Bobby O’Jay Dead at 68
Channel 3 in Memphis is reporting that WDIA host Bobby O'Jay died while he was at the station Tuesday morning. Midday host Bev Johnson told the station when O’Jay would open the phone line at 9 a.m., the radio station was only playing music.
NABOB Supporting GM Initiative
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters is asking members and colleagues within the broadcasting and media advertising industries to support the 2nd Annual General Motors Diverse Owned Media Summit. The summit is set for May 10 from 3-5 pm EST.
IBA And Marketron Agreement
The Independent Broadcasters Association and Marketron have a new technology partnership agreement. The partnership will provide IBA members with access to technology to help them manage, grow and scale their organizations with solutions for linear and omnichannel advertising.
Can Podcasts Rescue Newspapers?
The latest Borrell Local Marketing podcast looks at if podcasting could provide a life raft for newspapers. Hosts Gordon Borrell and Corey Elliot look at podcasting as a way newspapers can boost sagging digital revenue.
Steve French Retiring
WNIR 100 FM in Akron, OH is saying goodbye to station veteran Steve French. French has been part of "The Morning Buzz" program since June of 1995.
Mojo Joins Cumulus
Vincent 'Mojo' Wilson is the new Operations Manager for Cumulus in Mobile. Wilson will also serve as PD for WABD-FM and WXQW-AM and will be heard on-air on WABD-FM weekdays.
GBS Promotes Littleton
GeoBroadcast Solutions has promoted Jean Paul Littleton to Chief Technology Officer. Littleton currently heads Spectrum Design and will oversee and continue the development of GBS technologies.
Siegel Retires After 41 Years in Pre-Recorded Message
Matty Siegel announced his retirement from KISS 108 in Boston Tuesday morning. He's been hosting mornings at the station for 41 years. He'd been off the air for two weeks and his retirement announcement was pre-recorded.
Former RAB Exec Mike Mahone Dies
Retired Radio Advertising Bureau Executive Vice President Mike Mahone has died. He was EVP/Services for the RAB for 18 Years.
What’s In The Dash?
The future of in-vehicle radio listening will be examined at the upcoming Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference. Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies will moderate "The Connected Vehicle — What Does That Look Like for Radio?” on day two of the June 22-23 event in Miami.
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