The Programming Foundation: Part 1 – Music and Talent
(By Mike McVay) To program a great radio station, you must have many different components working together harmoniously. These components, when executed flawlessly, lead to success. The phrase "the sum of the parts" comes to mind.
Every Break Must Count
(By John Shomby) Each day, in my “palatial” upstairs office, I’ve gotten into the habit of listening to a different radio station. Invariably, the old PD in me will hear something that raises my temperature almost as it did in my day-to-day programming days.
UVA Health Receives $60K Boost from Saga In Charlottesville
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Media Group marked a decade of partnership with UVA Children’s Health, raising $60,752 during its annual Cares For Kids Radiothon. The two-day event brings the cluster’s total fundraising close to $600,000.
iHeartMedia Signs Five-Year Renewal with Johnjay & Rich
iHeartMedia and Premiere Networks have announced a renewed long-term agreement to continue The Johnjay & Rich Show, keeping the syndicated morning program based at 104.7 KISS-FM (KZZP) in Phoenix for at least five more years.
NABLF To Honor Graves-Montgomery for Music Education Giving
Opera icon Denyce Graves-Montgomery will be honored with the 2025 Service to America Leadership Award from the NAB Leadership Foundation for her longstanding commitment to mentoring and supporting emerging vocal artists.
‘Kiki’ Rombyer Makes Full On-Air Debut for Michigan Afternoons
McKibbin Media Group has implemented new programming changes at its Jackson, MI stations, K105.3 (WKHM) and 95.9 The Power Cow (WIBM-AM), including a broadcast debut for a recent local high school graduate.
Spotify and United Airlines Launch Inflight Content Partnership
United Airlines passengers can now access over 450 hours of curated Spotify content directly from their seatbacks, thanks to a new partnership between the streaming audio giant and the airline.
Charleston Radio Mourns Second Morning Host Loss in Six Months
For the second time since December, a Charleston-area morning host has died. TJ Phillips, co-host of the TJ & Jessica Morning Show on Saga Communications' 92.5 Kickin’ Country (WCKN), died June 8 at the age of 66, according to the station.
SBS Expands LaMusica to Connected TV With Radio on Roku
Spanish Broadcasting System is expanding its digital footprint by bringing its live radio programming to Free Ad-Supported Television platforms. LaMusica TV will be coming to Roku this summer, offering a 24/7 streaming lineup of SBS’s radio content.
Normal ‘Flo’ Returns To Radio Ad Airplay After Memorial Day
Progressive is back on top in this week's Spot Ten Radio rankings from Media Monitors, climbing from No. 2 last week to reclaim the No. 1 position among national radio advertisers for the week of June 2–8 as post-holiday traffic slows.
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