iHeart, BBC, APM Partner For New Podcast
The BBC World Service, iHeartMedia and American Public Media are jointly releasing a new podcast called Deeply Human. Hosted by writer and musician Dessa, the show's goal is to answer questions about the inner self.
Beck Joins iHeart
iHeartMedia has hired John Beck to run its St. Louis market. The 30 year vet joins iHeart from Emmis, where he most recently served as the SVP, overseeing St. Louis' heritage rock station, KSHE. He began his career at WFFM in Pittsburgh.
KALC-FM Denver Comes Up Big For Kids
The station raised $1.3 million for Children’s Hospital Colorado, part of the Children’s Miracle Network during Alice 105.9’s Cares for Kids Radiothon in Denver. The amount donated during the 20th annual radiothon brought the overall fundraising total to over $24 million since 2001.
Saga Collects Coats
The Columbus Radio Group hosted “COATS FOR A CAUSE,” to benefit the Columbus Homeless Families Foundation, and the response was overwhelming. GM Erik Schmidt said, “Our listeners answered the call for donations of new coats, hats, gloves, & scarves as the area was hit with the largest snowfall of the season so far."
CBA Teams With Lytle
Members of the Colorado Broadcasters Association now have free access to Chris Lytle's Instant Sales Training service.
Mark Kaye Moving In Jacksonville
WAPE-FM morning co-host Mark Kaye is moving over to Cox Media Group sister station, WOKV-FM. He will focus exclusively on his talk show on the news/talk station.
Focus360 Teams With Jim Jones
Focus360 is partnering with Jim Jones to expand their affiliate relations team. Jones and his company Sound Solutions Media will assist in research and sale of all Focus360 radio products.
Cubs Stay With WSCR
670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will continue as the flagship station for the Chicago Cubs. The station has served as the radio home of the team since 2016.
Sun Radio Offering $20K in Grants
The Sun Radio Foundation announced the company was again offering its Sun Radio Recharge program, in support of Central Texas restaurant and bar workers whose careers were impacted by COVID-19.
Free Benztown Webinar Thursday
Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free webinar called Bits Are Out, Conversations Are In hosted by Benztown CEO Andreas Sannemann and P1 Media's Ken Benson. The webinar will feature Paul Kaye, VP Brands & In-House Production, for Rogers Sports & Media in Canada. REGISTER















