Cox Names Reid VP/GM For Jacksonville Cluster
Cox Media Group has named Katie Reid VP and GM of its radio stations in Jacksonville. Reid takes over the cluster after serving as Executive Director of Revenue, supporting sales teams across the company.
Why Did Apollo Buy Cox’s Radio Stations?
CMG EVP Bill Hendrich thinks he might know the answer to that question, even though he wasn't in the room when Apollo Global Management executives decided they not only wanted Cox's TV properties, they wanted all of their radio stations as well.
Entercom Stations Now Via Apple Music & Siri
Entercom will collaborate with Apple to integrate its portfolio of news, sports, and music stations into the Apple iOS13 software, launched Tuesday as part of Apple’s latest technology update.
Univision & Amazon Bring Spanish-Language Skills To Alexa
Univision and Amazon are partnering in the U.S. to introduce new Spanish-language skills on Alexa, Amazon’s cloud-based voice service, starting in early October.
More Sports For DC
Radio One has added a translator on 95.9-FM in DC to expand coverage for WTEM-AM 980. Market Manager Jeff Wilson said, “This is big news for DMV sports fans. We’re thrilled to bring the best sports programming to DC’s FM dial.”
ARC Launches New Product
Affiliate research tool ARC Software, developed by Reatro Ventures, has launched a new affiliate valuation plugin called ARConomicsTM.
TuneIn, Apple Combine Forces
TuneIn has teamed up with with Apple to offer listeners access to TuneIn’s more than 100,000 global radio stations on all Siri-enabled devices and Apple Music.
Francesa To Host HOF Induction Ceremony
Sports radio legend and longtime PM Drive host on WFAN AM/FM New York, Mike Francesa, will host the 31st Annual Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, in New York City, November 8, at Gotham Hall in midtown Manhattan.
Alpha Portland Recruits Gene Sandbloom
Alpha Media Portland has named Gene Sandbloom as its Operations Director and PD for 101.9 KINK FM. Sandbloom will lead the content and programming teams for the company’s seven Portland brands.
Cleveland Cavs Announce New Broadcast Team
The NBA Cleveland Cavaliers today announced the hiring of Tim Alcorn as the team’s new radio play-by-play broadcaster on the Cavaliers Radio Network.
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