Robin Pressman To Retire from Classical California
After nearly ten years behind the mic at Classical California KDFC, midday host Robin Pressman will retire on July 31. The veteran broadcaster and programmer has been a familiar voice for listeners across Northern California since joining the station in 2014.
Bay Area’s KEZR and KBAY Name J. Love Operations Manager
J. Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media's Bay Area cluster, overseeing programming for Mix 106.5 (KEZR) and Bay Country 94.5 (KBAY). His role is set to start on August 1.
iHeartMedia Norfolk Drops The Beat; Give BIN a New Home
iHeartMedia Norfolk moved its Black Information Network affiliate from 105.3 FM (WNOH) to its new home at 92.1 FM (WHBT), replacing Classic Hip Hop station 92.1 The Beat. 105.3 is now stunting “Christmas in July” ahead of a new format announcement.
Public Radio Giant To Lay Off Up to 8% of Staff After Clawback
The parent organization of American Public Media, Minnesota Public Radio, and Southern California Public Radio will lay off between five and eight percent of its workforce in the coming weeks, citing a $6 million funding gap tied to recent state and federal cuts.
Leading Like Churchill
(Deborah Parenti) He was one of the 20th century’s most consequential figures. Best remembered as Britain’s steadfast Prime Minister during World War II, Winston Churchill demonstrated leadership that offers timeless lessons for broadcast leaders in today's complex times.
Holiday Case Study Shows Audio Ads Win Early Shoppers
With 41% of holiday shoppers planning to tackle their lists before Halloween, the time for advertisers to launch their seasonal campaigns is well ahead of Black Friday. Audio is giving easy wins for brands targeting early birds, especially those that plan now.
Registration Open For Radio Ink’s Forecast 2026 In Manhattan
Broadcast media’s most prestigious leadership conference is returning to The Capital of the World, and this year’s edition promises to be as high-stakes as ever. Registration is now open for Forecast 2026, set for November 12 at the Harvard Club of New York City.
The Eight-Second Grab
(Randy Lane) Pixar knows how to hook an audience. Within seconds, they pull you into the story. In Finding Nemo, Nemo is taken and Marlin has to act fast. In Up, Carl is about to lose everything that connects him to his late wife’s dream. Why does this work?
Steve Mason and John Ireland To Stay With GKB’s ESPN LA
ESPN has signed a multi-year contract extension with Steve Mason and John Ireland, ensuring their flagship afternoon drive show Mason & Ireland will continue on Good Karma Brands' ESPN Los Angeles (KSPN-AM) through Super Bowl LXI in 2027.
Cleveland’s WOVU 95.9 FM Debuts The Abbie Knights Show
Cleveland’s Urban Alternative station WOVU 95.9 FM announces that The Abbie Knights Show joins the afternoon lineup starting Saturday, marking the first time a Latina leads an urban‑format radio show in Cleveland.
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