Joy FM Partners With TTWN
Total Traffic and Weather Network has entered into an expanded newswire content agreement with The Joy FM. TTWN will provide news and show-prep content to The Joy FM network.
CMG Houston Names New DOS
Stephanie Callihan is the new Director of Sales for the Cox Media Group Houston cluster. She comes over from Audacy, Austin where she was SVP/MM.
Morning Hosts Author Children’s Book
Ringo is a therapy dog owned by Sunny 102 (WZUN-FM) morning host Rick Gary. Gary and co-host Christie Casciano Burns have authored 'Ringo Is His Name-O'.
Clubhouse Exits Beta
The audio app is now open to everyone. This means the app has removed the waitlist system so that anyone can join on iOS or Android. Today Clubhouse sees more than 500,000 rooms created daily.
Fighting Illini Broadcast Agreement
Neuhoff Communications and the University of Illinois have a new five-year broadcast agreement. The agreement extends a partnership that includes seven radio stations, ten broadcast frequencies and websites across the center of the state.
ESPN Adds Black History Podcast
Undefeated columnist, commentator and host Clinton Yates is launching 'Black History Always'. The podcast begins July 28. The twice-monthly show will explore stories of the intersection of race, sports and culture.
A Podcast Network on Substack
Substack is the latest hot platform for bloggers, which enables them to get paid directly from readers. Former WNYC producer Michael Vuolo and NPR contributor Matthew Schwartz are partnering with Substack to launch a podcast network called Booksmart Studios.
Clear Adds R&B Adult Hits Format
Programming veterans Mark McCray (President of Programming and Operations/Clear Media Network) and Jay Stevens (TenShare Media) have joined forces to launch a new format in the Adult R&B genre, R&B Adult Hits. The format is targeted to Adults 30-49.
Here Are The Medallas de Cortez Finalists
The Hispanic Radio Conference has named the 2021 Medallas de Cortez finalists. While only seven will carry home the prestigious award; there are 42 finalists on the list.
House Passes Media Diversity Act
The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1754, which, if approved by the Senate and signed by President Biden would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the FCC to consider market entry barriers for socially disadvantaged individuals in the media industry.
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