13 Ways Solo Morning Hosts Can Sound Like a Team
(Randy Lane) We coach a successful, long-running morning show that’s transitioning from two hosts to one. That raises an important question: How do you maintain a team's energy and dynamics when there’s only one voice?
Kalil & Co.’s Hartman, NBCUniversal’s Staab Join NABLF Board
One is Executive Vice President of media brokerage firm Kalil & Co., the other is the Chairman of NBCUniversal Local. Both are now members of the National Association of Broadcasting Leadership Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Lisa Varner Rises to GM at Saga’s Ocala Cluster
Saga Communications has promoted Lisa Varner to VP/General Manager of its North Central Florida Media radio cluster, filling the role left by retiring GM Howard Tuuri. Tonya Asher joins the cluster from Gainesville’s Gray Media, where she was Director of Sales.
Licata Takes CEO Role at iHeart’s Multiplatform Group
iHeartMedia has elevated Ann Marie Licata to lead its largest operating segment. Licata has been named CEO of iHeart's Multiplatform Group, which encompasses the company's 860-plus local broadcast radio stations Premiere Networks, TTWN, and data targeting products.
Public Media Bridge Fund Shifts From Crisis to Collaboration
Six months after rushing out emergency grants to keep public radio stations on the air, the Public Media Bridge Fund is shifting its focus from triage to transformation. Its first open call invites public media organizations to apply for support on collaboration projects.
Baltimore’s WPOC Taps TV Anchor Candace Dold for Mornings
Maryland native Candace Dold will join iHeartMedia Baltimore’s 93.1 WPOC, co-hosting the weekday Michael J & Candace In The Morning, teaming up with 2026 Country Radio Hall of Fame inductee Michael J, replacing Bethany Linderman, who left the show in December.
Ex-iHeart Salt Lake City Leader Takes Same Role at Cumulus
Salt Lake City radio has a familiar leader in a familiar home. Cumulus Media has appointed former iHeartMedia SLC Market President Joyce Wirthlin as VP and Market Manager for its own five-station portfolio in the market in what she calls a "significant full-circle moment."
Inflation Is Making Contests A Bigger Draw for Radio, Data Shows
With analysts warning that headline inflation could approach 4% in the coming months, the pressure on wallets has one upside for radio: listeners are more motivated to play contests than ever, and it now takes less money than you might think to get them in the game.
Radio’s Top Leaders Give Their Flowers
To give someone their flowers means to celebrate them while they can still receive it; to say out loud what is too often left unsaid. Radio Ink asked Radio's Top 20 Leaders which fellow industry leader they admire most. What came back wasn't rivalry. It was flowers:
Women to Watch: Beasy
(Charese Frugé) For Beasy, evening host on Urban One Atlanta's Majic 107.5/97.5 (WAMJ), radio isn’t just a career, it’s a calling rooted in service, resilience, and community impact. That calling, blending of entertainment with authenticity and heart, just netted her a Gracie.
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