Michael Kay Talks Ratings Fight With WFAN
On the Richard Deitsch's Sports Media podcast, ESPN New York host Michael Kay talks about his battle to beat former WFAN host Mike Francesa. He said he was so invested in beating Francesa in the ratings. "It made my career that we beat him before he left. That was my goal. It put a smile on my face." The conversation is about 30 minutes in HERE.
Dave Anthony Joins Community Broadcasters
Dave Anthony, Network Program Director for Forever Media in Pittsburgh, PA and Wheeling, WV is joining Community Broadcasters as Operations Manager for its Orangeburg, SC cluster.
Radio Mankato Mourns Loss of Chris Painter
Radio Mankato in Mankato, MN is mourning the loss of long-time employee Chris Painter. Chris passed away Monday at the age of 68. He was the sales manger for the company since 2007.
A Look At Post Pandemic Listening
Two Hispanic media veterans will be talking about working with advertisers looking beyond post-pandemic times. It will all be part of the Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami, September 22-23.
Fox News/Apple Launch Subscription Content
Fox News Media’s radio and podcast division is working with Apple Podcasts to launch a new subscription-based content channel. Fox News Podcasts+ will offer exclusive content along with commercial-free episodes of the Fox News Podcasts portfolio.
How This Radio CEO is Giving Back
There are 107,000 people listed on the National Organ Transplant list. John Hunt, President/CEO I-News Radio Network wants people to know how important it is to be an organ donor.
Podcasts on Vinyl? This Podcaster Says It’s A Thing
(By Ed Ryan) Phonation: A Chicago Podcast Compilation is a newly-launched crowdfunding project spearheaded by longtime podcaster and broadcaster James VanOsdol. Ten Chicago area podcasts will be pressed to vinyl which is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.
Former Comcast Exec Joins Townsquare
Townsquare Media has named Mary Fork Market President for Southwest Michigan, which includes Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. She replaces Kate Morton who exited over a month ago and will report to Townsquare Senior Vice President Todd Lawley.
Audacy Adds More BetQL Offerings
Audacy is adding two more sports betting programs to its line-up. The shows are part of the partnership with BetQL Network and its partnership with BetMGM.
Indeed Holds On To First
No change in the top two spots on the latest Media Monitors List. Indeed stayed at number one along with Progressive holding on to second.
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