Carletta Blake Saddles Up With Summit to Lead K95 In Richmond
SummitMedia has appointed Carletta Blake as Brand Manager and on-air personality for Country K95 (WKHK) in Richmond. Blake previously spent five years as Program Director and talent at iHeartMedia Cleveland’s 99.5 WGAR before parting ways in August 2024.
WJR Names Marie Osborne Director of Community Affairs & News
Cumulus Media Detroit announced the promotion of broadcast journalist Marie Osborne to Director of Community Affairs & News for News/Talk station News Talk 760 (WJR-AM). She previously worked as a Senior News Analyst for the station.
Former KRLA and KROQ Broadcaster Russ O’Hara Passes Away
Los Angeles radio personality Russ O'Hara has passed away. Born Russell Eugene Nealeigh, O'Hara did multiple stints at the original KRLA from 1969 to 1972, 1981 to 1982, and 1992 to 1993. News of his passing was shared on social media. No cause of death was reported.
Bari Weiss Named CBS News Editor-in-Chief
The Free Press founder, Bari Weiss, has been named Editor-in-Chief of CBS News by Paramount Skydance Corporation following its acquisition of the subscription media company, placing her in charge of the newsgathering direction of CBS News Radio.
Research Identifies Radio and Podcasts as Key Drivers of Ad Profit
A 16-year study of more than 1,200 advertising campaigns across all media has found that AM/FM radio and podcasts as “Super Touchpoints” for advertisers when it comes to ad effectiveness, generating both immediate sales results and enduring brand equity.
Floyd Abrams to Headline Forecast 2026 Luncheon Keynote
Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report are proud to announce that Floyd Abrams, the nation’s foremost First Amendment attorney, will deliver the luncheon keynote address at Forecast 2026, broadcasting’s premier executive event.
Gomez: Public Interest at Risk if FCC Eases Ownership Limits
Even with the FCC in stasis during the government shutdown, Commissioner Anna Gomez is on the move. On her First Amendment Tour, she’s warning that the 2022 Quadrennial Review and any rollback of radio and TV ownership caps could silence local voices.
Catching Up With Radio’s 30 & Under Superstars: Ryan Smetzer
What drives 2024 Radio Ink 30 and Under Superstar honoree Ryan Smetzer? Fearless innovation and balance as key to keeping radio thriving while inspiring the next generation of broadcasters. We check in ahead of Friday’s nomination deadline for 2025.
For Branding Radio News, Focus on Safety, Accountability, Trust
Radio knows its value, but do listeners? A new national analysis shows broadcasters how to cut through noise, shift from “journalism” to “local information,” and frame themselves as lifelines in crises, watchdogs for communities, and essential public utilities.
The Future of Radio Advertising Is Interactive – And Already Here
(Rick Murphy) It may not be the flashiest medium, but terrestrial radio has been a daily companion in cars, kitchens, offices, and shops for decades. And it still works. The advantages of terrestrial radio are clear, and new tech will make them clearer.
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