Trust is Difficult to Measure
(By Buzz Knight) Trust is difficult to measure. It is one of the most challenging qualities for brands to earn, takes many years of painstaking consistency of execution, and is painfully quick and easy to lose.
Mary DelGrande Takes Over as CEO at vCreative
Broadcast software company vCreative announced Wednesday that Mary DelGrande has been promoted to CEO. She takes over for Susie Hedrick who joined vCreative four years ago and took the helm from founder Jinny Laderer. Hedrick has has accepted a leadership position at WideOrbit.
‘Crime Analyst’ Joins AdLarge Portfolio
AdLarge has added Crime Analyst to its portfolio of shows, the company announced on Wednesday. Crime Analyst has produced over 100 episodes and has covered true-crime stories of interest, including the criminal trials of celebrities Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein.
Kelly Ripa Partners with Stitcher for Podcast
Actress and talk show host Kelly Ripa is partnering with SiriusXM's Stitcher for a new interview podcast. Let's Talk Off Camera pledges to provide "edge and honest conversations" between Ripa and various celebrity guests.
Hicks Appointed Assistant PD at WFCB
Cox Media has named Jay Hicks APD and on-air host at WFCB (94.5 FM) in Orlando. In addition to his program director duties, he will host and produce The Rick Smiley Morning Show. Hicks will report to Elroy Smith.
Bertrand Signs Extension with WBZ-FM
Marc "Beetle" Bertrand has signed an extension of his contract with Beasley Media Group and its Boston-area sports broadcaster WBZ-FM (98.5 FM, The Sports Hub). He currently co-hosts the popular Zolak & Bertrand show in the midday time slot.
TuneIn Streams Now on Sonos Hardware
Streaming audio platform TuneIn announced a new integration with Sonos hardware and its Sonos S2 smartphone app that improves the listening experience for radio listeners with Sonos speakers, which allows streamers to see their favorite feeds and recently-played content.
Report: Patrick McCarthy Joins WCBS Mets Coverage
The New York Mets have tapped Patrick McCarthy to host pre-game and post-game coverage on Audacy's WCBS (880 AM), according to a report. McCarthy will also call Mets games when main announcer Howie Rose is unavailable, The New York Post reported.
Leamy Hired for Mornings at WCBS-FM
Audacy has hired Anne Marie "Annie" Leamy to serve as a morning-drive co-host on its New York City classic hits powerhouse WCBS (101.1 FM). She will work alongside brand manager John Foxx on the new Foxx & Annie in the Morning show.
Beasley Promotes Rachel Pitts to Digital PD
Rachel Pitts has been promoted to the role of digital program director at Beasley Media's Philadelphia radio cluster. She reports to Joe Bell, and will be responsible for overseeing digital content at five stations.
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