NAB Webcast: Radio’s Future In The Car
This Thursday, the NAB will be hosting a webcast on the topic of the digital dashboard. NAB CTO Pat Methany's guests will be President of Jacobs Media Fred Jacobs, engineering consultant Glynn Walden, and Hubbard Senior Vice President of Programming Greg Strassell. The webcast is free for NAB members, $99 for non-members.
Salem Flips All Stations to WideOrbit
Salem Media Group will convert all their radio properties to WideOrbit Automation by 2023. The process will start in July. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 56 of those stations in the top 25 US markets and 28 stations in the top 10 markets.
Progressive Continues To Lead
Progressive managed to stay put at the top of the Media Monitors List. The top three remain the same as a week ago with all three adding significantly to their spot inventory.
Urban One Promotes Colby Tyner
Colby Tyner is the new Senior Vice President Programming for Radio One and Reach Media. Tyner moves up from VP Programming Radio One. He has been part of the company for 20 years.
CRB HoF 2021 Inductees
The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced the Class of 2021 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductees. This list includes four off-air radio broadcasters and four on-air radio personalities.
First Ever Georgia Radio Legends
Friends of Georgia Radio has named the Inaugural Class of Georgia Radio Legends. The five broadcasting professionals are being honored for their significant contributions to radio and service to listeners across Georgia.
Big 920 Partners Up With Milwaukee Admirals Hockey
Milwaukee Sports station The Big 920 (WOKY) announced Thursday it has formed a broadcast partnership with the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. Beginning with the 2018-19 AHL season, all 76 regular season games and Calder Cup Playoff contests will air live on The Big 920.
AI Tool Allows Brands To Create Their Own Streaming Stations
Super Hi-Fi has unveiled an AI tool allows brands to build their own streaming stations from scratch. The Radio-as-a-Service offering is tailored for any digital media platform, including automakers, fitness services, gaming platforms, OEMs, and video services.
John Reid “Going Home” To Richmond’s WRVA
Reid, a Richmond native, will be the new morning show host of News Radio 1140 WRVA, on air weekdays from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. EST, and featuring local on-air and nationally syndicated personalities dedicated to the Richmond community.
WBZ’s Joe Stapleton Dead At 55
In a story posted to the WBZ News Radio website, the station confirmed that veteran traffic reporter Joe Stapleton died suddenly New Year’s Day.
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