Podcast Takes Off With Blue Angels
"Lead Balloon" podcast is laying claim as being the first to fly with the US Navy Blue Angels. Hosted by PR practitioner and former journalist Dusty Weis, looks at the PR and Marketing aspect of the precision flight team; and gets a chance to hitch a ride into 'The Danger Zone'.
Progressive Continues To Lead
Progressive managed to stay put at the top of the Media Monitors List. The top three remain the same as a week ago with all three adding significantly to their spot inventory.
Brit Pooch Podcast Raising Funds
"Paws To Talk" is helping raise funds during 'Dogtober'. Insurance company MORE THAN has partnered with UK based charity Dogs for Good to launch the podcast, coinciding with the month-long fund-raising campaign.
Stigall Extends Contract In Philly
Chris Stigall has signed a multi-year extension to remain with Philadelphia’s WNTP. Stigall has been the host of “Philadelphia’s Morning Answer with Chris Stigall” on Salem Media Group AM 990, The Answer for three years.
Emily Boldon Big Role For CMG
Emily Boldon has been named Director of Operations for Cox Media Group Atlanta and Director of AC/Hot AC Content for CMG. She has been recognized five times in Radio Ink Magazine as one of the “Most Influential Woman in Radio.”
KMJ Helps Raise Over $650K
NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ in Fresno helped raise $656,000 for the Central California Food Bank. The Cumulus station teamed up with local agriculture company Gar Bennett for the 2022 Feeding Families Fund Drive.
A Kardashian True Crime Podcast
"Kim Kardashian’s The System: The Case of Kevin Keith", is a True Crime original podcast narrated by Kim Kardashian. True crime podcast producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi joins Kardashian for that examines the story of Kevin Keith, convicted of a triple-homicide nearly 30 years ago.
Radio Resources Product Expansion
Radio Resources has expanded its platform with more products and services for medium to small market radio broadcasters. The newly added products and services include additional programming options, a traffic system, sales training, and more.
Smulyan Book To Be Released on November 8th
Until he started to sell off his radio properties, Jeff Smulyan was the longest-running executive on our 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list (1996-2019). The Emmis CEO has written a book called Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down which is set for release on November 8th. You can pre-order it HERE.
WUOG in Athens Turns 50
Alumni from the legendary college radio station WUOG “90.5 FM” in Athens, GA, have announced events surrounding the station’s 50th anniversary. Public radio WUOG launched on October 22nd, 1972 and has been operated by UGA students for its entirety.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
