Beasley, Greater Media Deal To Close Next Week
That's what we're hearing from several industry sources, but of course those things can change when the government is involved. It was July 19 when Beasley announced it was purchasing the 21 Greater Media stations in 7 markets for $240 million Dollars. Since then Beasley has been putting its new corporate team in place and last month divested 4 stations in Charlotte to Entercom for $24 million.
Consolidation — 20 Years Later
Have you read any of our Telecom 20 special features yet? The debate rages on about what that law did for - or to - radio. We spoke to Steve Hicks, Mark Mays and Reed Hundt about the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Read all of those interviews HERE
TV Political Commercial Clutter: When Is Enough, Enough?
(by Bob McCurdy) We worked closely with Pat McGee of the Katz Radio Group and Media Monitors to pull the following information. We wanted to quantify the amount of TV clutter leading up to the last presidential election, recognizing it can serve as a harbinger as to what we can expect this year.
Family Fun Courtesy Of Tom Joyner
Tom Joyner and Allstate are celebrating the importance of family fun for every generation at the 2018 Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion. The event now in its 16th year will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL this Labor Day weekend August 30 - September 3.
Ousley To Host Orchestra Broadcasts At MPR
Classical MPR’s Melissa Ousley will become the host of the Friday evening live Minnesota Orchestra broadcasts at the start of the 2019/2020 season beginning Sept. 20.
Do You Want To Be A Stronger Leader?
In our latest Management Podcast, Max Media Virginia Beach General Manager Dave Paulus talks about how to be a better manager by catching people doing something great every day, he details the traits of a great manager and gives advice to managers all over the country about how to be a stronger leader.
Urban One Indy PD Passes
Grisel Barajas, Program Director for Urban One's WNOW (LaGrande 105.1) in Indianapolis, died in a motorcycle accident on Sunday. She was riding with her boyfriend, who was the driver. He survived the crash. Barajas ws only 31 years old.
“Lady G” Gets Her PD Wings At Pair Of Vegas Stations
Gabriela “Lady G” Loredon has been promoted to PD at KVEG and KGVQ in Las Vegas by Kemp Broadcasting. Loredon has been working as Top 40/Mainstream KVGQ, and Top 40/Rhythmic KVEG (HOT 97.5) as MD and morning co-host at. She has been serving as Interim PD since the departure of former PD Sherita Saulsberry.
Country Band Radio Romance Wins NASH Next 2017 Challenge
The Hermitage, TN outfit won the final competition event at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. Radio Romance will receive national radio airplay on Cumulus Media radio stations, and a recording contract under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella.
WNCY Radiothon Reaps Big Bucks For St. Jude
It was the Appleton/Oshkosh - Green Bay, WI, station's 20th Annual St. Jude Radiothon. The February 9-10 event, which was held in Green Bay, raised $300,124 for the fight against childhood cancer.
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