FEC Adopts New Online Political Ad Disclaimers
The FEC has adopted new disclosure requirements for online political ads, clarifying that such spots must identify the sponsor of the ad The rules require the message to clearly state that it has been paid for by a PAC or other group.
Norm Pattiz Dies at Age 79
The Westwood One founder died Sunday, the cause of his death has not yet been released. Pattiz launched Westwood One in 1976. He would also go on to launch Courtside Entertainment and Podcasst One.
AMI to Manage New Jersey Broadcasters Association
The Board of Directors for the New Jersey Broadcasters Association has selected Association Management Incorporated (AMI) to manage, guide and lead the group going forward. AMI will oversee various aspects of NJBA, including their Public Education Program.
KUIC Raises $63,000 for Leaven Kids
Alpha Media's adult contemporary station KUIC (95.3 FM) in Vacaville, California raised more than $63,000 for a local charity during its fifth-annual KUIC Radiothon for Leaven Kids. Contributions increased by about $23,600 compared to last year.
Retro Country USA to Produce Christmas Special
For the 25th year, Retro Country USA will produce its "Retro Country Christmas" holiday special for stations. This year's guests include Clay Walker, Justin Moore, Lacy J. Dalton, Lee Brice, T.G. Sheppard, Janie Fricke, Ronnie Milsap and other country artists.
KOSI Raises $245,000 for Charity
Bonneville's adult contemporary station KOSI (101.1 FM) raised more than $245,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver during its recent holiday radiothon. The amount was about $45,000 more than the station raised for the charity last year.
Jeff Smulyan on ‘Media Insultant’ Podcast
Emmis Communications CEO Jeff Smulyan made an appearance on the Media Insultant podcast to discuss his five-decade media career and his new book, "Never Ride a Roller Coaster Upside Down: The Ups, Downs, and Reinvention of an Entrepreneur."
KKBQ Picks Andy ‘Riggs’ Riggle for Morning Show
Cox Media Group's KKBQ (92.9 FM, 93Q) in Houston has picked Andy "Riggs" Riggle as the co-host of its morning show. Riggs brings over two decades of radio and media experience, working at stations across the country, including WXSS in Milwaukee.
Jeana Gondek Heads to Denver
Jeana Gondek has been hired to serve as the morning news co-host on iHeartMedia's KOA (850 AM, 94.1 FM) in Denver. She started her radio career at WOOD (1300 AM), the iHeartMedia news-talk station in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Results Hires Mark Zander for NorCal Stations
Results Radio has hired Mark Zander to serve as the classic rock format captain for two of its stations in Northern California: KTHU (100.7 FM) in Chico and KHRD (103.1 FM) in Redding. He takes over for Ron Woodward and Olivia Henderson.
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