NYPR Lands Top Executive McGruder
A big “get” for New York Public Radio as they bring in media executive Depelsha McGruder as Chief Operating Officer of NYPR, which includes WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio, and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
Cage Adds Music Director To His Resume
Jason Cage is the new Music Director for Mix 96.5 (KHMX-FM) in Houston. He will also continue in his position as host of the station’s afternoon show The Jason Cage Show which airs weekdays 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT.
SBG Promotes Quintero
Sun Broadcast Group has promoted Interactive Project Manager Alex Quintero to Affiliate Content Manager. Quintero will affiliate stations for all SBG shows and services and maintain relationships with current affiliates.
Fox Takes Over PD/Afternoon Duties At WXBM
Nick Fox is the new Program Director of WXBM–FM/NASH FM 102.7/Pensacola, FL. He will also host weekdays, Noon to 3:00 p.m. Fox joins the Cumulus station from Saga Communications where he was Assistant Program Director for WVVR-FM in Clarkesville, Tennessee.
New Face In Fayettville For Beasley
Kenny J has been named Program Director of WZFX-FM/Fayetteville, NC. In addition, he will assume Brand Manager duties for WUKS-FM and WZFX-FM, Beasley Media Group Fayetteville’s Urban stations. He officially began his new position on Monday, October 15.
SiriusXM Scores Biggest Revenue Quarter Ever
CEO Jim Meyer said, "I can't think of a more exciting time for all of us at SiriusXM. And I'm thrilled with the results we were able to deliver in the third quarter. I'm thrilled we attained our highest-ever quarter of revenue."
Audio Is Thriving Like Never Before
Those are the words of SiriusXM CEO Jim Meyer who sees the growth of smart speakers and the ubiquity of the smartphone as additional distribution points to get SiriusXM content in the hands of more consumers. But he also says with more ways to listen to audio, everyone wins.
WLW Now Disaster Proof
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has completed the modernization project at NewsRadio 700 WLW-AM in Cincinnati. The goal of the upgrade is to improve alert and warning capabilities when disasters threaten public safety.
What Is The Future of Music?
Music Policy Forum and Georgetown University will host the 2018 Music Policy Forum Summit on October 26-27. This year’s Summit will focus on the strengthening of local music ecosystems through policy, programs, research initiatives, and collaborations.
WALK Rebranding For a Day
Connoisseur Media's WALK-FM 97.5 will have a new slogan for this Thursday. “WALK 97.5, Don’t Text and Drive” will replace regular station messaging for the day in an effort to remind Long Islanders to be safe behind the wheel.
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