Topel Retires. Bellini Takes Over
On Wednesday evening Saga Communications announced that Milwaukee Radio Group General Manager Annmarie Topel is retiring and 31 year PD Bob Bellini has been promoted to GM.
Compass Points To Vegas Raiders
The NFL Las Vegas Raiders have announced a multi-year extension with Compass Media Networks. Compass will continue to produce and broadcast all Raiders’ play-by-play-audio for distribution on terrestrial radio and other platforms.
Chicago Radio News Vet Retiring
Felcia Middlebrook, WBBM Newsradio 780, will retire May 29. In an open letter to colleagues and listeners Middlebrook said she is not retiring, but rewiring.
Country Programming During COVID
A webinar, "Five Things I've Learned: Programming During COVID-19", is set for May 20. Three top Country PDs will discuss the challenges they face and suggest solutions during the event.
Gracie Winners Announced
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced the winners of the 2020 Gracie Awards. The awards recognize programming created by, for and about women in radio, television and interactive media.
New Relief Package Includes Help For Local Media
Now would be the perfect time to write your elected leaders in Washington if you're hoping to receive federal dollars to help deal with the massive advertising decline brought on by the forced government shutdown. Here's why...
Sislen Sizzles On The Radio Ink Facecbook Live Show
The topic for Tuesday's Radio Ink Facebook Live interview with Charlie Sislen was How COVID-19 is Changing The Way We Sell and Charlie provided our viewers with mountains of great information. Catch the replay HERE. On deck Thursday at 11:00AM, Westwood One/Cumulus' Pierre Bouvard.
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Tommy and Kelly Show Joins United Stations
United Stations will now distribute The Tommy and Kelly Show to radio stations nationwide. The weekday program features Tommy McFly and Kelly Collis who were paired for nearly a decade in Mornings on Entercom’s WIAD (“Fresh FM”) in Washington, D.C.
What Keeps Me Up At Night
(By Buzz Knight) Here are 8 things for the radio industry to grapple with that literally keep me up at night. This list I compiled over two consecutive nights of restlessness.
Memorial Day Programming From CBS
CBS Audio's Memorial Day three-hour May 25th special will be hosted by Gil Gross. Topics will include: The untold story of the real origin of Memorial Day, How to backyard BBQ in a social distancing world and How the VFW is honoring veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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