If That’s Not Country… What Is?
(By John Shomby) If I had a nickel for every time I heard, "THAT’S NOT COUNTRY," in my programming career, I could probably buy Radio Ink! With DSPs now as big players in the music discovery mix, the lines are even more blurred.
Doing More With Less
(By Buzz Knight) As the saying goes, "Time is a currency you can only spend once, so be careful how you spend it.” In a time of precious resource allocation - no matter your business - you need to constantly consider the question of “How can I do more with less?”
Richard Cross to Take SuperTalk Mississippi Mornings After Gallo
SuperTalk Mississippi Media has found its successor for the time slot left vacant by longtime host Paul Gallo, who passed away in January. Mornings with Richard Cross will air weekdays on SuperTalk Mississippi’s statewide radio network.
Former WMCA “Good Guy” & Radio Exec Gary Stevens Passes
Former WMCA "Good Guy," media broker, and radio executive Gary Stevens passed away on February 17. He was 84. Stevens had served on multiple boards, including the NAB, RAB, and Saga Communications - where he was Lead Director.
Joel Hartstone, Entrepreneur and Radio Investor, Dead at 79
Joel Hartstone, a former radio station owner and industry investor, passed away on February 4 at the age of 79. Hartstone, a 1970 graduate of Cornell Law School, began his career as counsel for Aetna before transitioning into media ownership in the early 1980s.
Former Cox GSM Beth Bowers Joins The Center for Sales Strategy
The Center for Sales Strategy has appointed Beth Bowers as Senior Vice President of Sales. Bowers most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has also held key sales leadership positions at Cox Media Group.
Corey Dylan Is In At San Diego’s Z90
Local Media San Diego’s Z90 (XHTZ) has named Corey Dylan as its new midday personality. Dylan, who had hosted mornings at sister station 100.7 BIG-FM since 2020, will also take on weekend on-air duties.
Eric Church, Luke Combs, and CRS Join Forces for Disaster Relief
Country Radio Seminar has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, recognizing outstanding individuals in the industry. The conference, this week in Nashville, is also dialing up philanthropic efforts for Hurricane Helene and California wildfire relief.
B104 Leads Cumulus Bloomington to $90K for St. Jude
Cumulus Media Bloomington's St. Jude Radiothon concluded on Valentine's Day, raising $90,851 to support treatment, research, and services such as travel, housing, and food for families receiving care in Memphis at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Emerson Alum Alex Parker Returns to WERS For Afternoons
Emerson College's WERS 88.9 in Boston has announced Alex Parker as its new Afternoon Host and Programming Assistant. An Emerson College alum from the Class of 2013, Parker previously spent time on air as a student host.
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