Money For Michigan
Michigan Radio has received a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation to expand the station’s criminal justice reporting. This will allow the station to do more reporting surrounding youth and adult criminal justice issues in Michigan.
CRS Scholarship Program Deadline is Friday
Friday is the deadline to apply for the CRB Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship Program. Three recipients will be awarded the scholarship that honors the late Lisa McKay, a successful programmer and member of the Country Radio Hall of Fame.
Country Rebrand In Topeka
Cumulus Media has rebranded 102.9 Nash; launching 102.9 Cat Country/KTOP-FM. The change brings a shift to current country music.
iHeart Flips WROO, Greenville SC
Real Rock 104.9 is gone, 104-9 Fox Sports Upstate is on the air. The complete line-up of Fox Sports Radio programming has replaced the rock playlist.
CreativeFuture/RIAA Podcast Series
CreativeFuture and Recording Industry Association of America kicked of a new video podcast series focusing on artists and policymakers. 'OffScript' is hosted by CreativeFuture CEO Ruth Vitale and RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier.
Coast 93.3 Welcomes New Co-Host
Leslie Gray (left) is the new co-host mornings on Coast 93.3/WNCV-FM, Ft. Walton Beach. Gray joins Chris Kellogg following the retirement of long-time co-host Lisa 'Captain' Curry (right).
New GM For WYMS Milwaukee
Cheryl Bennett has been named General Manager of 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9). Bennett joined Radio Milwaukee in 2015 and has previously served as the station’s human resources manager and accountant.
VSiN Adds New Host
Stormy Buonantony has joined VSiN as the new host of 'My Guys in the Desert'. Buonantony covers college football for ESPN and has been rinkside reporter for the NHL Vegas Golden Knights on AT&T SportsNet.
A Second Chance at Local Radio
(By Gary F. Tollett) Nearly 20 years ago I called The Ohio Center for Broadcasting, now known as the Ohio Media School, to enroll in classes after seeing one of their commercials on television at 2AM. I thought, 'that looks fun, I could be on the radio.'
Streamline Publishing Promotes Parenti
Deborah Parenti is the new President of the Radio, TV & Podcasting Division of Streamline Publishing. Streamline media industry titles include Radio Ink, Radio + Television Business Report and Podcast Business Journal.
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