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.
Hughes and Coomer Score Extended Contract On Cubs Radio
Audacy and the MLB have confirmed Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes and analyst Ron Coomer will remain in the broadcast booth for the Chicago Cubs from 2025 onward, signing multiyear contract extensions to continue calling games on 670 The Score.
Brian Wilson To Retire, Changes Coming on Nashville’s SuperTalk
Nashville’s SuperTalk 99.7 WTN (WWTN) will start 2025 with a new sound, as Cumulus Media makes lineup changes and schedule adjustments. Among these is the retirement of afternoon drive host Brian Wilson, who joined the station in 2018.
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