NAB Crystal Radio Award Finalists Announced
The National Association of Broadcasters announced the 50 finalists for the 2020 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. The awards recognize stations for outstanding year-round commitment to community service.
Tesh on TV
Nationally syndicated host John Tesh reunited with Mary Hart on Entertainment Tonight this week. The reunion became very emotional when they discussed Tesh's battle with cancer, which nearly killed him. Watch HERE.
The Demise Of A 50-Year Rock Radio Brand
Mistress Carrie, as she is known by fans, started as an intern at Boston rocker WAAF back in 1991. Three years later she made the payroll in the promotions department, and in 1998, she was on the air covering the night shift.
Pai To Receive Award At Foundation Breakfast
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will present FCC Chairman Ajit Pai with the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award during the Broadcasters Foundation Annual Breakfast at the NAB Show.
Former Nielsen Exec Joins Entercom
Entercom has named Idil Cakim to the newly created role of SVP of Research and Insights. Cakim will lead the company’s business-to-business strategy and audio insights practice.
Fast Makes Boise Return
Iliad Media Group has announced the hiring of Nathan Fast to the role of Creative Media Strategist. Fast, who had been working for a crosstown rival, will oversee digital content and distribution development for Iliad’s seven-station cluster in Boise.
Bev Rainey Switches Stations In Albuquerque
Bev Rainey is the new PD of Country station 92.3 KRST/Albuquerque. Rainey joins KRST after 20 years at crosstown Country station KBQI, where she was PD for the past seven years.
Host Loses House. Community Responds.
(By Ed Ryan) Usually we report on how radio helps its local communities whenever there's a need. This week, listeners to iHeartMedia's XL 106.7 in Orlando returned the favor when host Johnny Magic lost his home to a fire.
ESPN Virginia Beach Enlists Donnelly
Tim Donnelly is the new Executive Producer for The Nick Cattles Show on ESPN Radio 94.1 WVSP/Virginia Beach, VA.
Calta Featured On Fox TV In Tampa
Morning show host Mike Calta (The Mike Calta Show) was highlighted on February 21, on WTVT Fox 13’s Good Day Tampa Bay. Check it out HERE.
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