Monteagudo Named To iHeart Board
Graciela Monteagudo has joined the iHeartMedia Board of Directors. Monteagudo, most recently served as CEO and President of Lala U.S.
A Career Filled With Awards, Accolades
George Beasley may have stepped away from the CEO role in 2016, however, he continued as Executive Chair of Beasley's Board of Directors until the day he died. It was a long broadcast career filled with success, recognition and accolades for a job extremely well done, and a legacy that will carry on in radio for a long time to come.
Compass, Cafe Mocha Expand Relationship
Compass Media Networks is taking over affiliation and marketing responsibilities for the 2-hour weekly show in addition to advertising sales, effective immediately.
Saying Goodbye To Radio’s Family Man
Yes he has a big family (5 children, 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren) and many have followed in his footsteps into the radio industry. George Beasley, who died Wednesday at the age of 89, also had a lot of long-time employees who considered him family and who will miss him very much.
Lotus Picks up Four in Seattle
It's one of the biggest radio deals we've seen in awhile. Sinclair is selling KOMO-AM & FM, KPLZ-FM, "Star" 101.5 FM, and Talk Radio KVI-AM to Lotus for $18 million.
Eastlan Now Available on Strata Platform
CEO Mike Gould shared the news Wednesday. The deal between Eastlan and FreeWheel will deliver access to all Eastlan data automatically to users of FreeWheel’s Strata platform.
CRB HoF 2021 Inductees
The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced the Class of 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees. This list includes four off-air radio broadcasters and four on-air radio personalities.
NAB Wants You To Help Push The Vaccine
As founding members of the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 Community Corps, the NAB is urging all local radio stations to help kick off a National Month of Action beginning June 4 to provide COVID-19 vaccine education and help ensure all Americans understand the importance of getting vaccinated.
iHeart Louisville Town Hall
iHeartMedia Louisville will host the first annual Community Voices Town Hall. The virtual event is set for June 10.
70’s/80’s Rock Radio Featured
Rock Conversations is a new podcast that features interviews with rock critics, authors and DJs with a focus on rock music and FM radio in the 1970s and 1980s. The podcast is the creation of Rob Hahn, who hosts it under his nickname Robbob.