Rich Eisen Show Headed For ESPN Radio in Disney+ Deal
Just months after The Rich Eisen Show became the anchor of the Infinity Sports Network’s midday lineup, host Rich Eisen is preparing to depart for a new multi-platform deal with ESPN Radio.
Karen DeFriez Appointed To Lead WHIN Radio
Kensington Digital Media has named Karen DeFriez as the new General Manager and Sales Manager for WHIN Radio 100.7/1010-AM, serving Gallatin and Hendersonville, TN. She brings a long record of experience in broadcasting and network sales.
Max Starks Named Steelers Audio Network Color Commentator
iHeartMedia Pittsburgh announced changes to the Steelers Audio Network broadcast team on July 22. Former Steelers lineman and two-time Super Bowl champion Max Starks will move from sideline analyst to color commentator, joining play-by-play host Rob King.
NPR Newsroom Leader Edith Chapin to Depart After 13 Years
As a period of upheaval begins for public radio, NPR Editor in Chief and Acting Chief Content Officer Edith Chapin has announced her intention to step down from her position later this year, concluding over a decade in newsroom leadership for the company.
Superadio and AURN Launch New Site to Amplify Black Voices
Superadio Network and its American Urban Radio Networks are expanding its digital audio footprint with the official launch of AmplifiedVoices.com, a content hub dedicated to elevating Black culture and storytelling across podcast and video platforms.
NPR Makes $8M Change To Protect Endangered Stations
In response to Congress’s approval of a rescission bill that clawed back $1.1 billion in pre-approved federal funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NPR is taking emergency action to protect its most vulnerable member stations from the sudden loss.
Report: With Geotargeting Now Mainstream, Radio Can Capitalize
With advertiser adoption of geotargeting strategies nearing saturation, new research shows there are location-based marketing dollars to claim with help from technology heralded by former FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks as “the dawn of a new possibility for radio.”
The Importance of Coaching
(Mike McVay) During my career, I’ve had a variety of coaches and mentors. They not only improved my skills, but they inspired me to become a consultant. It was the coaching from others that led me to understand that we are all lifelong projects.
A Recipe For Revival That Radio Should Steal
(John Shomby) When the pandemic drove an Italian restaurant in Nashville to the brink of closure after 25 years, owner Nick Pellegrino announced the end on social media. But then, something odd and very fortuitous happened.
Country Radio Hall Marks 50 Years with Nashville Ceremony
The Country Radio Hall of Fame marks its 50th anniversary with a week of celebratory programming surrounding last night's annual induction ceremony, including the launch of a special streaming channel through Nashville's historic WSM.
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