FCC Eyes Broadcast Regulation Reform in 2023
The FCC faces resolving the 2018 Quadrennial Review as it undertakes the 2022 review, David Oxenford writes at the Broadcast Law Blog. It also could consider zonecasting and Class C4 FM service, which would impact the radio industry.
Stewart Joins KCMP as Assistant PD
Minnesota Public Radio's KCMP (89.3 FM, The Current) in Minneapolis has hired Kendall Stewart to serve as its assistant program director, starting February 6. Stewart joins KCMP from WCNR (106.1 FM, The Corner), an adult album alternative station based in Charlotte.
Dan Mason Joins Juice Reel as Advisor
Sports bet tracking and analytics app Juice Reel says VSIN chairman Dan Mason has joined the company as an investor and strategic advisor. The app allows sports fans to sync their bets across different sports books and monitor the valuation of their bets in real-time.
WESA Pittsburgh Revamps Weekend Schedule
Pittsburgh's public radio station WESA (90.5) has released a new schedule that offers a wider selection of programs for listeners who tune in on Saturdays and Sundays. A spokesperson for the station said the schedule changes were based on listener feedback.
Report: Michael Kay Could Retire from ESPN Radio
The New York Post is reporting that Michael Kay is contemplating a retirement from New York ESPN Radio station WEPN (98.7 FM), where he has hosted the weekday afternoon drive program since the station flipped to sports talk in 2012. Kay says no decision has been made.
Randy Lemmon, Houston Garden Radio Host, Dies at 61
Randy Lemmon, a Houston radio host whose gardening program was on the air for nearly three decades, died on Wednesday. Lemmon passed away on his birthday at the age of 61. The cause of death was attributed to complications from a stroke.
Gary Hahn to Return After ‘Illegal Aliens’ Remark
Gary Hahn, a play-by-play announcer for North Carolina State who was suspended in late December for a remark about "illegal aliens" in El Paso, will return to the airwaves in mid-January, his employer confirmed on Wednesday.
Mayer Joins Podcast Division at ABC Audio
Laura Mayer is the new executive producer of Podcast Programming at ABC Audio. Mayer will work closely with Josh Cohan, director of Podcast Programming. She'll report to Liz Alesse, VP of ABC Audio.
Monte to Host New Show and Podcast With NEPM
New England Public Media has hired local radio personality Monte Belmonte as host and executive producer of a new radio show and podcast celebrating life in western Massachusetts.
Colorado Public Radio’s Systemic is Back
Colorado Public Radio’s podcast Systemic, an audio documentary that takes an look at people working to reform institutions, returns January 10 for a second season.
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