Radio….The 800 Pound Gorilla of Audio.
(By Andrew Curran) If radio ever wanted to field a nationwide research project to test the relationship between listening and employment, COVID-19 has provided that opportunity.
Taylor Joins Dolphins Radio Team
The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor will replace Bob Griese in the radio booth this season. Taylor joins play-by-play man Jimmy Cefalo and analyst Joe Rose. WQAM in Miami is the flagship for the Dolphins
Minnesota Host Loses 5 Family Members
Twin Cities producer, podcast host and comedian Sheletta Brundidge lost five family members from carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator during Hurricane Laura.
Rise Guys Go After Hours
After Hours with the Rise Guys is a new weekly podcast featuring Entercom Greenville (WTPT-FM) morning show co-hosts Mattman and Nine. They will discuss "entertainment and real-life topics." The hosts launched their morning show back in 2003.
Maki’s Back
Longtime former Emmis Market Manager Val Maki is the new Market Manager for Bonneville's 4-station San Francisco cluster. She takes over for Carl Garner who retired after 43 years of broadcasting.
Rick Rumbles To His 25th Year.
Rick Rumble, host of Rumble in The Morning on Saga's WNOR-FM in Norfolk, celebrated 25 years at the station this week. Rumble was given fifty bags of Cheetos and a framed copy of a Rumble 25 Years photo in recognition of his achievement.
Changes For BMG Ft. Myers
John Larson has been named PD for Beasley Media Group's WRXX and WJPT. He will also be taking over as Morning Drive Host on WJPT September 8.
KAB Honoring Two With HoF Inductions
Two veteran Kansas radio broadcasters will be inducted into Kansas Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Don Hall and Ralph Titus, with combined careers spanning more than eight decades, will be inducted posthumously.
McAfee Joins Mad Dog Sports Radio
Sirius XM's Mad Dog Sports Radio channel welcomes The Pat McAfee Show to its line-up September 9. The weekday show will originate from his studios in Indianapolis from 12N - 3PM.
WPGC Promotes Angelique Alston
WPGC 95.5 FM Washington D.C., has promoted Angelique Alston to Brand Manager for the Rhythmic Urban Hits Station. Since joining the Entercom station in 2013 she has served in various positions including Assistant PD, Morning Show Producer and Events Producer.
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