Why Mike Francesa Is Ending WFAN Show
No replacement was announced by Entercom and the company says Francesa will have an expanded role on Radio.com. On his show Tuesday Francesa said not having to do a daily radio show will allow him to spend more time with his kids who will all be in High School.
Zomorodi Perfect Fit For TED Radio Hour
Manoush Zomorodi is the new host of TED Radio Hour, which is carried on more than 600 public radio stations and is one of the top podcasts in the world. Since 2013, the show has been hosted by Guy Raz, who announced his departure in July.
After 27 Years Mike McMearty Exits WTOP
In a memo to the WTOP staff, McMearty, who was Director of News & Programming since June of 2015, said "many of you weren’t born when I started as an overnight AE." McMearty began his run at WTOP in 1992 working 9 p.m to 5 a.m. as Assistant Editor.
Entravision Expands NFL Coverage To Latin Audience
Entravision is moving to further cater to their Latino audience of NFL fans, entering into an agreement with Univision to broadcast its 2019-2020 NFL season radio coverage to Univision’s TUDN stations in the Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, and New York markets.
Chicago Music Summit Returns
iHeartMedia Chicago’s WGCI announced Tuesday that its annual Music Summit will return on Saturday, November 9. The summit gives Chicago artists, producers, songwriters, and managers an inside look at what it takes to make it in the music business.
iHeart Erie WLTM Flips To Holiday Format
iHeartMedia Erie, PA’s WLTM is flipping to Holiday music as Christmas 95.9, "Erie’s Official All Christmas Station." The around-the-clock festive music will include artists like Mariah Carey, Burl Ives, and Elvis Presley from now through December 25.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – The Case For Shorter Stopsets
Are seemingly endless stopsets chipping away at radio's fan base? On Tuesday Andy Meadows from The Tracy Johnson Media Group took a crack at arguing for shorter stopsets and you responded in a big way.
ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts Back For Season 6
The sixth season comprises four new audio documentaries. The documentaries tell a range of stories about kidnappings, scandal, and devastating natural disasters, and span the globe from Moscow to Montana, Chile to New Orleans.
Are The FCC’s EEO Rules Working?
Over 80 broadcasters say there is no evidence that the FCC's current EEO guidelines prevent or reduce discrimination, or increase employment diversity, and it's time for a change.
Beasley Recognized With Lifetime Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor George Beasley, founder and Chairman of Beasley Media Group, with the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award at its Golden Mike Award dinner on Wednesday, March 4 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
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