What’s At Stake For Hispanic Radio in This Election?
The stakes couldn’t be higher or the battle more intense or divisive. And the potential revenue windfall couldn’t be greater. It’s the countdown to the 2020 election, and the ad stakes for radio and all media are high.
Two Long-Time Radio Leaders Launch Music Network
Clear Media Network has launched a new 24/7 Music Format Radio Network aimed at helping independent operators. Clear Media is run by veteran broadcasters Mark McCray and Gary Spurgeon. The network is offering three formats: Adult Contemporary, Country and Adult R&B.
KABC-AM Expands Partnership With Total Traffic
Cumulus' Talk Radio 790, KABC-AM in Los Angeles will now add unbranded network newscasts from TTWN, which has been providing local news and traffic to the stations since 2018.
FCC Fee Increase Stands
Despite the NAB's efforts to get your FCC fees reduced or frozen, the Commission is moving forward with its planned increase for 2020. The NAB argued that the fee increase did not reflect the number of full-time Media Bureau employees which would be providing services.
Wolkoff Named Sun COO
Gen Media Partners announced on Monday that Danno Wolkoff has been named Chief Operating Officer of Sun Broadcast Group. Wolkoff replaces Julio Aponte who left earlier this month.
Radio.com Installed in GM Vehicles
On September 15 Entercom will launch its first native automotive app. on select General Motors vehicles This initial launch will feature Radio.com as a native, in-dash app. in nearly seven million compatible Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles.
Cromwell Rocking it Out For Listeners
Cromwell Media's rocker in Nashville is trying to keep fans entertained now that they are unable to attend concerts any longer due to COVID. 102.9 The Buzz (WBUZ) will be broadcasting the ultimate rock festival, "BuzzFest at Home" Labor Day weekend
Charm City Getting New Morning Show
Mix 106.5 (WWMX-FM), Baltimore welcomes Kramer & Jess September 14. Steve Kramer and Jessica Dutra both recently worked at KHTS-FM in San Diego.
Jekalyn Carr Joins Westwood One
Singer, author, motivational speaker Jekalyn Carr will host a new syndicated radio show. Winning with Jekalyn Carr will launch Labor Day, September 7 on the Westwood One Network.
VSiN Closes Deal With BetRivers
VSiN, has agreed to a multi-year agreement with Rush Street Interactive, operator of BetRiver.com for a new program. Rush Hour will originate from Rivers Casino in Des Plaines, Illinois.















