Jill Gossett Joins Riviera as VP of Sales
Riviera Broadcasting has hired Phoenix market veteran Jill Gossett as Vice President of Sales. Gossett moves over to radio from 12News where she was an Account Executive.
Lessons From The Coaches
iHeartMedia and PepsiCo announced the launch of Pepsi Coach’s Corner, a leadership podcast with interviews from coaches and executives.
The Radio Comeback is Underway
(By Deborah Parenti) As Albert Rodriguez of Spanish Broadcasting System is fond of saying: The comeback is going to be greater than the setback. And it looks like it’s time to get ready for that comeback.
Another Radio Rebrand
On May 6th the Westwood One Podcast Network will become the Cumulus Podcast Network. Cumulus made the name change announcement Wednesday. Suzanne Grimes, EVP Corporate Marketing and President of Westwood One, will retain responsibility for the network.
Political Talk & Cartoon Partnership
Political Voices Network and Counterpoint are working together on a service that will combine political talk and political cartoons. The service will be a one-stop-shop for the latest from America’s top opinion humorists.
Atlanta Hip Hop Birthday Bash
Hot 107.9 (WHTA) is planning an outdoor Hip Hop concert. Birthday Bash 25 will be held at Georgia State University's Center Parc Stadium July 17.
NYF Radio Board Adds Members
The New York Festival Radio Awards board has added three award winning content creators. Jennie Cataldo, Helen Shaw and Carole Zimmer join the board that was created in 2010.
Apple Finally Attempts To Monetize Podcasts
Over 15 years ago, when nobody was paying attention to podcasts, Apple was quietly amassing a library of free podcasts that would grow to over 2 million shows. In the beginning Apple was the only easy way consumers could listen to their favorite podcasts.
AM Radio Gets Some Love in New Movie
A new movie out this Friday was filmed in Murfreesboro, TN. The movie focuses on AM Radio and many of the scenes were captured in the WGNS Radio studios.
Carr Pushes Back on Democrats
This all has to do with the sale of Spanish-language radio station WSUA-AM in Miami.
Congressional Democrats are attempting to pressure the FCC to reject the sale. Carr says it's all about politics.















