Radio Listening Remains Very Strong
That's according to a new report from Nielsen. The ratings firm says adults 18 and older spend just shy of six hours with their TV-connected devices every week. Time spent with radio is nearly 12 hours per week (this corrects an earlier version of our story that incorrectly stated 12 hours per day).
The Cox/Apollo Deal Closes
The deal valued at over $3 Billion dollars officially closed Tuesday. 54 CMG radio stations in ten markets were sold along with Television stations, newspapers in Ohio and a TV rep company.
Jarecki Joins iHeart Phoenix
Mathew Jarecki is the new afternoon host on iHeart's Fox Sports 910 in Phoenix. Jarecki previously hosted “Sports Talk” on KLJX-LP at the Northern Arizona University, where he also served as a play-by-play commentator and a color analyst.
Morini Moves Up To SVP
Trevor Morini has been named SVP of Programming for the Raleigh, NC, market. Morini will also serve as PD for G105 in Raleigh.
WSB News Radio Reporter Remembered
Memorial service arrangements have been completed for WSB/Atlanta reporter Pete Combs. Services will be held December 19 for the veteran reporter who died last week.
Entercom Signs Wilson To Contract Extension
It's a multiyear deal for Wilson who co-hosts the midday Zaslow & Amber show on AM 790 The Ticket (WAXY-AM) in Miami alongside Jonathan Zaslow.
San Antonio Host Killed In Crash
KKYX midday host Courtney Nelson (air name Dave Brooks) died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. The station announced the news of the Saturday, December 14, crash on its website.
NRG Selling Three Wisconsin FM’s To Magnum
NRG is selling WFAW-AM and WSJY-FM in Fort Atkinson and WKCH-FM in Whitewater, Wisconsin, to Magnum Communications. The purchase price was not announced.
KLUC Toy Drive Nets $603K
For 12 days the KLUC Las Vegas Chet Buchanan Show lived 30 feet up in the air on a 30x40 scaffolding platform. The event raises awareness, and funds, for families in need during the holiday season.
WIVK Raises Over $340K For St. Jude’s
On December 12 and 13, Cumulus' WIVK in Knoxville raised $341,957 for St. Jude during its annual radiothon. It's the largest amount the station has raised with the event.
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