Caswell To Rep Adams Stations
Angela Caswell has joined Adams Radio of Delmarva as a Senior Account Manager. She will be representing all the Adams brands in Salisbury-Ocean City including WZBH, WOCQ, WGBG, WUSX, and KOOL Oldies, as well as Adams Digital Products.
Kae Thompson Passes
The Daily News is reporting that the New York City radio legend died of a brain hemorrhage at Mountainside Hospital in Glenridge, NJ, on June 21. She was 83.
Cannon Gets New Recruits For Mornings
Power 106’s Nick Cannon Mornings is getting some new team members in Melissa Rios, Teddy Mora, and DJ Carisma. The show launched on June 17 with the rest of the team officially joining Wednesday.
CMG Radio Management To Stay Intact
At least for now that's the word we're getting. Bill Hendrich (pictured) has been running Cox's radio division since taking over for Kim Guthrie back in 2015. Buyer Apollo is a new player to radio so it makes sense for Cox radio employees to be safe for now.
A New Player For Radio
Wednesday afternoon, Cox Enterprises announced it was selling Cox Media Group's 61 Radio station in 11 markets to a new broadcasting company that is substantially owned by private equity funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management. How much Apollo paid for the CMG radio stations was not announced.
Gracies Take Over New York City
And the Most Influential Women in Radio issue of Radio Ink Magazine was at every table. On Wednesday, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation held its 44th Annual Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street. The Breakfast Club's Angela Yee, seated here with Rose Blakelock, was honored for Outstanding Host/Personality.
Podcast Movement’s Industry Track Sessions Named
Podcast Movement, the annual gathering of the podcast industry, has announced the sessions for this year’s Industry Track, presented by media research firm Coleman Insights. This year’s track will focus on branding and content.
PRIDE Radio Adds 12 Stations
iHeartMedia’s LGBTQ+ network will expand its reach in major cities across the nation, including Houston, Chicago, Denver, Boston, Tampa, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Seattle, Miami, Cincinnati, Charlotte, NC, and Baltimore.
It’s A Red, White & You Blood Drive
NEWS102.3 & AM740 KRMG are partnering with the American Red Cross in a two-day Red, White and You Blood Drive. The campaign launches on Thursday, June 27 and runs through Friday, June 28.
James Joins Adams
Nathan James has joined Adams Radio of Delmarva as Director of Marketing Partnerships and Promotions. He'll be responsible for all marketing and promotions for all 5 Adams brands in Salisbury – Ocean City.