Townsquare’s Spadea Beats Defamation Charge In NJ Court
A New Jersey Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Townsquare Media talk host and former Garden State gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea, dismissing a defamation lawsuit brought against him by child psychologist Steven Tobias over on-air comments in 2021.
LABF and BEA Unveil Grant Initiative to Preserve Broadcast History
With the support of the Broadcast Education Association, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has announced a new Preservation Grant Initiative to support the preservation, digitization, and public accessibility of America’s broadcast history.
JD Greene Joins Lotus Las Vegas as Operations Manager
Lotus Broadcasting has appointed JD Greene as Operations Manager for its Las Vegas cluster. Greene joins the company from Leighton Media in Minnesota, where he has served as Vice President of Programming since January 2022.
Lotus Tucson Leadership Shifts as Thomas and Aguilar Advance
Lotus Communications has promoted Dee Anne Thomas to General Manager of its Tucson cluster, succeeding Debbie Wagner, who will retire at the end of the year after a 42-year career. Thomas brings more than four decades of experience in advertising and media.
AP, Skyview Networks Continue Collaboration on Radio Ad Sales
The Associated Press has renewed its network audio sales partnership with Skyview Networks. The two companies first teamed up in January 2021, with Skyview representing AP’s premium short-form advertising units that air alongside national AP Radio content.
Moote Takes Point For Afternoons on Atlanta’s Star 94.1
Audacy’s Star 94.1 (WSTR) in Atlanta has added comedian and former Bert Show co-host Brian Moote as its new afternoon personality. Moote had previously been heard on Cumulus Media's Q99.7 (WWWQ) and is also known for his work on MTV’s Money from Strangers.
Grace Blazer Promoted to Senior Programming Position in Miami
iHeartMedia has promoted Grace Blazer to Senior Vice President of Programming for its Miami market. Blazer, who has been with the company since 2013, succeeds Pedro Gonzalez, who continues to oversee iHeartLatino and consult on Miami’s music strategy.
As Radio Gives, Radio Ink’s Season of Giving Tally 2025 Is On
When station rotations drop Bobby "Boris" Pickett for Bobby Helms, it's time for the return of Radio Ink's Season of Giving Tally! What began as a simple measure of local radio's holiday impact has evolved into an annual benchmark of industry charitable excellence.
FCC’s Trusty Extols Marketplace-Driven Public Interest Standards
Walking on a frozen lake is how FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty describes broadcast speech regulation. As concerns mount over recent threats to broadcast licenses, she's calling for marketplace-driven public interest over heavy-handed oversight.
One Quarter To Change Your Sales Results
(Loyd Ford) In radio sales, success isn’t about chasing every client; it’s about sharpening your process so every step creates more meaningful results. Here’s how to tighten the most important parts of your sales activity and process for faster, stronger success.
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