RAB’s Mike Hulvey, Audacy’s Chris Oliviero Join BFOA Board
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected two new members to its Board of Directors: Radio Advertising Bureau President and CEO Mike Hulvey and Audacy Chief Business Officer Chris Oliviero.
Civic Media Picks Connie Fellman For Green Bay’s WGBW
Green Bay area journalist Connie Fellman has joined Civic Media's 97.9 WGBW. A Green Bay resident for three decades, Fellman has reported on stories ranging from Packers coverage at Lambeau Field to global features for WFRV, WLUK, and WGBA in the past.
End of the Line: CPB Sends Final Federal Payments to Local Radio
Ahead of the organization's closing days, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced it will make one final distribution in Community Service Grants to eligible public radio and television stations, as federal support for local public media ends.
Spatz Replacing Slats As Cleveland’s WNCX Refreshes Mornings
Audacy’s 98.5 WNCX in Cleveland announced Matt Spatz will succeed Tim Slats as morning host beginning October 6. Slats, who has been at the station for 14 years, will retire after his final broadcast on October 3.
AIRE Radio Networks Leader Elisa Torres Leaving SBS
Spanish Broadcasting System Chief Network Officer Elisa Torres has announced her departure from the Hispanic-focused radio operator after more than a decade of leadership that helped shape the company’s national audio strategy.
Gomez and Trusty Aides Hear NAB’s Case to Scrap Caps
With the FCC poised to revisit the 2022 Quadrennial Review, the NAB is pushing full force for the elimination of local radio ownership limits, meeting with advisors to Commissioners Anna Gomez and Olivia Trusty days ahead of the Commission's next open meeting.
Judge Orders iHeart’s TTWN to Pay $50M After Helicopter Crash
A North Carolina Superior Court judge has ordered Total Traffic & Weather Network to pay $50 million to the family of a Charlotte meteorologist killed in a 2022 helicopter crash alongside pilot Chip Tayag. TTWN has been owned by iHeartMedia since 2017.
New 8-Year Sunset Sparks Backlash As AM Radio Bill Advances
The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has moved closer to a House floor vote after the Energy & Commerce Committee passed it, 50–1. But an amendment shortening the mandate to eight years drew strong and immediate reactions from both supporters and opponents.
Growing A Great Salesperson Attitude
(Loyd Ford) You hear people talk about having a great attitude all the time, but what does it mean? I mean, can you put it in actual words? It turns out you can. In fact, there are things that make a great salesperson attitude and things that… don’t.
The Longest Break
(Steve Allan) No current or former PD can listen to the #1 station in any market and not pick it apart. Given that my role is now one of data analyst, I try to avoid any kind of consultant-style critiques. Then, I went on a road trip.
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