Wharton To Retire From NAB After 24 Years
The National Association of Broadcasters announced Tuesday that Dennis Wharton, executive VP of Communications, is retiring July 1. Wharton has been with the NAB for 24 years and is the longest-serving spokesman in the organization’s history.
JVC CEO John Caracciolo Joins Our Podcast
Having faced hurricane disasters in the past, JVC Broadcasting's stations in Long Island and Florida were prepared when the coronavirus crisis took hold. There have been challenges, of course, and the JVC CEO explains what they were but also tells us why he's optimistic. LISTEN
Radio Raises $500K During Radiothon
The one-day Radio Cares radiothon held last week for Feeding America, heard on thousands of radio stations across the country, raised over $500,000. The money will provide 5 million meals for Americans living with hunger.
NAB Bulks Up Covid Toolkit
The NAB has released new public service announcements focused on a message of hope and encouragement during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PSAs direct people to WeAreBroadcasters.com/Hope, which provides mental health resources and tips for practicing wellness.
NPR Dominates Triton Podcast Chart
This latest chart from Triton Digital covers March 16 through April 12. NPR continues to lead the podcast pack with NPR News Now coming in at number one and Up First, sliding up two positions to take over at number two.
ESPN Peoria Raises $10K For Local Food Bank
This was a stand-alone event for 101.1 ESPN in Peoria. The station held a one-day radiothon last week and raised $10,000 for the Peoria Area Food Bank.
Thomas MOViN To Seattle
Hubbard has announced that Cat Thomas is now the Brand and Content Director at MOViN 92.5 and Warm 106.9 in Seattle. Thomas heads to Washington from Chicago, where he was Brand and Content Director at WSHE-FM.
Dream Team Podcast
iHeartRadio and Diversion Podcasts are launching a new podcast called The Dream Team Tapes.The podcast will feature audio from players on the 1992 U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team.
Celebrating National Nurses Week
K95.5, KWEN-FM, Cox Media Group, Tulsa is honoring local nurses on the frontline dealing with COVID-19. The station is partnering with 19th and Grand Records on the Apple a Day campaign, starting May 6.
Government Knocks Out Progressive
With nearly 80,000 commercials airing on radio stations across the country, the United States Social Security Administration was the number one advertiser on radio last week, according to Media Monitors.
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