Wiener Replaces Kucharz At CBS
Adam Wiener is the new Executive VP/GM for CBS Local Digital Media. Ezra Kucharz is leaving that position on May 6. Wiener joined CBS Local Digital Media in 2010. He served as Senior VP of Content, Community and Operations. He'll be responsible for overseeing the digital operations of CBS’s 29 television stations and 117 radio stations.
What’s Old Can Be Fresh & What’s Fresh Can Be Old
(Bob McCurdy) There are four key areas of focus if you want to succeed in radio sales: commitment, yourself, sales, and expertise. I addressed these things in a training program.
Coomer Staying On To Call The Cubs
Entercom and the Chicago Cubs have announced that Chicago’s 670 The Score (WSCR-AM) will remain the home of radio color analyst Ron Coomer through a multiyear contract extension. Coomer will continue working alongside play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes. Coomer first joined the Cubs Radio Network in 2013, succeeding Keith Moreland on WGN 720.
Don’t Just Hunt The Opportunity – Be The Opportunity
(By Loyd Ford) You often know when something isn’t right, but you don’t always know. The truth is that the radio business sees employees in two different lights.
Warrant Issued In Baltimore Host Death
Baltimore police say an arrest warrant has been issued for 56-year old Richard Green (pictured). They say he's wanted in the killing of WEAA-FM host Tyra Womack who was killed last Wednesday in a shooting.
Top Pandora Execs Paid $16.7 Million In 2015
That's the total of all five executives, according to an SEC filing Tuesday, as the company gets ready for its annual shareholders meeting on June 1 in Oakland. Former CEO Brian McAndrews (pictured) was top earner taking home $6.5 million.
“One Song, One Us” Is Radio From The Heart
Connoisseur Media has a new campaign — “One Song, One Us” — which will be launching across all of its radio stations Monday, October 1. The mission of this initiative, which was developed by Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw, is to encourage unity, love, kindness, acceptance, and hope in our communities through the power of music.
iHeart’s Wall-To-Wall Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is releasing a new album Friday called Lover and iHeartMedia has partnered with the superstar to broadcast the iHeartRadio Lover Album Release Party which will feature exclusive audio from Swift.
Steve Smith Celebration
A celebration of Steve Smith's life is being held Friday, September 16th at Katz's in New York City from 12P to 2P. The cost of the event is $70 per person and includes lunch. RSVP HERE. Smith died unexpectedly in his sleep on July 7th.
Dead Air Is Good!
(By Randy Lane) Most of us have had the dead air nightmare. When many of us started in radio, dead air was a cardinal sin that would always earn a hotline call. As it turns out, dead air is actually good!
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