Seattle’s Ron & Don Returning As a Podcast
And they plan to spill the beans about their firing during their first show back on May 27. In January, KIRO-FM canceled the show by not renewing the contract for the popular Seattle morning team. The Ron & Don Show was heard on KIRO for 13 years before it was abruptly canceled 11 minutes after the show ended on January 10.
It’s Valentine’s Day In Nashville
Popular Nashville radio personality Phil Valentine has signed a new long-term contract as host of 99.7 SuperTalk WWTN-FM’s The Phil Valentine Show. The show debuted over 24 years ago.
Wingnut Starts A Stampede
Wingnut has been recruited by New Country 98.9 The Bull in Seattle, joining Fitz in the Morning and Corey Dillon in afternoons with added APD/MD duties at the station.
Cubby & Christine To Light Up NYC Mornings
iHeartMedia’s 106.7 Lite FM will debut the new Cubby & Christine in the Morning Show, Tuesday, May 28. “Cubby is one of New York’s most entertaining and highly respected on-air personalities,” said Chris Conley, 106.7 Lite FM PD and AC Brand Manager at iHeartMedia New York.
Another College Radio Station Sold
The selling of college radio stations all over the country continues. The latest is WUEV in Evansville, IN. The University of Evansville is selling WUEV to WAY-FM Media.
Niche Media Moves To Second Street
Second Street — purveyors of the audience engagement software platform of the same name — announced the acquisition of Niche Media. Niche Media runs events dedicated to helping niche publishers generate new and additional revenue.
New Job A Slam Dunk For Jordan
Michael Jordan — no, not the Bulls former #23 — Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Kentucky-Indiana Region, has been named Brand Coordinator for iHeartCountry.
Bill Press Ending Radio Show
The Hill is reporting that veteran liberal radio talk show host Bill Press is ending his daily program at the end of the month, per his announcement on Twitter.
The Plan To Make Liberal Talk Radio Succeed
You've heard the story for years. Liberal talk radio has been tried over and over again with limited success, and certainly zero longevity when compared to conservative talk. Mike Crute would like to change all that with his "Resistance Radio" format in Madison.
iHeart Sports Host Dies
Tampa Bay’s Sports Radio WDAE is mourning the loss of Steve “The Big Dog” Duemig who passed away Thursday at the age of 65. Duemig was a Tampa Bay radio staple for nearly three decades at WFNS from 1991-1996 and WDAE from 1996 through his final show in February.
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