Former Presidential Candidate Podcast
Pete Buttigieg and iHeartRadio are putting together a 20 episode podcast series. The Deciding Decade with Pete Buttigieg begins its weekly release September 9.
MIW Honors Angela Yee
The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group has awarded The Breakfast Club co-host with the 2020 MIW Airblazer Award. The award is the result of a 2015 alliance between MIW and Talentmasters Morning Show Bootcamp.
BEE Grows Morning Show
92.5 WBEE (WBEE-FM), Rochester has added Chris Konya to its morning show. Konya joins co-hosts Terry Clifford and TJ Sharp.
Walden Wants More Ownership Diversity
Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden from Oregon, a former radio broadcaster, has introduced a bill to promote diversity among the broadcast industry.
Entercom Announces Diversity Action Plan
This Summer Entercom launched a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, which CEO David Field says has been working on an action plan. The goal was to build a more diverse organization, a culture of inclusion and respect, and help foster a more equitable and inclusive nation.
Louisiana Hold Tight. Here Come The Trucks
The iHeartMedia Panama City cluster announced that “850 Strong Love for Louisiana,” a supply drive to benefit victims of Hurricane Laura, collected enough items to fill two semi-truck trailers. The drive was held this week at a local Super Walmart.
Another Podcasting Deal For iHeart
The Recount is a new platform that mixes politics and culture. A deal between The Recount and iHeartRaio will result in the two companies producing a series of new podcasts ahead of the 2020 election.
ABC Signs 41 Cumulus Stations For News
WLS-AM in Chicago and KGO-AM in San Francisco are among the roster of 29 Cumulus news stations that will now carry ABC News following the closure of Westwood One's news department. 12 Cumulus-owned sports and music stations that will also take ABC's hourly newscasts.
WEBR-AM Buffalo Facing Lawsuit
Recently re-branded WEBR-AM is being sued by a former part-owner. Jeffrey Lazroe is asking for at least $200,000 in the complaint filed August 31 in Eric County Supreme Court.
Charlie Kirk Joins SRN Lineup
Author, podcast and social media talent Charlie Kirk has signed on for a daily talk show on the Salem Radio Network. The Charlie Kirk Show will air daily from Noon-3 PM starting October 5.
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