Will HD Radio Be Back in GM Vehicles
GM Authority is reporting that General Motors will drop HD Radio from the feature list for the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD and 2022 GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks. The deletion is being blamed on a global microchip shortage. We reached out to Xperi to get their take on what's happening.
Our Special Interview With George Noory
Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan interviewed Coast to Coast AM host George Noory. The overnight program is heard on more than 640 stations nationwide. Noory has been the host for 18 years and just signed a new long-term deal to continue dazzling listeners. Watch it on FACEBOOK or listen on iHeartRadio, Apple or Spotify
Bubba Gets Court Order Against Alleged Stalker
Bubba The Love Sponge has obtained an anti-stalking court order against a man who has allegedly made threats against him. The Protection Against Stalking order was issued June 24, 2021 by The Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial District for Hillsborough County, Florida.
Audacy Flips Alternative to Country in Buffalo
The Wolf (WLKK-FM) is Audacy's new Country station in Buffalo. Previously known as Alternative Buffalo, the station will be heard on 107.7 and FM translator 104.7. The station will launch with 5,000 songs commercial-free.
Clancy Retiring After 34 Years
Alisa Clancy has been with KCSM, the community radio station at the College of San Mateo for 34 years, and in radio for over 40 years. Clancy, who hosts A Morning Cup of Jazz on KCSM, will leave the station Friday. The Mercury News has a nice piece on Clancy HERE.
RTDNF Award Students
The Radio Television Digital News Foundation has announced the recipients of scholarships for journalism students and fellowships for new professionals. The 50th class of scholars and fellows will receive over $30,000 in monetary awards.
Post Apocalyptic Podcast
'Aftershock' is the new scripted podcast from Nomadic Engine and Salmira Productions. It takes place in the wake of the largest earthquake in U.S. History that has left LA in ruins and a just appeared island off the coast.
Saying Goodbye At WFAN
Wednesday was Mark Chernoff's last day as Program Director at WFAN. The long-time programmer was honored as the station unveiled The Mark Chernoff WFAN Newsroom. Spike Eskin takes over as PD of WFAN today.
Investigative Pod Focuses On Britney
'Toxic: The Britney Spears Story' delves into the controversy surrounding how the pop stars rights and finances are being controlled. The Witness Docs unit of Stitcher produced the series that launches July 7.
Townsquare Combining Teams
Townsquare has announced longtime Digital Leader Jared Willig has been appointed Chief Content Officer, overseeing content across all 322 Townsquare radio stations, 350 local websites and mobile apps and all national Music & Entertainment brands.
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