When The Jobs Are There – But The People Aren’t
(Kathleen Miller Fink) A few weeks ago, I drove past a local manufacturing plant with a big banner stretched across the fence: “NOW HIRING - APPLY ONLINE.” Out here, those words hit differently. That’s why, even in 2025, radio remains one of rural America’s most powerful workforce tools.
WJZA Smooth Jazz Serves Up Holiday Hope Across Atlanta
Davis Broadcasting’s WJZA Smooth Jazz 101/100 provided holiday meals to 200 Atlanta families on November 22. In partnership with Mabra Law and Georgia Power, each family received a turkey, potatoes, onions, collard greens, rolls, and a McDonald’s gift card.
Federated Media Picks Bear Handler Guderian For Ops Spot
Federated Media has promoted Kyle Guderian to Director of Operations for its Fort Wayne and South Bend clusters in Indiana. Guderian has served as Program Director for 98.9 The Bear (WBYR) in Fort Wayne and its counterpart, WRBR, in South Bend since 2019.
Urban One Gives WBT New FM Home In Charlotte, Bumping Block
Urban One Charlotte is expanding the reach of WBT News Talk to a new 100,000-watt FM simulcast at 107.9. The move starts a game of musical chairs in the cluster that ends with two stations at new frequencies and another one gone for good.
Washington Food Banks Get $440K Thanks To PNW Media Group
Saga Communications' PNW Media Group raised $440,577 through the 2025 Feed the Need fundraiser to support food banks across Northwest Washington. Funds will assist hunger-relief agencies serving families in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties.
Yonci Jameson Cruises Into Minneapolis’ Jazz88
Minneapolis Public Schools’ Jazz88 (KBEM) has appointed Yonci Jameson as Music Director and host of The Afternoon Cruise. The weekday program marks Jameson’s return to radio through a new leadership role supporting music and community programming.
Country Radio Seminar Announces New Discount Offers for 2026
Country Radio Seminar has opened discounted registration options for CRS 2026, adding new day passes, student pricing, and an unemployed professional rate to widen access for early-career entrants and those navigating job transitions.
Miguel & Holly Returning To Tampa Bay Radio In January
iHeartMedia’s Mix 100.7 (WMTX) is bringing Miguel Fuller and Holly O’Connor back to the Tampa Bay area beginning January 5. The Miguel & Holly Show previously anchored mornings on Cox Media Group's Hot 101.5 before relocating to Charlotte, NC, in 2022.
Tennessee College Radio Gives ‘BBC Introducing’ A US Edition
BBC's music discovery program BBC Introducing is making its debut across the pond, with more than a little help from US college radio. The new collaboration will give student broadcasters an on-air role while offering independent artists an international outlet.
AMFA Supporters Trying Last-Minute Royalty Hike Strategy In DC
With a dozen working days left on the 2025 Capitol Hill calendar, American Music Fairness Act supporters are renewing their crusade to force AM/FM radio to pay more performance royalties, even if it means denying the public free access to emergency information.
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