How Zimmer Radio Group Scores More Auto Dollars
The Zimmer Radio Group is working on getting a bigger piece of the automotive advertising category. Zimmer's Digital Marketing Specialist Shelby Lyon gives Radio Ink a look at a new concept they've created called iNeedNewTires.com.
Sparks Enters Texas Hall
Scott Sparks from Cox Media Group in Houston has been inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. Sparks hosts afternoons on KGLK-FM. Sparks has been in radio for over three decades, 20 years on KRBE-FM before joining KGLK-FM.
KMOX Promotes Marxkors
Amy Marxkors has been promoted to morning show co-host on News Radio KMOX-AM in St. Louis. Marxkors will host “Total Information AM Overdrive” alongside Charlie Brennan Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. CT and “The Charlie Brennan Show” from 9-11.
Stephens Buys 37 Stations From Mapleton
We start of the month of July with a fairly large transaction as Jim Shea exits the business. Shea's California based Mapleton Communications is selling nearly all of his radio stations to Stephens Media Group.
iHeart Launches Top 100 Podcast Chart
iHeartRadio has launched a new weekly chart of the 100 most listened-to podcasts on iHeartRadio. The top five from week one are Ron Burgandy, Bobby Bones, Joe Rogan, The Breakfast Club, and Ben Shapiro. Check out the full 100 HERE.
Ryan Retires, Howley Simmons Promoted
Salem Media Group has announced the retirement of 24-year veteran Pat Ryan, General Manager of the Boston cluster. The company also announced the promotion of Carole Howley Simmons (pictured) as General Manager of Salem Boston.
Williams Gets Four-Year Extension At iHeart
Chris Williams signed the contract extension to continue in his role as Chief Product Officer for iHeartRadio, overseeing digital programming initiatives, product marketing, UXD, and product strategies.
Puig Makes Entravision Return
Entravision has announced the appointment of Jeanette Puig as Senior Vice President, Integrated Marketing Solutions, of its Laredo, TX, market. She previously held the positions of National Sales Manager and General Sales Manager for several markets with the company.
Grammer Switches To Cox In Tulsa
The Cox-Tulsa cluster has a new Chief Engineer, Morgan Grammer, for all five radio stations. Previously, Grammer was Chief Engineer for Griffin Communications in Tulsa.
Emmis Forming New Public Company With Standard General
Emmis Communications has signed an agreement to form a new public company, Mediaco Holding, with New York investment firm Standard General. Mediaco Holding will purchase WBLS-FM and WQHT-FM (HOT 97) in New York for $96 million.
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