What Does Podcasting Mean To NPR?
It’s a way to hook in younger listeners, according to CEO Jarl Mohn who was interviewed by Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein at the NAB Show, Monday. The average age of an NPR podcast listener is 33 according to Mohn.
Radio Founder & University Administrator Driemeier Dead
St. Louis Public Radio is reporting that its founder and longtime University of Missouri-St. Louis administrator Donald Driemeier was 80. A cause of death has not been announced.
Legendary Hosts Return For One Day
The Mark & Brian Radio Show is returning for a special one-off to celebrate KLOS’s (Los Angeles) 50th anniversary reunion show on April 25. Joining the duo will be family members, Todd Donoho, the Commissioner of Sports, and Chuck Moshontz, Spectrum News 1.
Contract Extension For Marc Hochman At WQAM
It’s a long-term deal for Hochman, the co-host of afternoon drive on 560 WQAM Sports Radio (WQAM-AM). He will remain on Hoch and Crowder alongside co-host Channing Crowder.
Chris Daniel Day In Fresno
Talker Chris Daniel celebrated his 10th anniversary on-air at NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ/Fresno, CA, in style recently. Hundreds of loyal KMJ listeners crowded into ApCal Winery on March 22 to enjoy live music, comedy, and Daniel.
Darnold To Help Call The Signals On Kay Show
In a coup for the The Michael Kay Show on 98.7 ESPN, beginning the week prior to the NFL season, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold will join the action providing opinion and analysis.
Carton Stabs WFAN In The Back Before Prison
The disgraced former WFAN morning host told Michael Kay on WFAN’s biggest competitor in New York, ESPN 98.7-FM, that WFAN turned him down for an interview so he reached out to Kay. Carton was part of the highly successful morning show with Boomer Esiason before his gambling issues caught up with him and was arrested.
FEMA To Use HD Radio Features
Xperi Corporation has announced an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to integrate HD Radio’s Emergency Alerts feature into its Integrated Public Alert and Warning System test and demonstration center in Maryland.
Home Depot Back With A Bang
It’s been a while since Home Depot was atop the list of the nation’s leading radio advertisers. But, according to Media Monitors, the big-box home improvement outfit has made it back in a big way.
Colorado Public Radio Receives $1.21 Million Grant
The money comes from the Jacques M. Littlefield Foundation and will be used to increase CPR’s environmental reporting and create a hub of information for solutions to climate-related issues. The grant will be distributed over five years and fund a team of reporters.
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