J.D. Crowley Hired For New Digital Role At CBS Radio
Crowley becomes executive VP of Digital for CBS Radio, moving over from CBS Television Distribution, where he was senior VP and GM of Digital Media.
Memorial Ride Raises $22K In Late Host’s Name
It’s called the Blacksmith’s Ride For Life and it’s another event that sees radio helping a worthy cause. Named for longtime Morning Buzz personality Andy Blacksmith, who passed away in June of 2015 due to heart disease, the ride saw 600 motorcyclists gather in the Seacoast region of New Hampshire.
Live, Local, & Legendary: WBT Radio In Charlotte
At the 2016 Radio Show in Nashville, six stations made the final cut in the Marconi Awards Legendary Station of the Year category. Greater Media’s WBT-AM in Charlotte was one of them. To be considered for Legendary Station, the NAB requires a station to have been on the air for a minimum of 25 years. WBT/Charlotte has been around for 94.
Sales & Programming: So Happy Together
(By Andy Bloom) Let’s take a journey together. Close your eyes long enough to take a mental tour of the physical layout of every radio station where you’ve worked. Consider the best and the worst stations. Your first and your most recent stations. Can you picture them?
Marketron, AdLarge Developing Network Programmatic Platform
The two companies are working together to develop a new programmatic platform that will automate the buying and selling of network radio advertising. The platform will give advertisers access to radio inventory across Marketron’s Mediascape marketplace.
Jimmy deCastro Leaving WGN
Jimmy deCastro is leaving WGN-AM after three-and-a-half years as president and general manager of the Tribune Broadcasting news/talk station. The announcement was made on the air Wednesday during the morning show with Steve Cochran. He told the WGN audience, "This has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life."
From Canada To New York
Victor Giacomelli has been named DOS for Emmis in New York City, which includes HOT 97, WBLS, and WLIB. Since 2014, Giacomelli served as GSM of Bell Media in Canada. Prior to joining Bell, Giacomelli worked for Corus Radio, also in Canada.
Selena Robinson to Co-Host Mornings At 100.7 LEV
Robinson makes the move to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley to co-host Selena and Scott, for the Cumulus station. She’ll team up with Scott Evans, who has worked mornings at the station since 2011.
Marty Bender Joins Cumulus Cincinnati
Bender is hired as the new PD and midday host of Cincinnati Classic Rocker 92.5 The Fox/WOFX. Bender last worked at Hubbard's WSHE-FM in Chicago, where he was PD (until November 2015). Prior to that, he was VP of Programming at Premiere and Executive Producer of The Bob and Tom Show.
Morris To Co-Host Mornings On Long Island’s WALK
Jamie Morris will join veteran Mark Daniels on WALK 95.5 beginning Thursday, October 20. She replaces Cindy, who, after 16 years, is looking for a personal change.
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