Ownership Limits Back On The Table
The FCC announced yesterday, in a filing with the Federal Register, that initial comments on its broadcast ownership rules are due August 2nd and reply comments are due August 30th. The filing comes three months after the United State Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and restored the Commission's previously adopted media ownership changes.
Purdue Getting Out of The Radio Business
Indiana's longest continuously operating radio station, WBAA-AM is changing hands. The station, which signed on in 1922, will go from Purdue University to Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media. WBAA-FM is also part of the deal.
SBS Says Chicago Employees Vote To Ditch Union
Spanish Broadcasting System reported late Thursday that employees at its Chicago radio station, WLEY – La Ley 107.9 FM, have voted to decertify and remove SAG-AFTRA from representing them.
Ski To Discuss Atlanta’s Spike in Crime
On Tuesday from 8:50 am -10:00 am, Frank Ski will lead a conversation about the increased crime in and around Atlanta on KISS 104.1 (WALR-FM/Atlanta). Here's the guest list...
CMG Raises $1.3 Million For The Kids
Cox Media Group's Tulsa cluster raised $1.3 million in the 2021 Tulsa St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway campaign. 13,000 tickets were sold for $100 for the giveaway.
Hostage Tapes
(By Buzz Knight) I’m stating the obvious when I say the last many months have been stressful and it has taken its toll on the workforce. Specifically, it has been incredibly difficult on a sector of the workforce that is so critical to success which is the air talent.
Smerconish/Sirius XM Podcasts
Michael Smerconish has added two Podcasts on the SiriusXM Platform. 'The Smerconish Podcast' and 'Book Club with Michael Smerconish' are available now.
WJOX Adds New Morning Show
Jox 94.5/WJOX-FM is putting former Alabama QB Greg McElroy and former Auburn Offensive Lineman Cole Cubelic together. The weekday 7-10 AM show kicks-off July 12.
Closer Look At New Retail Shoppers
'Meet the New Retail Shopper' is the latest live webinar from the RAB. Carly Fink, President of the market research firm, Provoke Insights; will be the guest for the July 28th event.
iHeart Podcast Bootcamp
The iHeartPodcast Network is launching the NextUp initiative. It is a five month long podcasting bootcamp for creators from all backgrounds, including members of historically underrepresented groups.
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