CRS Country Heat Line-up
The 4th annual Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS line-up is out. The show, to be held during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience, will be headlined by Tim McGraw.
CMG Appoints Rob Babin SVP Radio
Cox Media Group has appointed Rob Babin SVP for Radio. Babin will be responsible for CMG's 65 radio stations in 11 markets across the country. He's been with Cox for 20 years and replaces Bill Hendrich who retired at the end of 2020.
WFPL Expanding Louisville Newsroom
89.3 WFPL News Louisville is looking to hire four reporters, to nearly double its news staff. Louisville Public media plans further expansion following the completion of a $1.5 million dollar campaign.
Cumulus Host Gets Fox Gig
Fox News Media has signed civil rights lawyer Leo Terrell as a contributor. He will provide commentary and analysis across all platforms including Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network.
Jazz Media Lab Awards Five
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has launched the Jazz Media Lab with awards to five nonprofit jazz radio stations. The collaborative new program aims to strengthen Jazz radio and its engagement with artists and audiences across the country.
Report: Smart Speaker Use Up Big
NuVoodoo Media has released new data the says smart speakers are now in the homes of 67% of 14-54 year olds, up from 56% one year ago. The January 2021 study included nearly 3,500 people between 14-54, across all PPM markets.
Host Wins School Board Seat
The Birmingham Board of Education held a special election to fill a vacant seat. WJLD host Walter “Big Walt” Wilson won with more than 62 percent of the vote. Wilson received 480 out of 767 votes cast. WJLD AM/FM is owned by Richardson Broadcasting.
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Mid-West in Springfield To Carry Cards
Mid-West Family Broadcasting will air all 2021 Cardinals games on KOMG-FM in a multi-year deal starting with this 2021 season. The Springfield, MO station airs a Classic Country format. KOMC-FM picks up the Cardinals from iHeart's KXUS-FM.
Business Unusual is Now Business Accelerated
Starting in February the Radio Advertising Bureau is shifting its marketing focus, launched at the start of the pandemic, from Business Unusual, and later Open for Business, to Business Accelerated.
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