Boomer: Carton Situation Is Sad
Thursday had to be an uncomfortable situation for the WFAN morning crew when the topic of former co-host Craig Caron's conviction on bilking investors millions of dollars came up.
Ben Reed Calls Time On Long Media Career
Forty-one years in media is a long time, and Ben Reed, Cox Media Group’s VP/Market Manager for the San Antonio market, is calling it a day on December 31.
New Leadership At Univision
Diane Kniowski has been hired as president and regional general manager of local media. She reports directly to Univision CEO Vincent Sadusky and President of Univision Radio, Jesus Lara, will now report directly to Kniowski.
Brand Returns To Westwood In Managerial Role
Westwood One has hired affiliate sales veteran Debbie Brand as Manager of Affiliate Sales, Country. Brand worked at Westwood One as an Affiliate Relations Manager in the mid-1990s. She replaces Tim Closson and reports to Bryan Switzer.
Langmyer Launches
The new company is called Great Lakes Media. Its CEO is veteran broadcaster Tom Langmyer and the plan is to purchase stations in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. But why those markets?
Salem Adds Another Conservative Talker
Salem Radio Network is launching a new talk show hosted by Sebastian Gorka. America First with Sebastian Gorka will debut January 1, 2019 and air daily 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on the SRN platform, replacing the Michael Medved Show.
WFMS Wins Station Of The Year Award
Indianapolis Country radio station WFMS was recognized as Radio Station of the Year by the Indiana Broadcasters Association at its 2018 Spectrum Awards Luncheon. The luncheon was held at the 2018 Indiana Broadcasters Conference in Carmel, IN.
There’s A New Breeze Blowing In Sacramento
iHeartMedia Sacramento announced today the launch of 92.5 The Breeze, “Sacramento’s #1 For Relaxing Favorites at Work.” The Breeze will launch Monday, November 12 at 3 p.m. by playing 10,000 commercial-free songs in a row.
It’s Beginning To Sound A Lot Like Christmas In Tampa
Beasley Media Group has flipped b98.7 WPBB-FM/Tampa Bay to Christmas music from now through Christmas Day. The station will be playing a wide variety of holiday music from the classics to today’s favorites.
44th Gracie Awards Call For Entries Open
The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, has opened the call for entries for the 44th Annual Gracie Awards Gala, May 21, 2019, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, and Gracie Awards Luncheon, June 26, 2019, in New York City at Cipriani 42nd Street.
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