CBS News Radio Launches Sportsbrief
SportsBrief is a one-minute report with the stories behind the scores. The reports are available twice a day, Monday-Friday. Stations may opt for morning report, afternoon report, or both. For more information e-mail Amy Bolton at [email protected]
NRG Extends Agreement With Royals
1620 AND 1180 The Zone Omaha will remain the radio home for the Kansas City Royals. The agreement covers the 2021 and 2022 seasons and gives The Zone exclusive rights to broadcast play-by-play for all home and away games.
Town Hall: A Year With COVID
Townsquare Media’s New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW-FM) will present the latest in a series of Town Hall broadcasts to help New Jersey deal with the ongoing pandemic. “A Year with COVID” will look back on the last year and ahead to what many hope will be a normal summer.
FSR Hits Affiliate Milestone
Fox Sports Radio has reached the 600th affiliate mark for the first time in history with the addition of Spokane’s KGA 103.5 FM/1510 AM. 103.5 The Game will debut March 19, with The Dan Patrick Show.
Spark Media At NRB 2021
Spark Media has opened registration for the Spark Conference at the upcoming NRB 2021: Christian Media Conference. The faith-based podcast company will run its event June 22-24 at the conference in Texas.
WOUB Matching Donations
WOUB Public Media, Athens, OH is offering up to $10,000 of matching money during its Spring Radio Pledge Drive. The matching dollars will be used to match contributions from new sustaining members and current members who become sustaining monthly donors.
BIA Launches First Podcast
Leading Local Insights will explore various aspects of the local media marketplace. Each episode will feature BIA Advisory Services team delivering insights and analysis for broadcast and digital media business professionals.
KGMZ Fields All Female PbP Team
95.7 The Game (KGMZ-FM) San Francisco will add morning show host Kate Scott to an upcoming broadcast of a Golden State Warriors game. Scott will handle play-by-play next to fellow broadcaster Mary Murphy.
Audio Vanguard Award
Terry Gross, the host of NPR’s Fresh Air is being honored with the 2021 Audio Vanguard Award. She will accept the award as part of the virtual On Air Fest April 9.
Yes DC There is an Internet
The Federal Communications Commission has proposed rules to improve the way the public receives emergency alerts on their phones, TV's and radios. The Commission also adopted a Notice of Inquiry to explore the technical feasibility of delivering EAS alerts via the Internet.















