Where Are Listeners Listening?
On Monday, Edison Research released an update of its Share of Ear report. And, as we've been seeing from similar reports over the past few months, in-car listening is increasing as more people return to their normal routines.
GEICO Moves Back To The Top
According to Media Monitors, the Insurance giant aired 47,959 commercials on radio stations across America last week, edging our United Health Care (47,389) as radio's top national advertiser.
Laven Takes on New Rule With iHeart
Michele Laven, President of Strategic Partnerships group with iHeart, is taking on a new role as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer. Laven joined the company 15 years ago.
Karolyi Joins Townsquare in New York
Townsquare's Albany, NY classic rocker WQBK-FM has hired veteran Classic Rock programmer Mike Karolyi as Brand Manager. Karolyi joins WQBK after a 25 year run at the legendary WCCC in Hartford and a stint running iRockRadio.com.
A Programming Promotion for Laura G
Laura G has been promoted to PD for Country radio station WSJR/NASH FM in Wilkes Barre/Scranton. Laura G currently hosts middays on Cumulus Wilkes Barre/Scranton’s Top 40 station, WBHT-FM and will hold onto that shift.
Hulvey Elected RAB Board Chair
The Radio Advertising Bureau recently held its Fall Board of Directors meeting virtually and unanimously approved a new slate of officers and existing directors. Neuhoff Media COO Mike Hulvey was elected Chair and CMG's Bill Hendrich was voted in as Vice Chair.
WRMF Gets a New Promotions Director
Hubbard Radio West Palm has hired Kelsey Danca as the new Promotions Director of WRMF-FM. Kelsey was previously the Integrated Marketing Manager for AEG Presents in West Palm and prior to that, Promotions Manager for Radio FX, Chicago Theater, John G Shedd Aquarium and WJMK in Chicago.
Stu Haskell Passes
Long time Market President for iHeartMedia for Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming, Stu Haskell, has died. He died over the weekend, the day after his 71st birthday.
Out Of The Box Ministry Show
Syndicator NewReleaseToday is launching a specialty show for rock stations. The RockDown Show with Dustin Tatro will feature the top 10 songs in Christian Rock and features.
Webinar: What Listeners Want
Benztown and P1 Media Group continues the free webinar series Global Radio Ideas. What Listeners Want Tomorrow is set for Thursday, October 22.















