Life Sentence For Host Killing
A New Jersey man convicted of killing former radio host April Kauffman back in 2012 has received a life sentence plus 30 years. Authorities say Kauffman was killed to prevent her from exposing a drug ring her husband was also involved in.
No Hangovers For iHeart Partygoers
A press release distributed by H-PROOF says the company, which developed chewable tablets that help prevent hangovers, is partnering with iHeart's Z100 as the official "Hangover Prevention Partner" for the 2018 Z100 Jingle Ball. The tablet was developed by doctors.
SummitMedia Promotes Moffett To President
Janelle Moffett is promoted from her GSM position at KTTS, KSPW, KRVI and KSGF in Springfield (MO). She replaces Rex Hansen who's retiring. Moffett has spent the past 17 years in Springfield, starting as an AE in 2001.
Long-Time Broadcaster Norm Alpert Dies
Alpert passed away peacefully on Monday at the age of 89. Back in 1971 Alpert stepped out of the media rep business at Eastman Radio and into radio station ownership with his acquisition of WHOM-FM in New Hampshire.
Tidwell Lands Senior Role With Cumulus Detroit
Lance Tidwell has been named Director of FM Programming for Cumulus Detroit, which includes Country station WDRQ (NASH FM 93.1) and Hot AC station WDVD (96.3 WDVD). He replaces Robbie Bridges.
Hispanic Podcast: The New England Market
In this Hispanic Radio Podcast, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson chats with Full Power founder John Fuller about how his company has grown thanks to stations offering two distinct English-language formats and the Latin pop-fueled "Bomba Radio."
Westwood One Says It’s Time For More Ty
Following the departure of Kelly Ford in October, Westwood One has announced it's launching a new national morning drive show giving Ty Bentli the headline.
Sun Launches National Live Events Division
Sun Broadcast Group has unveiled its live experience division, SBG Events. The new venture hits the road in 2019 with the announcement of several tours and events.
Diaz Wins Mexican Broadcasting Honor
Oswaldo Diaz has been recognized at the 2018 National Voice Award ceremony in Mexico City, hosted by the National Association of Broadcasters of Mexico. The black-tie event honors the best Latino broadcasting voices from across Mexico.
Now That’s A Ton of Toys!
KISS-FM in Pittsburgh collected 60 school buses worth of new unwrapped toys during its 15th annual Stuff-A-Bus toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program.
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