USRN Serving Up More Spicy Carmen
United Stations Radio Networks has renewed its arrangement to distribute the daily comedic feature known as Carmen Calls, as well as its companion weekend day-part program, Sabado Picante.
Nielsen, CMG Sign New Deal
The ratings firm and Cox Media Group have signed a multi-year renewal agreement for both radio and TV measurement. The agreement covers all CMG radio and television stations as well as CoxReps and Videa.
WCBS 880 Names Their Mets Team
WCBS 880 in New York, the new flagship station for the New York Mets, have announced that veteran broadcaster Howie Rose will continue as the lead voice in the Mets radio booth.
iHeart Moving Studios To Downtown Vegas
The new location at 425 Fremont Street, Suite 220, in Las Vegas is scheduled to open in August. The new iHeartMedia Las Vegas headquarters is part of iHeartMedia’s new partnership with Fremont Street Experience to revitalize and assist in the growth of downtown Las Vegas.
One Last Run For Brennaman
The 46-year radio voice of the Cincinnati Reds, Marty Brennaman, is gearing up to broadcast his last season. The 76-year old started with the team in 1974 covering World Series Championships in 1975, 1976 and 1990.
Cathy Hughes To Enter NAB Hall Of Fame
Hughes, the founder and Chairperson of Urban One, will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2019 NAB Show. The induction will be held April 8 at the Encore in Las Vegas. In 2016 Radio Ink honored Hughes with its Lifetime Leadership award.
Carbone-Rogers To Oversee Events At ASCAP
ASCAP has appointed Nicole Carbone-Rogers as Senior Vice President and Head of Events. Carbone-Rogers will be responsible for the successful execution of major awards shows and other key ASCAP events
So What’s The Best Schedule For A Local Client?
(By Paul Weyland) “What is the best schedule to recommend to a local direct client? I heard it was about 35 commercials a month or so, or OES.” That’s the question I was recently asked. Here are my thoughts...
Forecast Forward
(By Deborah Parenti) In her opening remarks, Forecast 2019 co-chair Marci Ryvicker made an observation that has stuck with me. She referenced some time she had taken recently to decide the next chapter in her career. Here was her message...
Ken Burns Produces Country Music Documentary
Writer and producer Dayton Duncan of the new 16-hour country music documentary that will premiere on PBS this fall, will appear as part of CRS's 50th Anniversary keynote event. Ken Burns, who directed the film, cut a taped intro piece which will be followed by Duncan discussing the film.
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