Detroit with Beasley Media Group, Urban One and iHeart. He replaces Karolyn Mulvaney.
LeGrett to Run Sports For iHeart
Kevin LeGrett is leaving his position as President of iHeart's L.A. Region to take on the role of President of iHeartMedia Sports. iHeart sports includes the iHeartSports Network, the Fox Sports Network and the iHeartPodcast Network with 40 national and 100 local sports podcasts.
Radio Newcomer Takes Over L.A. For iHeart
With Kevin LeGrett taking on the role of Sports President, Alexis Ginas has been named President of the iHeartMedia Los Angeles Region. She'll report to LeGrett who is also the Division President of the iHeart Markets Group.
Ten More House Reps Support Free Radio
Ten more members of the House of Representatives have added their support to a resolution opposing any new performance fee, tax or royalty on radio. That brings the Local Radio Freedom Act up to 159 co-sponsors in the House along with the 18 it has in the Senate.
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Scholarship recipients for this year’s Rising Through the Ranks program, presented by the Radio Advertising Bureau, BMI and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., have been selected. A
More Awards For WTOP
The Hubbard all news station will need to construct a new building for its awards and trophies soon. The Washington, DC all-news station took home 3 first place Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association awards over the weekend.
Closer Look At Drug Policy
Protozoa Pictures is joining with iHeartMedia to take a look at psychedelic drug research. Ethan Nadelmann, founder of the Drug Policy Alliance, will host 'Psychoactive'.
Graham Moves To San Francisco
Cumulus is moving Kevin Graham from Dallas to San Francisco to take over as PD at Bay Area Sports/Talk KNBR 104.5FM/680AM. He leaves the PD chair at WBAP-AM/KLIF-AM in Dallas. Graham replaces Jeremiah Crowe who recently resigned after a five-year run
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