Lucas Gets New Deal
Entravision have announced an extension of their deal with Alex “El Genio” Lucas through 2020. Lucas currently airs on the “La Suavecita” radio network in 13 markets, on 89 stations, across the country.
Local Radio Means Business
Former CBS Radio and Scripps executive Tom Langmyer certainly stirred the pot yesterday with his comments about local radio, big market radio and where he believes things are headed. In case you missed his column, here it is again, and the many comments we received from our readers.
Delilah Catches The Wave
Max Media’s 92.9 The Wave has added nationally syndicated personality Delilah to the station's roster. The popular nighttime host joins the Norfolk/Virginia Beach station in the Sunday through Friday, 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET, time slot.
Nielsen: Podcast Ads Do The Job For Brands
Midroll commissioned an ad-effectiveness study with Nielsen that shows podcast advertising generates "far better brand recall" than other forms of digital advertising.
Skyview, Alpha Ink Deal
As part of a multi-year sales agreement, Skyview Networks announced a new partnership with Alpha Media to lead the company’s network audio sales efforts.
iHeart Makes It Happen In Milwaukee
iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s 95.7 BIG FM/WRIT-FM raised over $250,000 during its 10th annual two-day Wish-A-Thon. Over the last 10 years, BIG FM has raised over $1.5 million to benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin.
Student Station Collects 908 Pounds Of Food
WSOU 89.5 FM, the student-run radio station at Seton Hall University, collected the cornucopia of sustenance for the Community Food Bank of New Jersey through WSOU’s yearly food drive.
Have You Made Your Medallas de Cortez Nomination?
Do you know someone who is doing great work in Hispanic radio? Nominations are now open for the Medallas de Cortez awards, which are given for excellence in Hispanic radio. This is the 10th year for the awards. Make your nominations HERE.
A Lazer Target On Regional Mexican Listeners
To learn why Lazer Broadcasting is bringing its take on regional Mexican programming to the nation, and how both Envision and SuiteRadio are involved, Josh Mednick sat down with RBR+TVBR Editor Adam Jacobson in this week's Hispanic Radio Podcast.
Pennsylvania Group Doubles-Up On Christmas Fundraiser
Bold Gold Media Group station listeners in the Pocono Lake/Wilkes Barre-Scranton region of Pennsylvania filled trucks with toys and raised thousands of dollars for charities December 19.
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