NPR Announces New VP of Programming
Yolanda Sangweni is the new Vice President of Programming and New Content Development for NPR. She came to NPR in 2020 from Luminary, where she was the Director of Programming and Editorial.
Baka Boyz Back In Bakersfield
"The Baka Boyz" have joined Forge 103.9 (KBDS-FM) in Bakersfield. The daily Afternoon Drive show is the result of a partnership of Compass Media Networks and Oceanic Tradewinds.
KDKA-FM Adds To Morning Show
NFL veteran Dorin Dickerson is moving to mornings on 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM) in Pittsburgh. Dickerson will join “The Fan Morning Show” alongside co-hosts Colin Dunlap and Chris Mack, weekdays beginning August 1.
A Better Read On Podcast Metrics
Beginning in July Edison Podcast Metrics will increase its sample sized by 150%. The increase will mean five-thousand interviews of podcast listeners in the US will be conducted each quarter.
A Digital Stream Merger For HMG
Hope Media Group will consolidate hip-hop and pop music digital streams. The consolidation of NGEN Radio and WAY Now, will happen Friday, July 15, 2022.
PMJA Awards For WBGO
Newark Public Radio, WBGO has won four Public Media Journalists Awards. The station was honored with two first place and two second place awards.
Farming Focus Of RAB Webinar
As part of RAB’s Radio Works Initiative, the next live presentation in the series is titled “Radio Works for Agriculture.” It will feature Spencer Chase, President, National Association of Farm Broadcasting.
iHeart, Charlamagne Announce Black Effect Podcast Festival
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God have announced the first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate Black voices in the podcast industry. The event, sponsored by Nissan, is Sunday, August 28 at the Avant Gardner, Brooklyn Mirage.
5 Questions With Stephanie Valencia
Earlier this month Latino Media Networks made a big splash in radio with the purchase of 18 radio stations in 10 cities from TelevisaUnivision in a $60 million all cash deal. The co-founder of the new company is Stephanie Valencia.
Make Your Radio Wayne Nomination Today
The 30th anniversary Radio Wayne™ Awards will be celebrated during Radio Ink's Masters Sales Summit this fall. Radio's symbol of excellence and achievement in sales, marketing, and management will be presented live and in person during the event September 22-23 in Miami at the Intercontinental at Doral.
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