Bowen to Receive President’s Award
On Tuesday, the Country Radio Broadcasters announced Carole Bowen will receive the 2016 President’s Award. Bowen has been a CRB Board member for 15 years. During that time, she was a member of the board’s Executive Committee, holding an officer position as longtime secretary for the organization.
Gentry To Run Louisville For Alpha
Bill Gentry will take over running Alpha's Louisville market, which includes WDJX-FM, WGHL-FM, WGZB-FM, WMJM-FM, and WXMA-FM. Most recently, the 30-year radio vet was a Regional Market President for Clear Channel/iHeart. He's from Kentucky and has lived in Louisville for many years.
Texas Morning Man Facing Serious Charges
According to The Tyler Morning Telegraph, Waller Broadcasting's KLJT-KFRO morning man, Patrick "Brain" Aguirre has been arrested on drug and organized crimes charges.
iHeartMedia Launches Hip Hop in San Diego.
Late last week, iHeartMedia San Diego flipped KSSX-FM from Rhythmic Adult Contemporary to JAM’N 95.7, to focus the music more on Today’s Hip Hop and R&B. The station relaunched commercial free through Monday.
Cumulus Goes Hip Hop in Cali.
KRRF in Ventura County, California kicked off Memorial Day Weekend by flipping from Country to Classic Hip-Hop. The station is called "106.3 SPIN-FM."
Kellar Radio Institute Begins Today
Beasley CFO Caroline Beasley and President Bruce Beasley open the first day of the Kellar Radio Talent Institute today on the campus of Appalachian State University in North Carolina.
How To Keep Long-Term Clients
(By Bob McCurdy) You work hard to close business, now it's time to think strategically so you can keep those clients with your station for a very long time. Here's how...
Twin Cities Radio Personality Ron Rosenbaum Dies
Rosenbaum died Sunday at his St. Paul home, due to complications from cancer. Rosenbaum, who was also an attorney, was a regular on The Dan Barreiro Show. He also hosted the Holding Court radio show from 1998 to 2006.
Another Way To Improve Your Local Talent
(By Buzz Knight) Over the last few weeks we've discussed two key factors that impact the success and failure of talent coaching. Empathy and vibe are two important priorities that need consideration when you are sitting down to manage your talent. Today let's take a closer look at the importance of listening skills...
Q102 Hosts Freska And Vidal Move To New Slots
Entercom San Francisco says Q102 mid-day host Freska will be making a move to the afternoon drive slot on 96.5 KOIT, while part-time Q102 weekend host, Billy Vidal, will move to mid-days. Freska will replace KOIT’s departing afternoon host Brent Carey.
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