Latest Aircheck Features Fred Jacobs
On their industry focused podcast AIRCHECK, Rich De Sisto and Paul Kelly interview Jacobs Media President, Fred Jacobs. Fred fills the guys in on his days programming WRIF in Detroit, the Classic Rock format and his “go-to” record album of all-time. LISTEN
A Sale And A Retirement
The owner of Pittsburgh Radio Partners, Frank Iorio Jr. announced the sale of Talk Radio 1320 WJAS to St Barnabas Broadcasting (a division of St. Barnabas Health System). Following the sale, Iorio (pictured) will retire, after a 50-year radio career.
MIW Looking For Mentoring Candidates
The application window for the 2021 Mildred Carter Mentoring Program is open. The program is offered by The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group.
Cleveland Business Stimulus Program
iHeartMedia Cleveland is offering small businesses the opportunity to be featured in a $25,000 marketing plan. Businesses can register online at any of the eight Cleveland iHeartMedia station websites.
EMF Picks UP AM/FM in Virginia
Educational Media Foundation is purchasing WFLO AM and FM in Farmville, VA from Colonial Broadcasting for $750,000. With this sale Coloniol exits radio. Both the buyer and seller were represented by Jon Yinger of Broadcast Properties.
Bustos Launches ‘Urbana’ on Tucson Translator
Bustos Media has launched Tucson’s new Latin Mix & Reggaeton station on a translator signal at 92.5-FM. The station will feature music from artists like: Bad Bunny, Ozuna, Maluma, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Camilo, Farruko, Darlene, Carol G and Rosalia. LISTEN
Entercom Hosting Connected Car Webinar
Are connected cars the future of media and advertising? Entercom has assembled a panel of audio and technology leaders to help advertisers answer that question. The panel will be moderated by Entercom CIO Sarah Foss and you can register HERE.
Cumulus Host Dies From COVID Complications
KQXY Beaumont afternoon host Tommy "Jammer" Muzzillo died Monday surrounded by his children and girlfriend. Muzzillo experienced complications after being diagnosed with COVID, including pneumonia in both lungs.
Programmer Tom Bigby Dead at 77.
With a focus on both NewsTalk and Sports Talk, some of the brands Tom Bigby helped build include KRLD and The Fan in Dallas as well as WPHT and WIP in Philadelphia. WIP rounded up several of Bigby's former colleagues, who spoke about his impact, in this piece HERE.
New Health & Science Editor WNYC
WNYC has named Nsikan Akpan as Health & Science Editor. He joins the NPR station from National Geographic.
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