Arrest Made In Baltimore Host Shooting
Baltimore Police have arrested Richard S. Green in the shooting death of Gospel station WEAA-FM Host Tyra Womack June 10. Green was apprehended after six days on the run.
Cuban Talks Business on SiriusXM
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will talk about business on two Thursday night specials on SiriusXM Business Radio. Ask Me Anything with Mark Cuban will air June 18 and 25 from 5-6 p.m. EST on Channel 132
Herman Elected Chair of Broadcasters Foundation
The Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Scott Herman, long time CBS Radio executive and current CEO of SHH Media Management, as Chair. He takes over for another CBS Radio top executive Dan Mason, who will remain on the board
United Stations Lands Loggins
Yes, that Kenny Loggins. United Stations is adding Grammy and Emmy award-winner Kenny Loggins to their airstaff. The show will debut this summer. United Stations will produce and distribute Kenny Loggins: The Real Thing on a market-exclusive basis.
The Official Station Of Somerset, KY
Forcht Broadcasting’s Somerset, Kentucky radio station, WYKY FM Somerset 106.1, is the official radio station for downtown Somerset. The station now plays through the city’s new downtown speaker system.
Musicians On Call Benefit Concerts
Musicians On Call and the United Way will get a boost from a three part series of virtual concerts starting June 22. iHeartRadio Concerts For The Community Presented By Ally will stream on iHeartRadio Digital Platforms.
CRS360 Focuses On Talent
The next CRS360 Webinar will discuss how radio air talent have adjusted to prepping, connecting with listeners, and collaborating with station sales teams during tumultuous times. This is the second installment of the three part series and will be available June 23.
vCreative Adds Counterpoint Software
Counterpoint Software is now part of vCreative, a Banyan Software company. The addition provides end-to-end revenue, inventory and management solutions for audio networks.
SiriusXM Buys Simplecast
The Satellite radio company is making a move into the podcasting space with the purchase of podcast management platform Simplecast. Simplecast and AdsWizz will form SiriusXM's publisher solution business, a full-service platform designed to meet the needs of podcast creators of all sizes.
Can GoFundMe Save Radio Stations?
How much do local listeners really care about their radio stations? Two stations in a tourist town are about to find out. With a goal of $100,000, so far $1,485 has been donated to a GoFundMe account set up for KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM in Lake Tahoe.
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