WCCO Fighting Twin Cities Hunger
830 WCCO’s (WCCO-AM) 19th annual “Union Gospel Mission Hunger Radiothon” in Minneapolis raised more than $365,000. The amount raised will provide over 186,000 meals and care to those in need.
Bonneville Promotes Ryan Hatch
Ryan Hatch has been named Senior Vice President/Market Manager in Phoenix. Hatch has been VP Programming since 2011. Hatch takes over for Scott Sutherland who was recently promoted to EVP, Regional Media Operations.
MMCA Honors For Santos
The Multicultural Media and Correspondents Association has honored Enrique Santos with the 2021 Radio Broadcast Award. Santos is President/CCO of iHeartLatino.
Radio Host Teamed With Bookie
American Affiliate has added sports betting radio host Matt Perrault and bookmaker Dave Sharapan to the line-up. The duo will co-host The Bostonian vs The Book.
Passing The Torch, Passing The Challenges
Retiring NAB CEO Gordon Smith and his successor Curtis LeGeyt shared the spotlight and insight into what lies ahead for the association. The pair, telling QUU CEO Steve Newberry and those at Forecast 2022 that success will require continued cooperation of Radio and Television Broadcasters.
Lipford Buys On The House
Today’s Homeowner Media, led by President and Host, Danny Lipford, has purchased On The House Media from owners and hosts, James and Morris Carey. The final show of On The House with the Carey Brothers will air Dec. 25, 2021.
Former Texas Host Indicted
We reported earlier this year that 48-year old Justin Frazell, who worked at Country station KFWR-FM in Fort Worth for 20 years, was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a teenager at his home during a New Years Eve party. This week a Grand Jury indicted Frazell.
Vipology, IBA Sign Long-Term Deal
The IBA has signed Vipology to a multiyear contract extension as its exclusive digital consultant and partner. Vipology offers IBA members websites with original daily content, ad serving software, and Alexa skills at a reduced members-only rate.
Horn Gets a New Deal With Salem
Salem Media Group has signed Jennifer Horn, co-host of the Morning Answer Show in Los Angeles, through 2024. Horn hosts the show with Grant Stitchfield on KRLA-AM and KTIE-AM.
Chachi Hosts More Radio Leaders
“Chachi Loves Everybody”has two new podcasts featuring radio leaders and brand builders. The Podcast features candid conversations with Caroline Beasley, CEO Beasley Media Group and Coach Elroy Smith, Programmer and Talent Coach.
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