Ferrari Simmons Shifts Into New Gear as APD at Atlanta’s Beat
iHeartMedia Atlanta has promoted on-air personality Ferrari Simmons to Assistant Program Director at 96.1 The Beat (WRDG). Simmons currently hosts Rari at 2 in Afternoon Drive with co-host YouKnowBT. He also co-hosts The Baller Alert Show podcast.
Cumulus Buffalo Goes Big In Giving Day for Children’s Hospital
Cumulus Media Buffalo's 103.3 The Edge (WEDG), Classic Hits 104.1 (WHTT), and 97 Rock (WGRF) raised more than half a million dollars for the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital during the second annual Giving Day for OCH on May 21.
Stephen A. Smith Returning to Daily Radio with New SiriusXM Deal
In an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, sports broadcaster and author Stephen A. Smith announced that he has inked a multi-year agreement that will see the ESPN commentator return to SiriusXM with two new shows debuting this September.
FCC Seeks Bigger Budget for FY 2026 Despite Workforce Cuts
Despite Chairman Brendan Carr touting cost-cutting during his first months at the FCC, the Commission is raising its budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2026. In its annual filing, the FCC wants $552.8 million - a 4.2% increase over FY 2025.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: A Dump For Uncle Sam
(By Paige Nienaber) Promotions is full of highs and lows. The “lows” I refer to as Mary Richards Parties because whenever she had a party, it ended up being a disaster. Our MRPs suck in the moment, but hopefully later you can laugh about it. Like my Exposé show for 14 people.
Yes, Social Media Can Drive Radio Sales – But Are You Ready?
(By Josh Brown) Social media isn’t just a place to share memes and viral videos - it’s a powerful tool that can help drive radio sales. But here’s the catch: it’s a long-term game. And that game takes a strong, engaging, and creative social media presence.
iHeartMedia Unites Georgia and South Carolina Under Tatum
iHeartMedia has appointed Bobby Tatum as Area President for its newly consolidated South Carolina-Georgia region, expanding his oversight to include 67 radio stations across Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Florence, Savannah, Augusta, and more markets.
Trump Moves to Pull Public Radio Funding Already Signed Into Law
President Donald Trump is escalating his administration’s clash with NPR and its member stations. As of Tuesday, the White House has formally requested that Congress rescind $1.1 billion in funding already allocated to public broadcasting.
Former Rehab CEO Indicted In Public Radio Harassment Plot
Eric Spofford, the founder of New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction treatment centers, has been arrested and federally charged in connection with a series of coordinated vandalism attacks against New Hampshire Public Radio journalists.
Philly Sports Get Unfiltered with New WPEN Afternoon Hosts
"Truth, not fluff," is the promise for the new afternoon drive sports show coming to Philadelphia radio on 97.5 The Fanatic. Beasley Media Group will debut Unfiltered with Ricky Bo and Bill Colarulo on June 9, filling the slot recently vacated by Tyrone Johnson.
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