News

What is it and should the radio industry be paying more attention to it? This is the way media is being purchased these days. Buzz Knight interviews dentsu Media's SVP for Local Investment Martha Matthews about the topic on the latest NAB podcast. LISTEN

The Local Radio Freedom Act has thirteen new supporters. Eleven Representatives and two Senators have joined the list of co-sponsors of the resolution opposing performance royalty on local radio. 198 Representatives and 24 Senators now support the resolution.

Sun Radio has hired Gabe Reynolds as Director of Programming. Reynolds is a 25-year radio veteran, the last 13 he was in Savannah/Hilton Head as Operations Manager for Dick Broadcasting’s six station cluster.

After more than 50 years in the radio industry, Bonneville Denver Market Manager Bob Call announced he is retiring the end of the year. Call began his 52-year radio career in Dover, Delaware and followed a path that took him to Wilmington, Huntington, West Virginia, Charlotte and Denver.

iHeart Nashville Rocker WNRQ-FM and The Josh Innes Show, are teaming up with local business owners to fight a new government ruling that bans alcohol consumption on many of Nashville’s “transpotainment” vehicles.

After 24 years as a Partner at Research Director, Inc., Charlie Sislen has announced his plans to retire on December 31, 2021. Sislen said the last 20 plus years have been a pleasure.

Southern California Public Radio is seeking to narrow the gap between newsrooms and the communities they serve. The Engaged Journalism initiative is made possible through grant support from the Knight Foundation.

Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 WXTU-FM, Philadelphia will celebrate the spirit and courage of Breast Cancer Survivors. A virtual celebration luncheon is set for November 11.

Jaguar Land Rover North America and SiriusXM have signed an agreement putting 360L in the New Range Rover. The package will be included starting in Spring 2022.

Podcast One have extended their podcast production partnership with REELZ to launch Sex, Lies & Murder. The latest True Crime podcast episodes feature the...