Salem Media President of Broadcast Allen Power To Retire
Salem Media President of Broadcast Media Allen Power is marking 50 years in broadcasting today by setting an end date to his impressive career. Power intends to retire from the Christian broadcast group on September 30, transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor.
One of Boston Sports Radio’s Most Treasured Voices Dies
Boston radio personality and Sports Talk format pioneer Eddie Andelman has died at 89. His sons Dave, Mike, and Dan announced his passing on Instagram. "He helped thousands and entertained millions," his sons wrote. "Eddie Andelman lived a truly incredible life."
Cumulus Eyes An Exit Window from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Cumulus Media has named a target date for its Chapter 11 exit for the first time since filing for bankruptcy protection in March, as the clock keeps running on two simultaneous high-stakes proceedings that will shape what the broadcaster's ratings access on the other side.
iHeartMedia Adds Trio To Netflix Video Podcast Deal
Netflix and iHeartMedia are deepening their exclusive video podcast partnership, adding three more shows to the deal: Suite 305 with Lele Pons, The Martha Stewart Podcast, and Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, with new and select library episodes.
Beasley Takes Ownership Reform Case To Carr, Media Bureau
Beasley Media Group's Caroline Beasley is the latest radio CEO to take its case for radio ownership reform to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. Beasley and the company's General Counsel, Chris Ornelas, also met with Acting Media Bureau Chief Alex Sanjenis.
SBS’s New York Stations Land a New General Manager
Spanish Broadcasting System has promoted David Bailin to General Manager of its New York market operations. Bailin was previously National Sales Manager for the Spanish-language operator, bringing prior experience from Entravision Communications.
OUT NOW: AWM’s Becky Brooks and the Diamond Standard
It started as ten. Twenty-seven years later, Radio Ink is proud to honor more than seventy as the Most Influential Women in Radio, and the June issue makes one thing undeniably clear: women are not just part of radio's story. They are a cornerstone of what comes next.
The Radio Sales Edge Hidden in the Calendar
(Loyd Ford) What would it look like if we think less about who to call and more about which categories are entering a natural buying cycle right now? The best radio salespeople follow consumer behavior, which guides them to ask these three questions:
What Peloton’s Downhill Run Should Teach Radio
(Steve Allan) Mark Ritson recently wrote a column in The Drum about the decline of Peloton. Their rise was fueled by the pandemic, and their decline stemmed from people’s desire to get back in the gym. I couldn’t help but think of the parallels to radio.
Baltimore’s The Bay 100.7 To Go Christian Under New Owners
A Baltimore Classic Rocker is the latest station being sold to make way for K-LOVE's Christian Contemporary Music network. Educational Media Foundation has agreed to purchase WZBA and its FM translators from Times-Shamrock Communications.
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