Uncle Russ Is Dead
Known to Michigan radio listeners as Uncle Russ, Detroit Rock Radio legend Russ Gibb has died at the age of 87. Back in 1969 Gibb was on the air at WKNR-FM when a listener made a call about a rumor that would stick to Gibb forever.
Host Charged With Domestic Assault
Ken Gallagher, host of the 11am - 1pm shift on KDAL in Duluth, is accused of hitting a female in the right temple during an argument.
Smith Lands Director Of Radio Sales Position
Oklahoma multi-media company Griffin Communications has hired Randy Smith as its Director of Radio Sales. Most immediately, Smith previously served as Director of Sales - Radio for Cox Media Group.
Mason No Gamble For VSiN
Gambling info outfit Vegas Stats & Information Network has named media industry maven Dan Mason as the company’s Chairman in what could comfortably be called a sure thing.
2018 Was A Banner Year For ASCAP
ASCAP announced on Wednesday that revenue for 2018 topped $1.2 billion, an increase of 7% over 2017. Over $1 billion of that was paid out in royalties to songwriters, composers, and publishers. Distributions increased by $102 million, up 10% year-over-year.
Johnson Is The New NAB CFO
Trish Johnson has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer and Senior VP of Finance at the National Association of Broadcasters.
Charlamagne Tha God To Host Video Conversations
He’s made his name in radio and now he has an additional gig. The Hollywood Reporter announced this week it will premiere a new video conversation series, Emerging Hollywood, and The Breakfast Club co-host will be hosting.
Nominations Open For Marconi Awards
The NAB is now accepting nominations for the 2019 NAB Marconi Radio Awards until May 31. Finalists will be announced in July.
On September 26, the winners will be announced during the NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner & Show at the Radio Show in Dallas.
A CBS Radio Feature And Podcast
CBS News Radio and CBS Audio will launch Security Matters with Paul Viollis, a new daily series of feature segments and a podcast covering safety and security issues facing Americans. The feature launches Monday on the CBS News Radio Network.
Tickets On Sale For Country Radio HOF Dinner
The Country Radio Broadcasters has opened ticket sales for the 2019 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards ceremony, to be held Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University.
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