Denver Hosts Praises GM On His Way Out
Alfred Williams is leaving Bonneville's Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan in Denver. Williams accepted a job with iHeart's KOA-AM/FM, which is also in Denver (he'll have to sit out a six month non-compete).
Why Wait If The Boss Is Doing Great?
That's what the Saga Communications Board of Directors must have been thinking when they extended the term of CEO Ed Christian's contract from 2021 to 2025. Christian has been the CEO of the company since is launched over 30 years ago. Saga went public in 1992.
Carton Co-Conspirator Could Be Jailed For Two Years
Prosecutors in New York say strip club operator Michael Wright helped former WFAN morning show co-host Craig Carton steal $2 million. They recommend Wright spend between 21 and 27 months in prison for his role in the Ponzi scheme.
Country Mornings For Harmon
Country Radio Hall of Famer Steve Harmon is taking over mornings on Westwood One’s Mainstream Country format. Harmon has previously had stints at KPLX/Dallas, WXTU/Philadelphia, and KNIX/Phoenix.
Meet The New Mets Radio Man
The New York Post does a nice piece on how Wayne Randazzo worked his way up to the broadcast booth for The New York Mets. It all started out in Nashville for Randazzo, at The Opreyland Hotel.
Nielsen Revenue Sinks 5.8%
Radio never really gets a mention during Nielsen earnings calls and maybe that's a good thing. As the company continues to look for a buyer, the ratings firm reported another bad revenue quarter with Q4 2018 revenue down nearly 6% to $1.66 billion.
The Quadrennial Review Is FINALLY Underway
(By John Garziglia) Finally, the FCC has published in the Federal Register the FCC’s Quadrennial Review Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. This sets the comment and reply comment dates, comments being due April 29th and and reply comments due May 29th.
Clark To Be Honored With Lowry Mays Award
Bill Clark — former President of Shamrock Broadcasting and Chairman of Chancellor Broadcasting — is to receive the 2019 Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award.
Suzi Hanks Exits The Eagle In Houston
Hanks was part of The Dean and Rog Show on CMG's KGLK-FM for 17 years as co-host, news anchor, and producer. Hanks posted a farewell on her Facebook page which had nearly 300 comments from listeners as of Thursday night.
Taylor Joins Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura
After 12 years with Broadway Media's Salt Lake City cluster, Justin Taylor is now Ops Manager for Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura, CA, and Program Director of Country station 100.7 KHAY-FM.
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