Former N.Y. Host Hired, Fired in 24 Hours
Kimberly Ray announced on Twitter Wednesday that she'd been hired by ReMax Realty near Rochester, NY. On Thursday she was let go. Back in June iHeart fired Ray (and Barry Beck) for racist comments she made during their afternoon show on WAOI-FM. Here's why...
Steelers Announcer To Sit For Two
He's been the radio voice of the Steelers for 26 years. Bill Hargrove will sit out the first two games of the season after the team suspended him for a DUI charge. According to police, back in June, the 80-year old crashed into Ferri’s ShurSave supermarket breaking two windows in the building.
Student Manager Being Pressured To Resign
An Arizona State student has started a petition to pressure Arizona State University’s Blaze Radio Station Manager Rae’Lee Klein to resign. And this is all about a retweet. What would you do?
iHeart Drops Country For Rock in Chicago
Chicago's New Country is history with iHeart's flip to Chicago's Rock Station on 95.5. As of Thursday at 5 p.m. listeners looking for Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney and Miranda Lambert were treated to Metallica, AC/DC and Linkin Park. The format was Country since January 2015.
Focke Out
Remember when Hornets announcer John Focke meant to tweet out the word Nuggets? He thumbed two wrong letters and hit send without checking his spelling and a very bad "N" word hit the twitterverse instead.
Take Monday Off Everyone
That's what we're planning to do. There's only so many Zoom meetings you can watch, cover and participate in before your eyes bug out. Happy Labor Day everyone. We'll be back bright and early Tuesday with the latest and greatest radio headlines.
Dog Trainer Becomes Morning Man
Max Media has announced that 92.9 The Wave (WAVE are WVBW) has hired Kristina & Brian for mornings starting Monday, September 21st.
Radio Show Registration Opens
Registration is now open for the Radio Show which is jointly produced by the RAB and NAB. The 2020 show is a week-long online event October 5 - 9 and the cost is $50.00.
WNYC Promotes ATC Host Jami Floyd
WNYC is losing its local host of All Things Considered, but gaining a Senior Editor for the station's newly created Race & Justice Unit. Jami Floyd is leaving the host chair September 4 and the station is conducting a nationwide search for a new host.
B-Dub Expands To Weeknights
B-Dub Radio Saturday Night, is expanding to weeknights in partnership with its syndicator, Skyview Networks. The new package begins September 21 and will be offered in two versions.















