Family Radio Names DOE
David Shantz is the new Director of Engineering for Family Radio. Shantz joins Family Radio from Burk Technology where he was Product Manager. He will oversee more than 65 Family Radio sites across the country.
Lazer Adds New Morning Show
Lazer 99.3 & 98.5 (WLZX FM) will debut Toucher & Rich on May 9th. The show has been regionally syndicated since October 2021 and originates from WBZ-FM in Boston.
Georgia Radio Hall Ending Ceremonies
The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Rodney Ho is reporting that the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame is ending its inductions, and ceremony. The Hall opened in 2007 and includes Georgia radio stars such as Neal Boortz, Clark Howard, Don Sutton and Bert Weiss.
NABLF Honors GEICO
The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation will honor GEICO with the 2022 Corporate Leadership Award during the 2022 Celebration of Service to America Awards. The award will be presented on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at an in-person, black-tie Celebration of Service to America Awards ceremony in Washington D.C.
Berner: Everything Clicking at Cumulus
Cumulus CEO Mary Berner said Wednesday morning that the company turned in strong first quarter results, experienced robust revenue growth, has the best company balance sheet in a decade and is solidly in growth mode.
Cumulus Board Rejects Warshaw Offer
Before reporting earnings, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner addressed the $340 million offer made by Jeff Warshaw to purchase the company. The "indication of interest" for $15.00 to $17.00 per share was rejected. Here's the letter Berner released...
Facebook Officially Exits Podcasting
The Social Media giant made it official Wednesday night with a letter to podcasters telling them their shows will no longer be available on the platform as of June 3rd.
Candidate Purchases Radio Air-Time Before Primary
Matt Dubiel, who's running for U.S. Senate in Illinois, has purchased airtime on Cumulus owned News/Talker WLS-AM in Chicago. The former radio host and producer will crack the mic again, this time Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 P.M. until his Illinois Primary June 28th.
Hall Raises HUGE Money For Kids
This is what makes radio so unique when compared to every other media. Hall Communications WOKO Burlington/Plattsburg’s 15th annual fundraiser for the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, The Big Change Roundup for Kids, has raised $347,000.
An Honorary Degree For A PA Radio Exec
Kerby Confer will receive an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania at Spring Commencement. Since 1969, Confer has owned an interest and operated over 200 station licenses and is still active in 70 properties.
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