Christmas Drive Goes Virtual In Atlanta
The 30th Annual Clark’s Christmas Kids has been launched on a virtual platform. Clark Howard and Cox Media Group Atlanta’s WSB are partnering with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to provide gifts for foster children in Georgia.
Flag, Forum Sign Deal
Fargo-based Flag Family Media has entered into a partnership agreement with Forum Communications owned WDAY-AM. The agreement will give Flag Family Media an extensive role in WDAY-AM’s day-to-day operations and provides an eventual path to ownership.
Denver Hosts Loses Home to Fire
KBPI Denver morning man Willie B (Steven Meade) lost his home to a fire Sunday night. He told the ABC affiliate in Denver he believes the fire was started by an electrical wire. In minutes his memories were gone. Meade's family escaped the fire unharmed.
New Content Director In Lincoln
Joe Dobbins aka JDub has been named Content Director for CHR KFRX (106.3 Lincoln's Hit Music). He moves to Nebraska from another Alpha Media owned station, Top 40/CHR DJX (99.7 All the Hits), Louisville.
WORD-AM Flagship For Furman Sports
ESPN Upstate (WORD-AM), in the Greenville-Spartanburg market, will serve as the flagship station for the school’s football and men’s basketball programs. As part of the partnership, gameday broadcasts will also be multicast on 97.7 FM/1330 AM in Greenville, 97.1 FM/950 AM in Spartanburg.
Pushkin Partners With iHeart
iHeartMedia has signed a co-production and distribution agreement partnership with Pushkin Industries, the audio production company co-founded by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg.
Entercom Closes on Sports Gaming Platform
On Monday, Entercom announced it has closed on the purchase of sports data and iGaming affiliate platform QL Gaming Group for $32 million.
Taylor Moves To Big 98 From Big 95.5
Brooke Taylor is moving from iHeartMedia Chicago to iHeartMedia Nashville. Taylor, former PD at BIG 95.5, will be the new Midday host on BIG 98 (WSIX-FM).
Longtime KQED Forum Host Retiring
Michael Krasny, the legendary Bay Area radio broadcaster, author and academic, has announced he will be stepping away from regular hosting duties on February 15, 2021. A nationwide search is on for his replacement.
From Consultant To Management
Juan Saldívar has moved from consultant to Entravision management as Chief Digital, Strategy and Accountability Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing Entravision’s digital business units, corporate strategy and business development.
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