Sean Thompson Back At The Truth Amid Programming Changes
Sean Thompson is returning to Good Karma Brands Milwaukee's 101.7 The Truth (WGKB-AM) as Director of Content as the Black-centric Talk station introduces a series of programming changes starting January 20.
KNWN Veteran Brian Calvert Named Program Director By Lotus
Lotus Communications Seattle has promoted Brian Calvert to Program Director of Northwest Newsradio 1000 (KNWN-AM/FM). Calvert assumes the role after a long tenure with the station, starting with its transition to an all-news format in 2002.
In Dallas, The Answer Adds Josh Hammer To Weekend Lineup
The Josh Hammer Show is joining Salem Media Group's 660 AM The Answer in Dallas, TX, beginning January 18. Newsweek’s Senior Editor-at-Large, Josh Hammer will broadcast every Saturday night on the Conservative Talk station.
Ryan Merkley to Oversee NPR’s AI and Network Strategy as COO
NPR has announced Ryan Merkley as its new Chief Operating Officer. Merkley will oversee Member Partnership, Network Growth, Technology Operations and Distribution, Product and Audience Technology, and NPR’s AI strategy teams.
Nationals and Costa Media Renew Spanish-Language Broadcasts
The Washington Nationals are extending their partnership with Costa Media, ensuring Spanish-language radio broadcasts will be carried through the 2027 season. The broadcast team of Luciano Rodríguez and Gustavo Salazar will return this spring.
Arkansas Broadcaster & Former NAB Radio Chair Ted Snider Dies
Ted Snider, best known as the former owner of KARN-AM, KKYK, and the Arkansas Radio Network, passed away peacefully at his Little Rock home on Tuesday. Snider, who had been living with Parkinson’s Disease for several years, was 96.
Aspen Public Radio Adds Regan Mertz for Arts & Culture Reporting
Regan Mertz has joined Aspen Public Radio as its new Arts & Culture reporter, replacing Kaya Williams, who has been on the Edlis Neeson Arts & Culture Desk since 2022. She moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2024 to work as a reporter for The Aspen Times.
Bryan Seeley to Lead Broadcast Supply Worldwide as CEO
Broadcast Supply Worldwide has promoted Bryan Seeley to President and CEO. With over 13 years at the radio broadcast equipment provider, he previously served as BSW’s Director of Marketing and Sales. He succeeds Tim Schwieger, who will now serve as Board Chair.
Radio’s Role in LA Wildfires: Meruelo Media Turns Legacy to Action
As wildfires continue across Los Angeles, Radio Ink spoke with Meruelo Media President and CEO Otto Padrón and SVP of Programming and Content Pio Ferro on delivering information through their diverse portfolio while branching out into relief and recovery efforts.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Love Week, Baby!
(By Paige Nienaber) Promotions is basically the Art of Content. My self-imposed job description as a Promotion Director was to “give the DJs stuff to talk about.” God bless the Hallmark Holidays for helping fill that void.
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