‘Bender’s One Big Give’ Nets $813K for Seattle Children’s Hospital
iHeartMedia Seattle’s 95.7 The Jet (KJEB) hosted the 22nd annual Bender’s One Big Give radiothon with Jodi and Bender in the Morning on December 10, raising over $813,400 to support Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Uncompensated Care Fund.
Rosenworcel: ‘The FCC Shouldn’t Be the President’s Speech Police’
Outgoing FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is expressing concerns about the potential erosion of the agency’s independence as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Rosenworcel warned against political influence in decision-making at the agency.
Who Moved My Cheese… Again?
(By Mike McVay) A highly successful friend of mine shared that he’s hearing from less-tenured radio professionals who’ve never faced what we’re facing now. My friend said, “I’ve seen this before. The cheese is being moved again.”
On The Road to CES 2025: Innovation Through Collaboration
(By Buzz Knight) As we countdown to CES 2025, I have some thoughts on how the power of collaboration yields innovation and how you might harness it inside your organization.
2025 NAB Crystal Radio Awards Shift from Las Vegas to DC
The National Association of Broadcasters has announced a significant change for the 2025 NAB Crystal Radio Awards. Instead of being held during the NAB Show in Las Vegas as in years past, the awards will now be presented at the NAB State Leadership Conference.
Audacy Stock Sale Seeks More Stability for Post-Bankruptcy Debt
Audacy is offering certain stockholders a limited window the chance to buy up to 5 million additional shares of its Class A and Class B Common Stock at $20 per share. The company plans to use the money raised to pay down even more debt, post-bankruptcy.
Chris Eagan To Take Steal’s Seat at Hubbard Radio Chicago
In July, veteran programmer Jimmy Steal announced he would be leaving Hubbard Radio Chicago to launch a consultancy. Now Hubbard has picked a successor from outside of the company to take the reins for 101.9 The Mix and Throwback 100.3.
Sybil Summers Returns to DFW Radio as Co-Host on KLIF
Cumulus Media has announced the appointment of Sybil Summers as the new Morning Co-Host for DFW’s Morning News on 570 KLIF-AM. Summers, a native of Arlington, TX, brings over 20 years of experience in Dallas-Fort Worth media.
B93.9’s Raleigh St. Jude Radiothon Tops $124K in Donations
iHeartMedia Raleigh’s B93.9 (WNCB) raised over $124,000 during its annual St. Jude Radiothon, held December 11-12. B93.9’s on-air personalities, including Program Director Ashley Wilson and JT Bosch, encouraged listeners to become Partners in Hope.
Jim Rome, Rich Eisen Swap Networks in Sports Radio Shakeup
Two of the biggest names in sports talk radio, Jim Rome and Rich Eisen, are swapping syndication networks and time slots as Audacy and Westwood One reshape their weekday programming lineups starting January 6.
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