Get Ready Jersey
Next week, the New Jersey Broadcasters Association will hold its 71st Annual Conference & Gala. NJBA CEO Paul Rotella says the theme for 2019 is the Majesty of Broadcast honoring Radio Royalty from across the nation.
What Are PPM Panelists Doing During Overnights?
Media Monitors and Nielsen Audio have announced a new programming tool they say can reveal changes in PPM listening faster than ever before. The new jointly-developed service, Audio Overnights, is now in beta.
Lampanelli Turns To Podcasting In New Role
Former comedian Lisa Lampanelli has a new career as a life coach, and a new podcast, Let Lisa Help, on PodcastOne. The series premiere features actor Josh Peck, with new episodes out every Wednesday.
Cumulus Continues To Slash Debt
In a press release distributed Wednesday, Cumulus announced it's made a voluntary prepayment of $115 million on its first lien senior secured term loan. So far since emerging from bankruptcy Cumulus has reduced debt by $200 million.
O’Reilly Hits 125 Affiliate Mark
After only one month, Bill O'Reilly's 15-minute daily radio show, The O’Reilly Update, has shot past 125 affiliate station mark. As a result, Key Networks, which syndicates the show, has announced it will debut an O’Reilly Update-Weekend Edition in July.
Katelin Tinley New DOS For CMG Long Island
Tinley’s promotion means she will oversee sales operations for Cox Media Group Long Island’s stations, including WBAB-FM, WBLI-FM, and its digital media platform, Local Solutions.
Mosley New Co-Host For “Here And Now”
Tonya Mosley has been selected as the third co-host of Boston NPR station WBUR’s Here & Now, a weekday news and talk program distributed on more than 475 NPR stations nationwide.
Cleveland’s “Sky Chief” Dies
Veteran Cleveland traffic/news reporter Rick Abell has died. Newsradio WTAM 1100 is reporting this week that "Sky Chief" passed away May 5 after a long illness and complications from hip surgery.
Human Error Leads To Erroneous WTOP EAS Test
The error caused a signal from WTOP to be broadcast on several radio and TV stations Monday night. WTOP's Technical Operations Manager Brian Oliger addressed what happened on Twitter, after several viewers caught the snafu and went on social media to complain.
Reynolds Honored By New Jersey Legislature
With a joint resolution from the New Jersey Senate and the New Jersey Assembly, iconic broadcaster Joey Reynolds was bestowed the honor of a “Distinguished Achievement in Broadcasting” award.
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