Sam Alex Launches His Own Country Show
For the past five years Sam Alex has hosted a country music show for Townsquare called Taste of Country Nights. Two months ago Alex left the company hoping to launch a similar show, one that he owns, called The Sam Alex Show.
Bahe Leaving KOZN Omaha
Nick Bahe says he's leaving NRG's Sports Talker KOZN-AM, where he's hosted the 11a-2p shift for the past 6 years, to focus on his Television career. He told listeners he didn't accept a contract extension with 1620 AM KOZN.
Whittle Gets Big Promotion At Cumulus
Another veteran radio programmer is headed in a new direction: up. Leslie Whittle has been named VP, Hot AC Formats for Cumulus. She will continue in her role as PD for KRBE in Houston.
Esiason, Long, Robbins Headed To HOF
The New York State Broadcaster’s Association announced the selection of the Hall of Fame Class of 2019, which will be inducted at the Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon during the NAB New York Show in October.
FCC’s O’Rielly “New Yorker Of The Year”
That's as named by the Board of Directors of the New York State Broadcasters Association. O'Rielly will be recognized at the NYSBA Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon during the NAB New York Show in October.
Ted & Amy Have A Date With HOF
Syracuse 93Q (WNTQ 93.1) morning team Ted Long and Amy Robbins will be inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame in October. Ted & Amy in the Morning recently celebrated 30 years on the air.
CRB 2019-20 Board Of Directors Named
The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization’s 2019-2020 Board of Directors. Returning as CRB Board President is Kurt Johnson (Townsquare Media).
Houston Host Suspended From Facebook
KPRC-AM talker Ken Webster says he's been suspended from Facebook for using the for using the phrase “illegal immigrant." Newsbusters was first to report the story. Here are the details.
Levin Now SVP At BMI
BMI has promoted David Levin, VP of Digital Licensing, to Senior Vice President, Licensing. Levin will oversee teams in New York and Nashville, report directly to Mike Steinberg, EVP, Creative and Licensing, and is based in New York.
SBG CEO Responds To Sports USA Verdict
A jury in Los Angeles has ruled in favor of Sports USA in a breach of contract lawsuit that was filed several years ago. SBG has been ordered to pay Sports USA over $2 million. Here's what's going on...
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