Is AI Going To Replace Voicetracking?
For years radio stations have used voicetracking and automation technology to replace live hosts to save money. Reuters is now reporting that Artificial Intelligence start-up WellSaid Labs has developed voice technology that sounds exactly like live DJ's.
After 27 Years, KRSH Host Retiring
On December 15th, his 78th birthday KRSH Santa Rosa host Bill Bowker will retire. He's been hosting on KRSH for 27 years and has worked in the market for 42 years.
Catsimatidis Launches New Network
Red Apple Group CEO and WABC Radio owner John Catsimatidis is launching Red Apple Audio Networks, hoping to broadcast his New York City-based radio personalities to a nationwide audience.
Ken Matthews Goes National
Ken Matthews Media and Talk Media Network have entered into a long-term agreement to produce and syndicate The Ken Matthews Show. It will be available for the Noon to 3 p.m. ET daypart. Matthews was a guest host for Rush Limbaugh for four years.
Moose & Maggie Out at WFAN
Audacy announced late Thursday that the Tiki & Tierney show will take over the 10AM to 2PM slot on WFAN in New York City. The show moves over to WFAN from the CBS Sports Radio and will replace the Moose & Maggie show who's contracts were up at the end of this year.
KIRO Kicks Off New Afternoon Show
The John Curley and Shari Show has debuted on KIRO. Shari Elliker has joined John Curley for the 3-7 p.m. show on the Bonneville Seattle news-talker. Elliker replaces retired co-host Tom Tangney.
New PD For KIIS-FM
iHeartMedia has named Beata Murphy Program Director for KIIS FM in Los Angeles. She moves up from Assistant PD/Music Director. She takes over for John Ivey who has been promoted to President of CHR Content Development and Strategy.
PCB Hires New Director of Marketing
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation has appointed Michele Klingensmith as Director of Marketing. Klingensmith joins Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting from Phillips Respironics.
Thousands Of Cards Headed For Troops
New Country 96.3 (KSCS-FM) morning show, Hawkeye in the Morning, collected more than 87,000 holiday cards. The third annual card drive will enable non-profit Support Our Soldiers in Fort Worth to send the holiday cards to units/individuals that are either in isolated areas or do not have support coming from home.
WNYC Grows Newsroom
WNYC is adding two more reporters to the newsroom. Chau Lam will be joining as the Poverty and Economic Instability Reporter; Caroline Lewis will be the Health and Science Reporter.
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