HEH Operations Manager Bryan Reeder Steps Into GM Role
After a decade with the company, HEH Communications has promoted Bryan Reeder to General Manager of its Southeast Texas radio stations. Reeder joined HEH Communications in 2015 as Operations Manager for stations serving Huntsville, Willis, and Conroe, TX.
Freddy Is Ready As Rivera Takes Afternoons On SoCal’s KOLA
Anaheim Broadcasting's KOLA 99.9 has promoted its own Freddy Rivera to Afternoon Drive. Starting January 19, Rivera fills the seat vacated in December by San Bernardino and Inland Empire radio fixture Vic Slick, who retired after a two-decade run.
Nicole Osei Takes ‘Morning Edition’ For North Texas
North Texas Public Broadcasting’s KERA News is welcoming Nicole Osei as the new local host of Morning Edition. She’ll join the station’s newsroom team of Sam Baker, Bella Syrus, Justin Martin, and Rebekah Morr to deliver news to North Texas listeners each weekday.
Beasley Media Group Taps Matt Scarano To Lead Detroit Cluster
Former iHeartMedia Chicago Region President Matt Scarano has found a new home in the Motor City, joining Beasley Media Group Detroit as Vice President and Market Manager. He succeeds Patti Taylor, who transitions to Vice President of Sales for the cluster.
One Year Later: Meruelo Media Reflects On the LA Wildfires
A year after the catastrophic wildfires reshaped daily life across Los Angeles, radio’s emergency role continues to shape how broadcasters prepare, respond, and serve. For Meruelo Media, the lessons learned now guide long-term strategy across Cali 93.9, Power 106, KDAY, and KLOS.
Not This Year – And Here’s Why
For decades, CES has been a must-attend event for broadcasters. But this year, I stayed home. And while the show may be over, my reasons for not going transcend a four-day show, they revolve around critical issues broadcasters need to keep in mind.
Congress Moving Toward 6.6% Budget Increase For FCC
The FCC is due to get everything it asked for in fiscal year 2026 under a new bipartisan appropriations deal. Congress approved $416.1 million in spending authority for the agency, locking in its move toward a leaner, technology-driven compliance model.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: February Fever
(Paige Nienaber) The first couple of weeks of February are back-to-back promotional opportunities with Super Bowl on the 8th, Valentine's on the 13th, and Mardi Gras on the 17th. That’s a whole lotta fun crammed into a short period of time.
Radio’s Pricing Problem Runs Deeper
(Josh Brown) The reality is this: it’s no longer 1997, and small businesses know it. Today, a local business can spend fifty dollars boosting a Facebook post and see something tangible almost immediately. Reach, engagement, messages, clicks - in short, proof.
Audacy Announces Leader and Lineup Changes Across Markets
Audacy is kicking off 2026 with a series of programming and leadership updates across its markets, including new roles in San Francisco and Milwaukee and refreshed lineups in Madison. In the Bay Area, John Allers has been named Brand Manager of Alice 97.3 (KLLC).
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