Cumulus Hires Former TED Executive
Cumulus has hired former TED Conferences Executive Lisa Waks as Senior Vice President, Digital Partnerships and Business Development. Waks will lead Cumulus Podcast Network’s acquisition strategy and content development. She replaces Kelli Hurley, who left the company.
Does The Music Fit?
The next installment of Country Radio Seminar webinar series is titled “If The Song Fits, Play it!” The music and song-focused, June episode of CRS360 is Part II of a follow-up to the research project originally presented at CRS 2022 in February by NuVoodoo.
A Peabody For NBC
“Southlake” has won a Peabody Award. The Award in the Podcast/Radio category is for the nine-episode NBC program that shined a light on race and "critical race Theory".
Sports Spectrum Signs Jade McCarthy
ESPN alum Jade McCarthy has joined the Sports Spectrum Podcast Network. Her program, "Transformed with Jade McCarthy" launches June 9.
KCBS Adds Veteran News Anchor
News station KCBS-AM in San Francisco has hired Bret Burkhart as an anchor. Burkhart spent the last 23 years with KGO radio in San Francisco. Burkhart has numerous Edward R. Murrow Awards in his trophy case and has been named the Associated Press Reporter of the Year eight times.
World Cafe Adds Producer
Miguel Perez has joined NPR's World Cafe music program produced by WXPN, Philadelphia. Perez joins from KERA in Dallas where he was an Arts Reporter and Digital Producer.
BMI Honors Joe D’Angelo
BMI has presented the BMI Ambassador Award to Joe D'Angelo. D'Angelo has played a critical role in the success of a variety of BMI events and initiatives.
Donation Drive For BFoA
The Adams Radio Group has launched a voluntary employee donation drive to help create awareness and raise funds for the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Costa Media Buys DC Metro Area Station
Costa Media Boston has acquired WFAX 100.7 FM / 1220 AM that covers the Washington DC metro area. La Pantera will feature regional Mexican music along with Latin Pop and Latin Urban.
Why is The NAB Opposing Zonecasting?
In comments submitted to The FCC, The National Association of Broadcasters is very critical of the super local Zonecasting technology GeoBroadcast Solutions has been testing at two stations. GBS has fired back, defending the testing.
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