Cumulus Host “Goes Ninja”
He goes by Scotty K and he’s going to be competing in Season 11 of NBC’s sports entertainment-competition show American Ninja Warrior. He will travel to Oklahoma City to compete in the City Qualifiers on April 12-13.
Burtscher’s World Gets Bigger In Phoenix
Andrea Burtscher has stepped into the role of Music Director of KMLE Country 107.9 (KMLE-FM) in Phoenix. The role is in addition to her current position as Marketing and Promotions Director for Entercom Phoenix.
How To Find High-Performing Sellers – Part 4
Our series continues today with Linda Byrd, President, North Florida Region, for iHeartMedia. She oversees Florida stations in Orlando, Melbourne, Tampa, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Panama City, as well as one in Brunswick, GA, and a state network for iHeartMedia.
Report: Smart Speakers To Pass Radio In 2020
Integr8 Research has released its third of five blogs from a new study called “The Alexa Effect: How Radio Can Thrive in a Connected World.” In this latest piece, entitled “Are Smart Speakers Really Replacing Radios?" the research company says by next year there will be more smart speakers in the home than radios for some listening demos.
Knicks, Rangers Not Going Anywhere
MSG Networks and ESPN New York 98.7FM have announced a new multi-year agreement, ensuring that 98.7FM continues to serve as the radio home of the NBA's New York Knicks and the NHL's New York Rangers. The station has been the radio home of the Knicks and Rangers since 2004.
iHeart Covers Braves In The Carolinas
Greenville, SC’s Fox Sports 1440 and ESPN Asheville 1400 have signed a broadcast agreement with the Atlanta Braves, and will be the official Atlanta Braves Radio Network affiliates in Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC.
It’s 50 Years For Red Eye Radio
Westwood One’s Red Eye Radio is turning up the heat in Louisville as it celebrates its 50th anniversary at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show. The golden anniversary celebration will feature a guest appearance by Grammy-winning Country singer Gretchen Wilson.
Radio All-In For St. Jude Once Again
Mason City, Iowa’s KIAI held its St. Jude Radiothon February 21-22 at Window World of Mason City, and raised $69,053 — over $1,000 more than last year and their highest total ever.
Country Star Joins KXBL-FM Airstaff
Grammy winner Joe Diffie isn’t giving up his music career, and he'll still play his full slate of gigs, but Griffin Communications has pulled off a coup signing Diffie as a new voice for Big Country 99.5 in Tulsa, OK.
New Addition To Free Beer And Hot Wings
The nationally syndicated Free Beer and Hot Wings Show has added Kelly Cheesborough to the lineup as co-host and Producer, beginning April 1.