What Cumulus Told Westwood News Affiliates
In a letter sent out Thursday evening, Cumulus notified all 900 plus Westwood One News affiliates its service would be shutting down August 30, due to extraordinary circumstances.
A Radio Group Survivor Story
Midlands Media Group calls Columbia, SC home. MMG is as local as local can get in Nielsen's 75th DMA. The market boasts about 80 radio stations and digital platforms, including the usual mix of "Big Boy" radio companies.
Tarrants Out in Detroit
Beasley is looking for a new Operations Managers in Detroit after the departure of Jerry "JT" Tarrants who was programming Active Rocker WRIF-FM and Classic Rocker WCSX-FM. Tarrants had been with WCSX since 2013 and took over WRIF for Mark Pennington last December. No reason was given for the split.
McVay, Benztown Release Wrestling Podcast
Benztown and McVay Media Podcast Networks are producing First Match with Jesse Kage, a behind-the-scenes podcast for pro wrestling fans hosted by Jesse Kage.
Talk Replaces Classic Rock On The Outer Banks
Jam Media Solutions flips WZPR-FM from Classic Rock to an all syndicated news/talk format other than mornings which will be live. The morning show will be hosted by long-time Outer Banks radio veteran Sam Walker.
A Virtual Summit For Podcasters Worldwide
Podthon is a virtual summit for podcasters being held on July 18-19th. The schedule includes over 30 speakers and two keynote panels including podcast event organizers like Podfest and Afros & Audio and podcast news publications.
MLS Names Philly Broadcast Partner
FOX Sports Radio The Gambler, Philadelphia is the official broadcast partner of the Major League Soccer team, the Philadelphia Union. The first live broadcast of the season was this week.
iHeart Has Had Enough Of The 80’s
Totally 93.9, All 90s, All the Time is playing in Miami. iHeartMedia flipping the former 80s-90s hits 93.9 MIA to just the top 90s decade defining artists.
Johnson To Continue as CRB Prez
The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization’s 2020-2021 Board of Directors. Returning as CRB Board President is Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media), elected as Vice President is John Shomby and returning as Secretary is Beverlee Brannigan.
Here Are The Nominees
The Radio Hall of Fame has announced this year’s 24 nominees in six categories. Industry voting in four categories begins Monday. Listener voting in the other two begins July 20. Here are the 2020 Hall of Fame nominees...
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
