Steve Hicks, LMA Creator and Capstar Executive, Dead at 76
Steve Hicks, a transformative figure in modern radio and one of the architects behind the industry’s consolidation era, has died at 76. From Capstar Broadcasting Partners to early digital ventures, Hicks helped shape radio's late 20th-century evolution.
Women to Watch: Heather Bermudez; WCBS-FM, New York
(Charese Fruge) From the fast-paced newsroom of 1010 WINS to the energy of morning radio, Heather Bermudez’s career has been fueled by momentum and purpose. Fresh out of college in 2018, she landed a part-time role as a News Production Assistant at WINS.
Former iHeart Research Chief Radha Subramanyam Dead at 55
Radha Subramanyam, who built iHeartMedia’s data and analytics division and went on to become one of television’s most respected research and audience measurement executives at CBS, has died at 55 following a battle with cancer.
Big Ten Basketball Tournament Returns to Compass for 2026
Compass Media Networks is tipping off its 18th season of men’s college basketball coverage, featuring 20 nationally ranked matchups and exclusive rights to every round of the 2026 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament from Chicago’s United Center.
David Donovan To Leave NYSBA Presidency
After 15 years leading the New York State Broadcasters Association, President David Donovan will step down at the end of 2026. He will continue to oversee the Association’s government relations work as a search committee begins identifying his successor.
DISQO DAX: Global Taps Partner For US Audio Measurement
DAX US has partnered with DISQO to integrate brand lift measurement across all podcast and streaming campaigns for the digital audio advertising exchange owned by UK radio and media giant Global, offering real-time reporting on brand lift and tracking listener actions.
Kathleen Kirby To Succeed Richard Wiley as Media Institute Chair
After more than three decades as Chair of The Media Institute’s Board of Trustees, Richard Wiley will step down at January's end. As his successor, the Board has selected media attorney Kathleen Kirby as Wiley assumes the title of Chairman Emeritus.
New Morning Team Set for Portland’s 98.7 The Bull
Connoisseur Media’s 98.7 The Bull (KUPL) has announced the launch of a new locally based morning show in Portland. The program premieres January 20 and features Jeff Ramsey, Jake Byron, and Mallory Santic as the on-air hosts.
New FCC Economist Could Influence Future of Radio Ownership
As the agency prepares to debate its long-delayed 2022 Quadrennial Review on radio and television ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission has appointed University of North Carolina Professor Dr. Jonathan Williams as its new Chief Economist.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Six Days In February
(Paige Nienaber) Look at you, all cool and smug; yes, we survived the extremely promotional and burdensome holidays. Now we have 3+ weeks before we get the double tap of the Super Bowl and Valentine's in a six-day period.
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