Alpha Cluster Feeds A Thousand Families
Alpha Media, Austin-Albert Lea, MN, have raised over $24,000 for the Salvation Army with their Feed a Family event. They were they able to feed 975 families, and with the community’s generosity, a voucher system was put in place that will continue to stock the food shelves well into the new year.
Pats Stay Put At WBZ
The New England Patriots have announced a multi-year broadcast extension with Beasley’s WBZ-FM/98.5 The Sports Hub. Since its inception in 2009, the station has been the official radio flagship station of the Patriots.
WBAL Shuffles Lineup
Hearst-owned WBAL NewsRadio in Baltimore has moved weekend talker Yuripzy Morgan to its weekday lineup from 1 to 3 p.m. The Brett Hollander Show moves to 3 to 6 p.m. The station used to be all be all-news in afternoon drive.
NAB’s Crystal Awards Open For Entries
The National Association of Broadcasters is accepting entries for the NAB Crystal Radio Awards, honoring outstanding community service. Submissions must be received by January 31.
iHeart Reports November Revenue
The company filed its monthly operating report with the bankruptcy court this week reporting $343.7 million in revenue for the month of November. That's slightly down from October ($349,402) and up from September ($329,466).
Starks, Carr Confirmed By Senate
On Wednesday the United States Senate finally confirmed Geoffrey Starks as an FCC Commissioner and Commissioner Brendan Carr for a full term. The Commission will now have all five members as it gets ready to close for business, today at noon.
WBZ’s Joe Stapleton Dead At 55
In a story posted to the WBZ News Radio website, the station confirmed that veteran traffic reporter Joe Stapleton died suddenly New Year’s Day.
Ed Baer Passes At 82
New York State radio legend Ed Baer passed away on January 1, 2019. As a tribute, this Sunday – January 6, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 100.7 WHUD will re-broadcast Baer's final Pop Rewind from Sunday, June 28, 2015.
Vinny Takes Drive Time In Motor City
Vinny D has been named the new afternoon drive personality at 105.1 The Bounce in Detroit. He most recently served as Program Director and on-air personality at WMSR-FM (Power 94.9) and WMXV-FM (V101.5) in Tuscumbia, AL.
GEICO Biggest Advertiser Again
The insurance giant held top spot for the third week running in Media Monitors’ tracking of radio’s top advertisers across the country, running a huge 60,246 spots.
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