Davis Leaving iHeart End of Year
In an internal memo to iHeartMedia employees, CEO Bob Pittman announced that Darren Davis, Chief Operating Officer of iHeart's Digital Audio Group, is leaving the company at the end of the year. Davis has been on Radio Ink's 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for the last 7 years.
iHeart Market President Pens Sales Book
The book is called Ace It!
from iHeart New York Market President Bernie Weiss who started with iHeart as an AE in 2004. Weiss was also SVP of Sales for iHeart in New York. CEO Bob Pittman writes the foreword in the book which comes out September 7.
Host Phil Valentine Hospitalized With COVID
WTN Nashville talker Phil Valentine is fighting for his life. Valentine is in very serious condition with COVID Pneumonia after testing positive July 11th. Here's a statement released by his family...
Are Radio Salespeople Well Compensated?
There have been so many changes to sales teams over the past year due to the pandemic. Many stations have downsized, more companies are using part-time sellers and embracing remote work, and compensation has been all over the place.
iHeart Podcasts Top List
The Media Monitors Podcast Listener survey shows a strong Q2 for iHeartMedia. 17 of its podcasts ranked in the top 200, putting the publisher in the number one slot.
Dan Tops 300 Affiliates
Cumulus says The Dan Bongino Show now has over 300 affiliates after just two months on the air. The former Secret Service agent also hosts a popular podcast and is seen regularly on Fox News.
Gura Joins NPR
David Gura has joined NPR as a business correspondent covering Wall Street, markets and finance. Gura started his career with a public radio as an intern at North Carolina Public Radio at his hometown station WUNC in Chapel Hill, N.C.
NABLF Application Deadline
The NAB's Leadership Foundation is accepting applications through August 2 for the 2022 Broadcast Leadership Training program. The program prepares senior-level broadcasters to advance into ownership or executive positions.
WGN Names Blackhawks Host
Joe Brand is expanding his role on WGN to include hosting Chicago Blackhawks pre-game and post-game shows. Brand has been on the Blackhawks beat since 2016.
Marketron Names SVP Of Client Success
Christian Kligora has been named Senior Vice President of Client Success for Marketron. Prior to joining Marketron, Kligora served in a similar role for Gannett/USA Today's national brands and executive accounts team.
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