No Conflict, No Story
(By Randy Lane) Conflict is the driving force of storytelling. It creates tension, stakes, and emotional investment, keeping audiences engaged. Without conflict, a story lacks mystery, suspense, and “What will happen next?"
99.7 DJX and Alpha Louisville Raise $87K for Norton Children’s
Alpha Media's Louisville radio stations came together for the 16th annual Norton Children's Hospital Radiothon, raising $87,483 to support pediatric care. The event was led by 99.7 DJX morning show hosts Ben Davis and Kelly K, who broadcast live for 24 hours.
Texas Public Radio Architect Joe Gwathmey Dies at 84
Joe Gwathmey, the founder of Texas Public Radio, has passed away at the age of 84. His daughter announced his death on Facebook, stating he died of natural causes on March 12.
SiriusXM To Deliver Full March Madness Coverage Again For 2025
SiriusXM is preparing comprehensive coverage of the 2025 NCAA March Madness tournaments, giving fans access to every game of the Men’s Division I Basketball Championship and select coverage of the Women’s tournament.
Gilbert Baez Returns to WFNC as ‘Good Morning Fayetteville’ Host
Cumulus Media has announced that Gilbert Baez will take over as the new host of Good Morning Fayetteville on North Carolina's News Talk 640 WFNC-AM. Baez, a longtime reporter for WRAL-TV, will debut on the morning show on March 17.
Charleston’s Mix 95.9 Names Its Successor To Mike Edwards
Charleston's Mix 95.9 has officially welcomed Jay Shadix as the newest member of its 2 Girls and a Guy morning show. Shadix, an Army veteran and actor, has been an interim host on the show since the passing of longtime co-host Mike Edwards in December.
Broadcasters’ Advocacy Sparks Surge in D.C.’s Support for Radio
The effect of state broadcast associations and leaders lobbying for radio on Capitol Hill last week is already being measured, with a notable uptick in bipartisan, bicameral co-sponsors for legislation that supports local broadcast groups and operations.
Radio’s Top Leaders Take On Radio’s 5-Year Plan
Factor in a pandemic and AI and radio’s trajectory has been forever altered in the first half of the 2020s. Now radio's top leaders are sharing insights on how to thrive in the back half of the decade.
WMAS Radiothon Brings in $256K For Baystate Children’s Hospital
The annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon for Baystate Children’s Hospital is celebrating another successful year. The Western Massachusetts station raised $256,235 to support pediatric care at the hospital - the region’s only full-service children’s medical center.
Women to Watch: Tambra Cherie; Roberts Broadcasting
(By Charese Frugé) Tambra Cherie is an On Air Radio & Television Personality, Entertainment News Correspondent, Author, Entrepreneur, and Spokesperson based out of Jackson, MS. She’s the Midday Host on Roberts Broadcasting's WRBJ 97.7.
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