Radio Will Get $400 Million in Political This Year
The 2019-2020 federal election cycle is expected to generate $6 billion in political advertising, according to a new study by Kantar. Radio is expected to get $400 million of that. And unfortunately out of the big four, that is the smallest piece of the political ad spend pie. Here's how Kantar breaks it down.
Baisden Signs New Deal
The Michael Baisden Show has renewed with SBG, keeping Baisden behind the mic through December 31, 2020. Mike Love, who is Director of Affiliate Relations for the show, believes the time is right for a personality like Baisden.
Cumulus Makes Smoov A VP
Kenny Smoov is now Vice President, Urban Formats. He joined Cumulus in 2003 and continues in his current roles as PD for Cumulus Nashville’s Urban AC station 92Q/WQQK-FM and host of The Kenny Smoov Morning Show on 92Q.
Fenske Joins St. Louis Public Radio
Respected reporter and editor Sarah Fenske, most recently Editor-in-Chief of the Riverfront Times, has joined St. Louis Public Radio to host St. Louis on the Air, starting early August, reports the station’s website.
The Coach Still Going Strong 30 years On
“Coach” John Kentera is the new midday host for San Diego Sports station 97.3 The Fan (KWFN-FM). He's been broadcasting in San Diego since 1987.
Scott Promoted To PD At WLTO
Cumulus has promoted Patrick Scott to Program Director for Mainstream CHR radio station WLTO-FM/Hot 102.5 in Lexington, KY. His previous role was Promotions and Marketing Director for Cumulus Lexington’s five radio stations.
New Morning Team At KDAY
In Los Angeles, 93.5 KDAY and 93.5 KDEY Power 106’s Cece Valencia returns to 93.5 KDAY as co-host of the KDAY Morning Show with Cece and Romeo.
New Owner Of WABC, Looks To Put It Back On Top
John Catsimatidis, Chairman and CEO of NYC-based Red Apple Group, an employer with a payroll of more than 8,000 people, is hiring a few more folks. His wholly own subsidiary, Red Apple Media Inc., is buying the Cumulus Media station for $12.5 million in cash.
Cumulus Sells WABC For $12.5 Million
Cumulus Media has announced it is selling WABC-AM in New York City to Red Apple Media, a subsidiary of Red Apple Group, for $12.5 million in cash. Here's what Red Apple CEO John Catsimatidis had to say...
Westwood One Part Of New Podcast Network
Award-winning podcaster Jessica Cordova Kramer and best-selling author Stephanie Wittels Wachs have joined forces to form a new podcast network, Lemonada Media. Lemonada will partner with Westwood One to distribute, sell, and market their new shows.
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
