Radiothon A Big Success
WBWN-FM, WBNQ-FM, and WJBC-AM in Bloomington, IL, held their 11th Annual Country Cares for St. Jude Radiothon on Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15.
Tino Cochino’s World Gets Bigger
Nationally syndicated Tino Cochino Radio has signed two new Saga stations to its affiliate group – CHR station WNRG-FM/Energy 106.9 in Milwaukee, WI, and Urban Hip Hop station WMXZ-HD2/99.3 in Charleston, SC.
Mark Belling Has Stroke On The Air
WISN Milwaukee conservative talker Mark Belling told his listeners Monday that he had a stroke during his show last week and he's taking a few days off to recover. Belling said it happened on February 11 during a commercial break.
Trump Gives Shout-Out To Rush, Hannity
And it's something that really seems to drive the national media nuts. In a recent Rose Garden press conference, President Donald Trump praised nationally syndicated talkers Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. Both have been big supporters of Trump.
Another Music Streaming Service Launches
Qobuz has actually been around since 2008 (it launched in France), but the subscription streaming service is just now becoming available in the United States. Qobuz' unique selling proposition: higher quality recordings.
No Format Changes For Now In Indy
That's according to The Indianapolis Business Journal which reports that the formats for the three stations Cumulus is getting from Entercom in that blockbuster deal announced last week will stay as is.
Earnings Season Revs Up
We'll hear from Entercom CEO David Field this Friday as companies begin to call in their earnings from the fourth quarter of 2018, as well as report on the entire year.
Relevant Radio Gets Two in Texas
Both stations are non-commercial currently carrying NPR. One is in Harlingen, the other McAllen. The Diocese of Brownsville is selling the stations to Immaculate Heart Media, which operates Relevant Radio, for $1.2 million.
WWL Host Injured In Hit And Run
WWL New Orleans afternoon host "Scoot" is recovering from injuries he suffered after a motorcycle hit him while he was walking across Canal Street. This picture was posted to Scoot's Facebook page.
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