Sandy Maxx to Host Afternoon News at WTMJ
WTMJ (620 AM) in Milwaukee has hired Sandy Maxx to co-host Wisconsin's Afternoon News with John Mercure, Greg Matzek and Debbie Lagaza. Maxx joins the station after a stint at Milwaukee classic rock station WKLH (95.5 FM).
WPTW Opening House for 75th Anniversary
Muzzy Broadcasting's WPTW (98.1 FM) in Piqua, Ohio is holding an open house in celebration of the station's 75th anniversary. The open house will take place Wednesday, December 7 at the station's studios from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WFAE Staff Officially Form Union
Editorial workers at Charlotte's WFAE (90.7 FM) have officially formed a union with SAG-AFTRA less than a month after voting to do so. The union is a first for a public radio station in the Carolinas, a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson told Radio Ink in November.
Powerful Senator Tells Automakers AM Radio Must Stay
With more chatter bubbling up that AM radio may not have a place on the computer entertainment dashboard of the future, especially in electric vehicles, Massachusetts Democratic Senator Edward Markey has a message for automakers.
NPR Avoids Layoffs with Hiring Freeze
NPR will implement a hiring freeze as the program distributor explores ways to cut costs amid a drop in sponsorship revenue. The move will help NPR avoid layoffs, a tactic other media companies have used in recent months amid economic uncertainty.
Report: SiriusXM Plans Job Cuts Amid Sales Slump
SiriusXM is planning to reduce its headcount as the company grapples with a slowdown in sales and long-term economic uncertainty, according to a report published on Thursday. SiriusXM currently has around 5,600 employees across several divisions.
Radio’s Future African American Leaders
It's time to make your nomination for Radio Ink's 2023 Future African American leaders list. Our list includes radio employees from every aspect of the radio business from all over the country.
Sessions Named Afternoon Drive Host at KKBQ
Cox Media Group says Lauren "Lo" Sessions — one of Radio Ink's "30 and Under Superstar" — has been named the new afternoon drive host and assistant program director/music director at country station KKBQ (92.9 FM, Q93) in Houston.
Pittman Interviews GroupM’s Juhl on Podcast
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman interviewed GroupM's Christian Juhl on the latest edition of his Math & Magic podcast. The conversation explored Juhl's work during the dot-com bubble and how GroupM is using its size to change the ad and media industries for the better.
‘Women in Podcast’ Report to be Released
Edison Research and SXM Media will release the Women in Podcast report in mid-December. The report will be released during a presentation by two executives, who will offer insight into a variety of data points collected and analyzed as part of the research.
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