Jefferson Ward WZBA GM Retiring
Jefferson Ward, WZBA-FM Baltimore GM will retire after 45 years in the business. The Times-Shamrock Communications station is now looking for a replacement.
Cumulus Adds Content to Audacy App
The two radio companies announced on Wednesday that all 413 Cumulus radio stations and its entire portfolio of podcasts will now also be heard on the Audacy app. Cumulus does not have a stand-alone app like Audacy or the iHeartRadio app.
Point-To-Point Marketing Leadership Changes
Rick Torcasso (left), co-founder and CEO of Point-To-Point Marketing, has set December 31, 2021, to be his last day as CEO. Company President Tim Bronsil (right) will serve as CEO upon Torcasso’s retirement.
Crowley’s Next Stop: North Carolina
iHeartMedia Charlotte and Raleigh have hired Chris Crowley as PD for for 99.7 The Fox and 106.5 The End, in Charlotte, as well as 100.7 WRDU and ALT 95.3 in Raleigh.
iHeart Tulsa Debuts Patriot 1300
KAKC-AM has flipped formats and has rebranded in Tulsa. The sports station, formerly known as '1300 The Buzz', is now 'Patriot 1300 AM Real Talk'.
Looking For Joy Everyday
Lemonada Media has launched 'New Day', hosted by author, therapist and grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith. The stated goal of the program, "helping you find a bit more joy every day."
APM Unveils Podcast Production Division
American Public Media has officially introduced APM Studios. The studio will specialize in developing and producing podcasts across multiple genres, including kids and family, news and investigative, and personality and lifestyle categories.
WKSU Merging With Ideastream Public Media
The Kent State University Board of Trustees has voted to approve a merger of WKSU 89.7 with Cleveland based Ideastream Public Media. The agreement takes effect October 1.
Mariners Stay With 710 ESPN Seattle
710 ESPN Seattle will continue as the Flagship Radio Station for Mariners baseball. The multi-year extension means the 2022 season will be the 32nd year KIRO-AM has been the radio home of the team.
iHeart Tweaks Denver Programming
iHeartMedia Denver is adjusting programming at KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM and 630 KHOW. The changes at the news, talk, sports talk stations take effect later this month.
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