RadioAnalyzer Hires Scott Musgrave to Lead US, Canada Growth
RadioAnalyzer, a global real-time audience analytics platform for radio, has appointed industry veteran Scott Musgrave to its US and Canada team. Musgrave most recently served as Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Coleman Insights.
Indianapolis’s WZPL Request-A-Thon Tops $800K for Make-A-Wish
Cumulus Media Indianapolis’s 99.5 WZPL is spreading $824,983 worth of holiday joy for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. Because of the station's 29th annual Make-A-Wish Request-A-Thon, 82 wishes will be granted for children across the region.
Barix Breaks Silence on Radio Hijackings Linked to Its Devices
Following a high-profile hijacking incident at ESPN Houston 97.5 (KFNC), Barix is addressing nearly a decade of cyberattacks linked to its unsecured IP audio devices that have prompted a formal warning from the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau.
SCOTUS Poised to Expand Presidential Power Over the FCC
The US Supreme Court appears ready to uphold President Donald Trump’s removal of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter, a move that could redefine executive power over the FCC and outspoken Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Holiday Hangover
(Paige Nienaber) The week after Christmas is a Stephen Kingish Dead Zone for radio. Nothing but awful, generic auto posts and voice-tracked breaks from two weeks before. As we cruise towards the end of the year, we are looking for ANY and all things that we can sell to pad the ledger.
Inner Banks Radiothon Raises $105K for NC Families in Need
IBX Media has raised $105,305 during its two-day Operation Santa Claus radiothon supporting the Salvation Army in Greenville and Morehead City. The event collected money, toys, and winter coats for families needing assistance this season.
Knight’s ‘Music Saved Me’ Podcast Added to Rock Hall Archives
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has added episodes of the Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast Music Saved Me to its official library and archives. The inclusion follows the Rock Hall’s previous addition of Knight’s Takin A Walk podcast.
WISN’s Jay Weber Announces New Chapter After 35 Years on Air
After a 35-year run with the station, iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN morning host Jay Weber will conclude his daily role on The Jay Weber Show later this month, while he transitions to a new audio chapter with the company.
Tom Hicks, Who Helped Launch iHeartMedia’s Radio Empire, Dies
Tom Hicks, the Texas businessman whose investments helped engineer one of the most significant turning points in radio consolidation, died Saturday at age 79. He is also remembered for his well-known tenure as owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars.
Pillar Adds Jules Dygert as Senior Marketing Specialist in Denver
Jules Dygert is joining Christian broadcaster Pillar Media as Senior Marketing Specialist for its Denver stations. Dygert previously held a sales position with Salem Media Group, where she built partnerships with businesses, ministries, and nonprofits across radio and digital.
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