New NAB Board Leadership
Hearst TV President Jordan Wertlieb (pictured) has been elected Chairman of the NAB Joint Board of Directors. He replaces Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley, whose term expired. Salem Broadcast Media President David Santrella was elected Radio Board Chair.
Triton Buys Podcast Company
Triton Digital has acquired the Melbourne-based company, Omny Studio, which was launched in 2015. Omny Studio is an audio management solution for podcasters, which includes hosting, editing, analytics and other features.
Celebrity Chef Joins Skyview
Skyview Networks and ABC Radio have added celebrity chef Carla Hall to their talent lineup. Hall was a competitor on Bravo's Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars, as well as a former co-host of ABC's Emmy-award-winning daily lifestyle show The Chew.
Success The Bruins Way
(By Buzz Knight) "Bruins Fever" here in Boston has been at a frenzy pitch with the Stanley Cup Finals in full force, and it is worth examining this team to see what we can learn from their chemistry and teamwork.
Westwood One, Subnation Join Forces Over Esports
Westwood One and Subnation are teaming up to distribute esports audio content. The first collaboration between the two companies is a weekly feature in Westwood One’s nationally syndicated Zach Sang Show.
A Few Tickets Left For Country HOF Event
A limited number of individual tickets are still available for the 2019 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards ceremony. The event is next Wednesday at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University.
WPLJ Reunion Video Available
Radio's best friend Art Vuolo has put together a 95.5 minute video for fans of WPLJ. The video includes video from the farewell gathering at The Cutting Room in Manhattan, TV Spots, and comments from many who worked at the station. For more information, contact Art by e-mail at [email protected].
Liodice Joins Berner To Co-Chair Forecast 2020
This is Big News people! REALLY BIG NEWS! Radio Ink has secured Bob Liodice, CEO of the Association of National Advertisers as co-chair of Forecast 2020. Lodice joins Cumulus CEO Mary Berner. Forecast 2020 is November 19 in New York City. Reserve your seat HERE and now.
Craig Johnson Calls It A Day
As reported by abcfoxmontana.com, Craig Johnson of The Trail 103.3 in Missoula, Montana, has retired after more than 40 years in the radio business. Most recently he has been hosting the Morning Trail show with Missoula Broadcasting.
iHeart Radio Available On Siri Suggestions
iHeartRadio is now accessible through Siri Suggestions and Siri Voice for listeners who have iOS 12, or a newer iOS version, iPhone. They can use these Siri shortcuts to listen to music and podcasts on iHeartRadio with the shortcut feature.















