DJ Prostyle and Wilson Step Into New Roles at NYC’s Power 105.1
iHeartMedia New York has elevated two of its own to leadership at Power 105.1 (WWPR). Alexander “DJ Prostyle” Santelises is now Assistant Program Director, and Symantha Wilson steps into dual roles as station Music Director and Producer for The Breakfast Club.
Radio’s Festive Flippers See Early 40% Audience Gain Across US
As Thanksgiving officially kicked off the holiday season last week, it was radio that enjoyed the feast as sleigh bells brought listeners back in force. Stations from Biloxi to LA that flipped to all-Holiday formats saw huge in-car audience spikes across 15 US markets.
Report: Radio Reaches Telecom Consumers TV Can’t Find
While telecom giants pour billions into TV ads, the customers actually ready to switch carriers are listening elsewhere. New data reveals AM/FM radio continues to quietly outperform its competitors at a fraction of the price.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Squawk Talk
(Paige Nienaber)If you're into Stranger Things, then you'll know that WSQK "The Squawk" is a radio station in the show's 1980s Hawkins, IN. Global Radio in London has launched an actual WSQK for the next six weeks in partnership with Netflix, but they're not alone.
Yes, Salespeople Care About Format (Last Month Proved It)
(Josh Brown) Last month, I argued that radio needed to cast a deeper net. That our formats were stuck in a world that doesn’t exist anymore, while audiences had already moved on. I expected some pushback. I expected a few eye rolls. I did not expect what actually happened.
OPB Adds Green and Flaccus to Senior Leadership
Oregon Public Broadcasting is strengthening its executive ranks with two leadership appointments taking effect in December. Amanda Green has been named Chief Financial Officer, and Gillian Flaccus will serve as News Director.
Virginia General Manager Job Marks Tom Nankival’s Second Saga
Saga Communications has announced the return of Tom Nankival as General Manager of its Harrisonburg, VA, operations. Nankival rejoins the company after a brief stint as VP of Sales for Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Indiana and Michigan.
River Radio Gives Gateway a Boost Into The Buckeye State
St. Louis-based Gateway Media's "Hip Hop Built Different" Christian rap network has crossed state lines. Columbus broadcaster River Radio Ministries activated the Boost Radio format across five stations in its fifteen-station Ohio portfolio.
Albany Broadcasting Stays Busy With Giving This Holiday Season
Albany Broadcasting is leading a series of holiday community initiatives across New York’s Capital Region. Throughout November and December, the company’s stations are partnering with local businesses and organizations to raise funds and collect food.
Jeff Warshaw Inherits Proffitt’s NAB Radio Board Seat
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw has been appointed to the NAB Board of Directors, filling the District 24 radio seat previously held by former Alpha Media CEO Bob Proffitt. The board helps steer NAB advocacy for regulatory and policy issues.















