Entercom’s New Home For Penn State Athletics
Entercom has a new multiyear, multi-platform agreement with Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. As part of the agreement, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT (WPHT-AM) in Philadelphia will be the new radio home for Penn State football and men’s basketball games
Honoring Soul Radio In Atlanta
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame is on a mission “to honor and commemorate the achievements, contributions, and triumphs of Soul Radio and the many African-American personalities who have contributed so much to the industry.”
Look For Radio Ink at Podcast Movement
Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan will be moderating the speed mentoring session Friday morning following keynoter Chris Duncombe, in the Broadcasters Meet Podcasters track, being presented by Jacobs Media.
Adams Names College Student As News Director
Hunter Landon has joined the Adams Radio cluster of Delmarva as News Director. Landon is currently attending college and working on a BS in Broadcast Journalism. He was formerly a reporter for WGMD NewsRadio in Lewes, DE.
The Ups And Downs Of Email Marketing
Episode 2 of Borrell’s Local Marketing Trends looks at email marketing, a newspaper megamerger, and Facebook kooks.
Maloney Joins ESPN 630 In DC
Veteran sports reporter and anchor Carol Maloney will join ESPN 630/Washington, DC, as host of The Carol Maloney Show, starting August 6. The show will feature commentary, guests, listener call-ins, and contributions from ESPN 630’s Andy Pollin.
Political Operative Penrose Joins KOGO
Lou Penrose has begun hosting The Penrose Report for News Radio 600 KOGO/San Diego. Penrose has more than 25 years of senior political, legislative, public relations, and broadcast radio experience. He also runs a full-service government relations and public affairs consulting firm.
San Diego Sports Station Does Some Shuffling
KLSD-AM, XTRA 1360 in San Diego has reworked its schedule. Middays will now feature The Darren Smith Show. Jon Schaeffer, who currently co-hosts the midday show, will join Steve Hartman and Rich Ohrnberger on the Loose Cannons show 3–6 p.m.
“Tino Cochino Radio” Adds Vegas Affiliate
The nationally syndicated Tino Cochino Radio will debut on Monday, August 12, on Q 106.9/KVGQ-FM in Las Vegas. The show will air weekday mornings on the Top 40 station. With the addition of Q 106.9, Tino Cochino Radio is now heard in over 40 markets across the U.S.
New Show Is A Sure! Thing
Singer and performer Al B. Sure! has debuted the syndicated evening radio show Love and R&B Hosted By Al B. He plans to take the listener on a journey, offering romantic current and classic hit soulful music.