Air1 Changes Direction
After 20-plus years of playing Christian hits to its more than four million listeners, Air1 has fine-tuned its playlist with a focus on worship music. The new Air1, Worship Now debuted January 1 with 10,000 songs in a row, commercial-free.
Entercom Stations Raise Big Bucks For St. Jude
Five Entercom Country stations from around the U.S. hosted radiothons in their respective communities as part of the hospital’s “Country Cares for St. Jude Kids” program. The end result? Over $2 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Three Decades Of “Floydian Slip”
The weekly Pink Floyd show, produced by Craig Bailey of Shelburne, VT, turns 30 this month. Bailey aired his first episode in January 1989 on Ithaca College's 106-VIC in Ithaca, NY, as a senior Television-Radio major.
FCC Shutting Down Today
With no end to the government shutdown in sight, The FCC has announced it will suspend most operations in the middle of the day today. At that time, employees will have up to four hours to complete an orderly shutdown of operations.
Money Expert Orman Featured On “Bad With Money”
TV writer, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Gaby Dunn (aka America's Deadbeat Sweetheart) just released the trailer for the fourth season of her hit podcast Bad With Money.
Prasad Exiting Townsquare
The company announced Wednesday morning that co-founder and Co-CEO Dhruv Prasad has resigned from his position as Co-CEO and board member, effective January 31. Bill Wilson will transition from Co-CEO to serve as the sole CEO.
SCBA Reports Record Political Year
The Southern California Broadcasters Association is reporting that 2018 was a record year for political ad revenue for radio in Los Angeles and San Diego. Here are all the details.
2018 By The Numbers
(By Bob McCurdy) With 2018 just behind us, it might be helpful to recap a few radio and media stats that likely rank among the most compelling from the past year to assist us in more effectively positioning radio within the ever-evolving media landscape.
Variety Profiles Saul Levine
The 92-year old California station owner launched KBCA back in 1959 with a classical format. The Variety story focuses on Levine's successful radio career, family, his side business (wine) and why he's never sold out.
NBC Launches Gambling Show
NBC Sports has launched a daily radio show focused on sports gambling called "The Daily Line." The show will focus on daily sports topics from a gambling angle.
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