So How Was Podcast Movement 2021?
Former iHeartMedia executive Matty Staudt attended the 2021 event in Nashville and pens a column called 5 Things I Learned at Podcast Movement, for our sister publication The Podcast Business Journal, HERE.
Cumulus Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine
In a video message to employees Wednesday evening, Cumulus CEO Mary Berner said combating the COVID-19 Delta variant requires the company to pivot, and that pivot is requiring all Cumulus employees get vaccinated.
Walk of Fame Giveaway
Robert Feder is reporting that after being unable to find a new location for the WGN Chicago Walk of Fame plaques, the station is now offering the plaques to the recipients to take to their homes.
Mercury Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit your creative to the Radio Mercury Awards has been extended to August 31. Fifteen trophies will be awarded in 12 categories,
Making Moves in Nashville
WNXP-FM in Nashville has hired Ayisha Jaffer (left) as Assistant Program Director and Emily Young is promoted to Sonic Cathedral Coordinator. Sonic Cathedral is a special event space.
NABOB Takes Fall Broadcast Conference Hybrid For 2021
This year the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters will host the 45th Annual Fall Broadcast Conference and 21st Power of Urban Radio Forum as a hybrid event, October 13 through October 15, at the MGM Resort & Casino in Maryland.
Murrow Winners To Be Announced Next Week
RTNDA is planning to announce the national Edward R. Murrow winners August 17. Winners will be honored at the Murrow Awards Gala on Oct. 27 in New York.
SportsMap Radio Adds New Shows
SportsMap Radio has added three new programs to its weekday lineup. The new shows are: Just Sayin It with Cole Thompson, In My Opinion with Denton Day, and High Frequency with Kevin Dziepak.
$30K Ad Campaign Offered In Cleveland
The Moving Business Forward 2021 contest will award one veteran-owned, minority-owned or woman-owned local business with a $30,000 advertising campaign with ESPN Cleveland.
11th Launched By Pineapple Street
The11th from Pineapple Street Studios is a monthly audio series released on the 11th of each month. Series content will span original reporting, memoir, musicals, advice columns, fiction, and more.















