Women To Watch: Issa Lopez
(By Charese Frugé) Issa Lopez is a bilingual Voiceover Artist specializing in English and Spanish imaging for radio stations across the country. She broke into radio in 2005 as Clear Channel was experimenting with a bilingual format in Denver.
Are Your Traditional Tactics Slipping? Flip The Funnel
(By Elliott Hurst) Radio’s not collapsing, it’s contracting, as national ad declines and digital surges. Yet in many salesrooms, digital remains a reluctant afterthought. Here’s how to shift your pitch and mindset this week:
FCC Filing Reveals Price Tag for Red Apple’s WRCR Purchase
Earlier this month, Red Apple Media, owner of New York City’s 77WABC, expanded its broadcast footprint into the Lower Hudson Valley with the acquisition of WRCR-AM. Now, a filed FCC document reveals the purchase price for the Rockland County station.
US 96.3’s Hannah Lane to Guest Announce at the Grand Ole Opry
US 96.3 morning co-host Hannah Lane is adding another accolade to a spectacular year - she will take the stage as a guest announcer at the Grand Ole Opry. The Baton Rouge native, now based in Jackson, MS, will emcee the legendary show on October 3.
Karl & Crew to Replace All Local Moody Radio Morning Shows
As the Christian broadcaster shifts to a centralized, national format, local morning shows are being eliminated across Moody Radio to make way for Karl & Crew, a Chicago-based flagship morning show to be carried on Moody's 71 stations.
Two Chattanooga Stations Are Trading Places On The Radio Dial
Audacy is reshuffling the dial in Chattanooga with a frequency swap between Rock 105 and Kiss FM. Beginning May 23, WRXR will move to 103.7 FM and rebrand as Rock 103.7 as WKXJ shifts to 105.5 FM and adopts the name 105.5 Kiss FM.
Spotify Adjusts Podcast “Plays” Metric After Creator Backlash
Spotify is refining how podcast episode performance is displayed across its app, following backlash from creators after the platform first introduced a public-facing "Plays" metric, designed to provide more immediate insight into podcast engagement.
AWMF Hosts 50th Gracies, Spotlights Female Media Leaders
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation marked a major milestone Tuesday night with the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, celebrating the contributions of women in media across national radio, television, and digital platforms.
SiriusXM Brings Creed to Center Stage for Indy 500 Coverage
SiriusXM will again deliver audio coverage around the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 throughout Memorial Day weekend. The on-and-off-track coverage will culminate with live coverage of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25.
Delilah Shutters Oregon AM, Citing Local Market Challenges
Nationally syndicated personality Delilah has announced the end of her ownership of KDUN-AM in Reedsport, OR, marking the end of a deeply personal chapter in her broadcast career. No sale will be pursued, and the station’s license has been surrendered to the FCC.
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