‘Radio Got Talent’ Competition Offers Cash Prize
A new industry competition will award cash prizes to radio's most-beloved on-air talent. The Radio's Got Talent competition will see NuVoodoo Media Services using its proprietary software to randomly select and screen contest entrants.
KNX to Produce Town Hall on Fentanyl Crisis
Audacy's KNX (1070 AM, 97.1 FM) in Los Angeles will produce a live town hall on today on the local fentanly crisis affecting youth. The town hall will feature comments from local school, health and law enforcement officials.
Audacy Announces ‘Beach Festival’ Lineup
Audacy has revealed the artist line-up for its alternative rock concert series, the Audacy Beach Festival, which will include performances by Muse, Machine Gun Kelly and other artists and bands in Fort Lauderdale in December.
Sheri Lynch Releases Coloring Book for ‘Exhausted Adults’
Bob & Sheri co-host Sheri Lynch has released "It's Always Something: A Coloring Book for Exhausted Adults," which offers cathartic relief for stressed-out listeners. The book is available for about $10 from the Bob & Sheri website.
Dan Tooker Joins Midwest Communications
Dan Tooker, a former on-air personality who transitioned into sales and marketing more than a decade ago, has joined Midwest Communications as their local direct sales manager in Nashville. He joins from OnMedia where he worked in a similar position.
Home Depot, Boost Mobile Top Commercial Spots
Hardware and home renovation retailer Home Depot ran the most commercial spots on stations across the United States, according to new data, which showed spots for the retailer ran a total of 42,244 times during the Thanksgiving holiday week.
Murphy Named PD, Ops Manager at QueenB Wisconsin
QueenB's Wisconsin radio group has hired Dave Murphy to serve as the company's PD and Operations Manager. Murphy will be responsible for the brand management, music selection and promotions at KIYX (106.1 FM, Super Hits).
Arrest Made in Host Killing
35-year old Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea has been arrested in Mexico, charged with killing KMRI-AM Utah host Gabby Sifuentes Castilla (pictured). The popular 39-year old was killed back in October. Perea was a suspect from the beginning. He fled to Mexico after Castilla was killed.
CMG Collects Over 11,000 Pounds of Food
From November 12-22, Cox Media Group Atlanta’s four stations partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank for four food drives at Publix locations. The stations collected 11,356 pounds of food and raised thousands of dollars
Gerry Vaillancourt Dies at 72
Gerry Vaillancourt, a long-time sports broadcaster who called Charlotte Hornets games for more than a decade, died on Sunday at the age of 72. The cause of death was related to a heart condition, his daughter told a local newspaper.
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