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(By Michael Easton) Much, much more than just a spark, in fact. His name is actually Sparky Taft and he continues his lifelong career at the age of 77 years. And yes, he adds that much-needed spark to the industry.

St. Louis’ Z107.7 has named Kristie Graybill morning show co-host for Jordan and Kristie in the Morning, effective August 27. Graybill will be joining co-host Jordan DeSocio to deliver the latest pop music and pop culture news every weekday morning, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

From Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi performing at The Ryman to Thomas Rhett, who played opening night of CRS at the Amazon Music sponsored event, the gratitude from country artists was clear; thank you for playing our songs.

Well-known media broker Glenn Serafin, 69, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Tampa after suffering a massive stroke.



Jonathan Garthwaite has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Publisher, Townhall Media. Salem is the parent company of Townhall Media. Garthwaite has been with Townhall Media since its inception in 1995.

The six-station cluster collected five large semi-trucks filled with bottled water to help flood victims in the Southeast Wisconsin area, where unprecedented flash floods contaminated water wells leaving many residents with no access to drinking water and electrical power.

The legendary Art Laboe died peacefully at his home in Palm Springs, CA at the age of 97. In September, Laboe celebrated 79 years in radio.

(By Deborah Parenti) As we head into a new year filled with multiple challenges that could not only impact but alter the radio landscape and its ability to compete in a crowded and competitive environment, the industry might benefit from a little “termite marketing.”

The Radio Show is around the corner and Chairman and CEO of DTS Jon Kirchner has been announced as the guest who will appear in a conversation with NAB CEO Gordon Smith at the Radio luncheon, Wednesday, September 21. The duo will be discussing the future of the radio industry and its overall global and local impact. DTS purchased HD Radio in September of 2015 for $172 million.

(By Chris Stonick) Over the years, many salespeople have expressed that they don’t love going on sales calls with me. It’s not the color of my tie; it’s generally because I approach the call much differently than how they were taught.