Music Radio: A Kingdom of Gold
(By Larry Rosin) If one were to put the ‘bundle’ of radio formats that depend on new, hit music together, in the fashion of a mutual fund, it would have performed disastrously over the last decade.
Why I Go To CES
For Now! Media Co-Founder Tony Garcia, the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show was his third. Garcia, who also works with the syndicated Bob & Sheri radio show tells Radio Ink he attends the event to stay on top of the quickly changing world of technology.
Cumulus Promotes Two
The promotions are both in Birmingham where Tasha Simone (left) becomes the PD for WUHT-FM and Valerie Vining is promoted to PD at WZRR-FM (Talk 99.5).
Growing Listeners Through Technology
GeoBroadcast Solutions says its MaxxCasting system has expanded the signal quality and audience reach of two EMF stations in L.A. through the installation of a translator in downtown L.A.
AdLarge, G Networks Announce Partnership
AdLarge and G Networks have entered into an ad sales partnership. AdLarge will now oversee the management, sales, and fulfillment of the network audio ad sales inventory for both companies.
Running The Show in Hawaii
SummitMedia has promoted Patti Ponimoi to President of the company cluster in Hawaii. SummitMedia owns KRTR-FM, KINE-FM, KCCN-FM KPHW-FM KKNE-AM and KPRP AM. Ponimoi moves up from LSM a position she's held since 2019.
Cumulus Dallas Raises $1.7 Million
The six-station Cumulus Dallas cluster raised $1,767,990 in 2021. 14 DFW Metroplex charities benefited from the various promotions, radiothons, events and fund drives in 2021.
Honors For Lesley Visser
Lesley Visser, will receive the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA). The award will be presented during Golden Mike Award Fundraising Dinner at the Plaza Hotel in NYC March 14.
Jobs Are Number One
Indeed has climbed back into the top spot on the latest Media Monitors list. The job search company knocked cash back app GetUpside out of number one.
New Adams VP/GM Tallahassee
Nick Brino is the new Vice President/General Manager for the Adams Radio Group Tallahassee cluster. Brino comes to Florida from Maryland where he was Market Manager for Forever Media. Brino replaces Jason Lamp who is now pursuing station ownership opportunities.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
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