Philly’s WMMR Scores Huge Haul For Hunger
Beasley’s 93.3 WMMR-FM/Philadelphia’s 21st Annual Preston & Steve Camp Out For Hunger was a huge success, collecting 1.826 million pounds of food (approximately 913 tons) and $198,188 in cash.
200,000 Thank You’s To The Troops
Country morning show Ty, Kelly and Chuck (NASH FM 92.9 WLXX-FM/Lexington, KY) wrapped up its second year of collecting thank you letters to send to troops posted overseas.
Langer To Talk Golf On SiriusXM
Famed golfer Bernhard Langer will share the philosophy and methods behind his extraordinary long-term success on his new monthly show Golfing Younger with Bernhard Langer which will debut December 12 on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio.
What’s Next For WGN Radio?
In the TV world, Nexstar is acquiring Tribune for what amounts to $4.1 billion. In that purchase Nexstar will pick up WGN-AM radio and CEO Perry Sook didn't have anything to say about the radio station on a company conference call Monday.
Former KGO Host Found Dead
ABC7 in San Francisco is reporting that former KGO overnight talker Ray Taliaferro has been found dead behind a stadium in Paducah Ky. Taliaferro was missing for three weeks. The FBI is assisting in the investigation of his death.
Levin Retiring From Entercom
Eugene Levin will step down as Entercom’s Principal Accounting Officer and Controller, effective December 31. He will continue to work for the company on a consulting basis.
Ramsey Adds Faith Division To Company
Researcher Mark Ramsey has announced a new division of his company, Mark Ramsey Media, built specifically to serve the needs of Christian broadcasters, both commercial and non-commercial.
It’s Official; Cadena PD AT WXQR
Mica Cadena has been moved up from “Acting” to “Official” Program Director of Active Rock WXQR (Rock 105.5) at Dick Broadcasting's Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville cluster. Cadena is better known to listeners as L.A. Rocks.
Brent Johnson Waking Up Columbia
Johnson has joined 93.1 The Lake as PD and morning show host, going on-air January 2, 2019 at 6 a.m. He has spent most of his 40-year radio career in the Columbia market.
iHeartMedia Expects To Emerge In Early 2019
On Monday, iHeart announced some good news regarding its bankruptcy proceeding. The company says it has received overwhelming creditor support for its plan to reorganize. iHeart filed for chapter 11 protection back in March and is expected to emerge in 2019 with 50% less debt, knocking off $10 billion.
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