Tom Calococci Returns To BMG
Tom Calococci has been named Program Director at Beasley Media Group’s KOAS-FM in Las Vegas. Calococci programmed BMG’s Power 96 in Miami several years ago.
Las Cruces Baskets Of Joy
Top 40 KHQT (HOT 103) Las Cruces, NM, dedicated the month of March to collect Easter baskets, Easter supplies, as well as monetary donations to donate to kids. The Adams Radio Group station partnered with La Casa Inc., a not-for-profit organization in domestic violence prevention, awareness, advocacy and support.
A Rare Flip To Oldies
The Milwaukee Radio Group has decided to give Pure Oldies a shot on WRXS-FM (106.9). The old format was Top 40. The new format will include music from the late 50’s through the 60’s.
ALT 97.5 Flagship For Austin FC
iHeartMedia Austin’s ALT 97.5 FM will be the flagship English-language broadcast partner with Austin FC of Major League Soccer. The station will broadcast all of the team’s regular and postseason matches.
SCPR Expands Leadership Team
Southern California Public Radio has promoted Tony Marcano to managing editor of the SCPR newsroom; and Antonia Cereijido to executive producer of LAist Studios.
Classic Comedy On SiriusXM
The SiriusXM Comedy Classics channel will honor stand-up from the 1950s-1970s. The limited run channel is on SiriusXM channel 104.
John Marks Leaves Spotify
John Marks has stepped down from his role as Global Head of Country Programming at Spotify, USA. Marks has been with Spotify since September 2015.
Charlie Thomas Promoted
Charlie Thomas has been elevated to Area President for the Mid-North area, including Eau Claire and Rochester markets for iHeartMedia. Thomas most recently served as Area President for iHeartMedia North Dakota,
Alpha February Revenue Revealed
Back in January the company with over 200 stations in 44 markets filed for bankruptcy protection. As part of the process Alpha must file monthly financial reports. In February Alpha shows revenue of $11.6 million. That wasn't enough to cover expenses.
Webinar Identifies Radio Listener Types
On April 15th NPR and Edison Research will unveil a new report that identifies listening behavior among six unique radio audience segments. Radio: Live On Air and Everywhere examines the role radio plays in Americans’ lives in 2021.
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