Minihane Not Returning To WEEI Boston
Kirk Minihane, who’s been one half of the Kirk and Callahan show for the past five years, has been off the air for several weeks after publicly announcing he’s been battling depression. Entercom has decided to move Minihane to Radio.com.
What’s In Radio’s Financial Future?
Is flat to slightly up or slightly down still the norm for radio? That’s been radio's revenue reality for years now -- even as the economy booms, digital revenue explodes and podcasting revenue lurks.
Hammerschmidt Promoted To News Director At KYW-AM
Kristina Hammerschmidt has been appointed News Director of KYW Newsradio (KYW-AM) in Philadelphia. A Philadelphia native, Hammerschmidt joined Entercom in 2017 as an editor and writer for KYW Newsradio.
iHeart Announces Post-Bankruptcy Board
Unsurprisingly, iHeart CEO Bob Pittman remains in place as Chairman as iHeartMedia names the members of its post-Chapter 11 board of directors. President/COO/CFO Rich Bressler is also a member of the new board.
Shapiro Honored As “One To Watch”
Conservative Talk host Ben Shapiro is the inaugural winner of the National Radio Hall of Fame’s “One to Watch” award. The award will be presented annually to a promising radio personality.
Alpha Exits West Palm Beach
And Hubbard is the buyer of Alpha’s six stations on the east coast of Florida. That puts Hubbard over the 50-station mark (54) covering nine states.
Smyth: “We Live In The Golden Age Of Audio”
So said former Greater Media CEO Peter Smyth on Wednesday as he received Radio Ink's Lifetime Leadership Award at Forecast 2019 in New York. Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads (l) and Publisher Deborah Parenti are seen here presenting Smith with the award.
Hispanic Podcast: Tackling “No Hispanic” Dictates
The topic of the latest Hispanic Radio Podcast, hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson, is one that he never thought he'd still be discussing some 20 years after it emerged as one of the most explosive issues facing the radio industry: minority discounts and media.
Pohotsky Gets VP Stripes At Integr8 Research
Integr8 Research has promoted Becky Pohotsky to Vice President, Operations. Pohotsky previously served as Director of Research Operations for the company. She participated in the launch of the company in 2010.
Ingraham Switches From Radio To Podcasting
After 17 years as a talk radio host, Laura Ingraham has decided to transition from radio to podcasting. The Laura Ingraham Show will debut in January on PodcastOne.
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