Flipping to Christmas Music Soon? Here’s What to Play
P1 Media Group and MRC Entertainment tested the appeal of the 40 most-played and 40 most-streamed Christmas songs from the 2019 Holiday Season, according to BDSradio.
Ron Britain Dies Days After His Wife
The 50-year broadcaster spent most of career in Chicago. In all, Britain worked in 11 cities and 21 different radio stations. Robert Feder is reporting the 86-year old was inconsolable after losing his wife of 62 years, on October 19, and took his own life. Art Vuolo has a video tribute HERE.
United Health Care, GEICO Swap Places
For airing 58,937 commercials on radio stations across America, United Health Care was radio's number one national advertiser last week, according to Media Monitors. GEICO (47,448) was pushed down to number two.
Cody Alan Inks Publishing Deal
Harper Horizon has secured the US rights to publish and distribute a memoir on the art of listening, by radio personality Cody Alan. The book will chronicle Alan’s music industry adventures, and life-altering self-discoveries.
Townsquare Promotes In Texas
Ishmael Johnson will take over the role and responsibilities of Market President for Townsquare' Killeen-Temple local media cluster. Johnson will stay in his current role of Market President and Chief Revenue Officer of Townsquare Lufkin
Ward Rises With Entercom
Emily Ward has been promoted to GSM for Entercom Atlanta. She will now oversee sales for WSTR-FM, WZGC-FM, WAOK-AM and WVEE-FM. Ward most recently held the same position with Entercom in Chattanooga.
Tulsa Radio Vet Joins KBEZ
Mel Myers is the new host of 92.9, The Drive's Morning Show. Myers takes over for Andy Barber, who retired earlier this year after 50+ years in the business.
Entercom Promotions In Phoenix
Chris Hernandez has been promoted to Operations Manager in Phoenix and Daniel Valentine moves up as Music Director. Hernandez joined the Phoenix group in 2007, Valentine has been in the 'Valley of the Sun' market since 2016.
Digital Seller Series From Marketron
Marketron has launched the Digital Seller Series. The eight-week series of educational emails is designed to empower radio sales professionals with proven digital advertising tactics.
Charlamagne/Hart Cut Deal With Audible
A multi-year, multi-project development, production, and audio licensing deal has been singed with radio star Charlamagne Tha God and comedian Kevin Hart. The slate of episodic long-form Audible Originals will feature fiction and non-fiction scripted series from both performers.
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