Seattle Host Blames Virus Spread on Homeless
KTTH-AM PM Drive host Jason Rantz told Fox News the homeless situation in Washington state may be to blame for the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Six people have died from the virus in that state. Here's what Rantz told Tucker Carlson.
Rosenberg Disinvited To University Event
Sid Rosenberg, Bernie & Sid In The Morning, 77 WABC, will not be talking about the 2020 election at an upcoming event at Seton Hall University. The March 10 event will still be held, but without the co-host.
Ranon Named VP External Affairs At NAB
Liliana Ranon has joined the NAB as VP of External Affairs. Ranon will be responsible for managing NAB’s partnerships with third-party groups on legislative and regulatory issues affecting local broadcasters.
Steiner Headed To New Orleans
Brad Steiner will program three of Cumulus' four stations in New Orleans. He will now oversee programming for Alt 92.3/WZRH-FM, NASH Icon 106.1/WRKN-FM, and 106.7 The Krewe/KKND-FM.
Dan Patrick Signs New Deal With Premiere Networks
As part of the multi-year deal, Premiere will serve as the exclusive, global audio distribution partner for The Dan Patrick Show. The show will continue as part of FOX Sports Radio’s weekday programing lineup.
Radio Managers Can Learn From Welch’s Legacy
(By Buzz Knight) I never met Jack Welch but I miss him already for his legacy of great management and leadership. Let's take a look at some of the key lessons he left for us.
Hot Programming Topics
(By Gary Berkowitz) Winter is almost over and spring is right around the corner. With that in mind, I'd like to share some of the most frequent programming discussions that I’m hearing these days.
Red Apple Now The Official Owner Of WABC
John Catsimatidis’s Red Apple Media has completed the $12.5 million purchase of WABC-AM in New York from Cumulus. Catsimatidis told Radio Ink back in June that he has no plans to change the format.
Bloomberg Top Advertiser
Mike Bloomberg For President was the leading radio advertiser around the country last week, according to Media Monitors. The candidate moved up from second place, running 55,527 spots.
Cumulus Says “We’ll Take Three More Years, Please”
Nielsen has resigned Cumulus as one of its major radio clients. Cumulus will continue to use Nielsen Audio Measurement services through 2022 and added Continuous Diary Measurement for 120 stations in 24 markets.
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