New York Morning Host Helps Kids With Cancer To Smile
95.5 PLJ's Todd & Jayde In the Morning co-host Jayde Donovan's "Apple-A-Day" program benefits pediatric cancer patients by honoring the memory of her friend Brittany, who passed away from bone cancer five years ago. Every weekday in the month of May, Donovan will surprise another pediatric cancer patient with their very own iPad.
Seattle’s 107.7 Has Sweet Solution To Helping Homeless Youth
Seattle's 107.7 The End and Full Tilt Ice cream have partnered to create a new ice cream flavor, "The Chocolate To End All Chocolates," which will be available for the first time this Saturday, May 7, at The End’s Taco Truck Challenge in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill.
Four Consecutive Quarters Of Growth For Entercom
That growth for Entercom came from local revenue, according to CEO David Field, and it was in the mid-single digits each quarter. And over the past 12 months, revenue was up 3% overall and 4% ex-political.
Political Inconsequential So Far
Entercom CEO David Field says he expects that to pick up as we get closer to the general election, which is no different than how it comes in during every political cycle. CFO Steve Fisher reported that Entercom took in $800,000 in political revenue during the first quarter, compared to $100,000 a year ago.
Hogan Files Lawsuit Against Cox In Tampa
Channel 9 in Tampa has the details about the latest lawsuit Hulk Hogan has filed regarding a sex tape. Hogan is now sueing Cox Tampa's Mike Calta (pictured), who hosts mornings on 102.5 The Bone, Cox Media, Don Buchwald and Associates, and former Tampa DJ Matt “Spice Boy" Loyd.
Will Anyone Appeal The New CRB Rates?
The Copyright Royalty Judges have published the final rule in the Web IV proceeding that determined the rates that must be paid to artists for their music being played on the Web. The only remaining question is will anyone appeal the new rates. Interested parties have 30 days to decide.
Padres Games Moving to Entercom FM
Entercom CEO David Field announced on the company earnings call Monday that modern rocker KBZT-FM (94.9) will begin carrying the games in 2017. Padres baseball is now heard on 1090 AM which is owned by Broadcast Company of the Americas.
Trump Using More Radio
Media Monitors is reporting that Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump ran more radio spots last week, moving him into second place on their chart, behind Bernie Sanders.
CBS Radio Hires New VP Of Marketing
Kenetta Bailey has been named Senior VP of Marketing at CBS Radio. Bailey will be responsible for the marketing and brand positioning of CBS' 117 radio stations and digital products.
iHeart Gives Kelly More Responsibility
On Monday, iHeartMedia announced that Paul Kelley was named area Senior VP of Programming for Arizona. Kelly will continue to Program KESZ and KYOT in Phoenix and now help oversee programming in Tucson.
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