Johnson Earns His On-Air Stripes
Gregory “G Moniy” Johnson has been promoted from part-time on-air personality at WZFX-FM/Fayetteville, NC, to taking over the afternoon drive slot full-time.
The Radio Industry Reacts To Losing A Friend
It was only a week ago that Kinglsey announced he had bladder cancer. The National Radio Hall of Famer and host of Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40 died Thursday at his home in Weatherford, Texas. He was 80 years old.
Taylor Adds Music Director To Her Titles
Kendall Taylor, midday personality and APD for Detroit Hot Adult Contemporary station 96.3 WDVD-FM, has been appointed Music Director for the station. She will keep her current positions.
Westwood One Podcast Network Adds Political Show
Westwood One will distribute and sell a new podcast and weekend radio show with the McLaughlin Group. Political writer and commentator Tom Rogan hosts the series, with panel members Pat Buchanan, Eleanor Clift, and Clarence Page.
PodcastOne Gets 52 Nominations
PodcastOne programs have earned a total of 51 Digital Hollywood Award nominations in the event’s inaugural year. The awards will be announced at the Digital Hollywood Conference on November 14.
Study: More Women Tuning Into Podcasts
Westwood One has released the results from its latest podcast study. The network has been conducting what it calls the "Podcast Download" study for the last three years. The study found that more women are tuning in to podcasts, events are becoming bigger and listeners prefer host-read ads.
Making Radio Local Again
Border Media owner Ricki Lee is taking one of his recently purchased stations, in Saratoga Springs, NY, and flipping the entire day back to local programming.
Urban One Adds Senior Executives
Urban One has recruited two new senior executives. Kristopher Simpson is the new Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Tony Spinelli becomes Chief Information Officer.
Curtis Media Recruits Fanney As GSM
Brandon Fanney has been named General Sales Manager of Curtis Media stations Pulse FM WWPL/WPLW and STAR FM 92.9, which serve Raleigh, NC. Fanney was most recently Vice President of Sales at Local Voice Media.
Power Of Mother Nature Can’t Top The Power Of Local Radio
More than a month ago, in the wilderness heart of the Colorado Rockies, lightening sparked a wildfire that continues to burn. The Decker Fire has consumed more than 8,000 acres and is now reportedly 30 percent contained.
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