Benztown Adds Two
Benztown has appointed Darren Silva as West Coast Director of Commercial Production for the company and client YamanAir. Benztown has also appointed Jake Urbanek as Production Manager, Long Form Programming.
Audacy Stays With Bloomberg Radio
Audacy and Bloomberg have renewed their agreement to deliver Bloomberg Radio business and consumer news programming. The agreement covers the majority of Audacy’s 26 all-news and news talk stations.
It’s Ridiculous Radio Isn’t paying
That's what Rep. Ted Deutch told the House Judiciary Committee Friday. Deutch wants the American Music Fairness Act passed which would require radio stations to pay artists to air their music.
Cyber Security Starts At The Top
Every day we hear of another ransomware attack or data breach, and it seems that the cyber adversaries are taking over companies, catching them off-guard and ill-prepared. How can you prepare? By registering for Forecast 2022, November 16th at The Harvard Club in New York Ciity.
Owners Ready To Move On
Joseph Baca and his wife Loretta, owners of KFUN-AM and KLFV-FM in Las Vegas, New Mexico are ready to move on. They've either worked or owned the stations for the past 42 years. Both are 75 years old now. The Las Vegas Optic reports how Baca was able to purchase the station when he hit the lottery for $1 million.
Impressive Impressions
(By Charlie Sislen) Making radio simple to advertisers that aren’t familiar with the medium is more important than ever before. Being able to convey the benefits of a radio campaign is essential to successfully closing a new client.
The Synergy of Winning Managers and PD’s
(Mike McVay) One of my longtime friends in Programming once told me that he always wanted to be a Market Manager. Given that I was one of those that came up through programming, and went on to be a Market Manager, I asked “Why?”
Country Radio HoF Extension
The deadline for nominations for the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame has been extended. Nominations for the Class of 2022 can be submitted into November.
KHTK-AM/Bonneville Sued
Former Sacramento Kings announcer and sports talk radio host Grant Napear has filed suit against KHTK-AM and parent company Bonneville International for wrong termination, discrimination and retaliation. He is seeking more than $75,000 in damages.
NASH Gone in New York City
Audacy has flipped WNSH-FM 94.7 from Country to Throwbacks. The station will feature classic hip-hop hits and throwbacks. The only Country radio station in New York City can now be heard on 94.7 HD2.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
