Charlie Harger to Lead KIRO’s ‘Seattle’s Morning News’ In 2025
As Seattle’s Morning News co-hosts Dave Ross and Colleen O’Brien prepare for retirement, KIRO Newsradio has announced that veteran journalist Charlie Harger will take over as host starting in January. Harger joined Bonneville International's KIRO as News Director in 2021.
New Study Reveals Majority of Drivers Demand Radio in Their Cars
As AM/FM fights for its future in the dashboard, a new study shows that a majority of Americans consider radio an uncompromisable part of their automobile as a "third space" and would not even consider buying a car without over-the-air radio.
Radio’s 30 & Under Superstars Share The Path to Engage Gen Z
"How can radio attract young talent?" In a new era of natural-born content creators, maybe the first step is to listen to the young talent we already have - and who better than the proven superstars who are carrying the industry into the future, one day at a time?
iHeartMedia Extends Debt Exchange Deadline, Eases Threshold
iHeartMedia has announced an extension of its exchange offers and consent solicitations for outstanding debt, pushing the deadline to December 18. This initiative has currently achieved participation from debt holders representing 92% of iHeart’s existing debt.
Women to Watch: Taylor Hayes, ‘The Breakfast Club’
(By Charese Frugé) Taylor Hayes' impressive list of industry credentials began with an internship for Eddie Fennell and DJ Cosmic Kev at Philly's Power 99 radio show before joining "The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show."
Let Spec Spots Take You From AAA Ball to the Majors
(Chris Stonick) They say one of the biggest problems for young baseball players coming from the minors to the major league is playing time. You see, throughout high school, college, and the minor leagues, most players are playing every day.
Rockie Thomas Steps into CSO Role at SoundStack
SoundStack has appointed Rockie Thomas as Chief Strategy Officer, a newly created role to advance the audio-as-a-service provider's strategic vision in podcasting, streaming radio, programmatic advertising, hosting, delivery, and measurement.
Certain NonCom Stations Face 2.6% Royalty Rate Hike for 2025
The US Copyright Royalty Board has approved a cost-of-living adjustment to the royalty rates for certain noncommercial radio stations. Those affected include secular educational institutions that are not affiliated with NPR.
John Wordock Extends Holiday Help to Laid-Off Talent
In the spirit of the holiday season, John Wordock, former Senior Vice President of the Cumulus Podcast Network turned consultant, is offering free consulting sessions to media professionals who were affected by layoffs in 2024.
Florida Morning Host Killed In Tragic Early Morning Car Crash
Heather Jennings, morning show host for MARC Media's I Am Country 106.9 (WPLL) in Gainsville, FL, died in a head-on collision on her way to work Tuesday morning. Jennings had only been on-air at the station for less than a month.
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