SiriusXM Adds ‘Dateline’ True Crime Channel Via NBCUniversal
SiriusXM has expanded its offerings with the launch of two new channels from NBCUniversal News Group: Dateline 24/7 and NBC News NOW. The channels aim to extend access to breaking news, true crime stories, and in-depth reporting across SXM platforms.
Monty Jett, the ‘Voice of Hilton Head,’ Dies at 76
Monty Jett, a beloved South Carolina radio personality known as the “voice of Hilton Head,” passed away Thursday morning at the age of 76. With more than 30 years on Beaufort County AM airwaves, Jett was a familiar voice to many during their morning commutes.
Rob VanDerbeck Adds Albany To iHeart Market President Duties
iHeartMedia has expanded Rob VanDerbeck's oversight to Albany, NY. VanDerbeck - who is Market President for Poughkeepsie, NY, and Sussex, NJ - will now serve as Market President for the Upstate cluster's seven stations across music, talk, and news.
Longtime Charlotte Radio Host Paul Schadt to Retire in 2025
Charlotte radio personality Paul Schadt, co-host of The Paul Schadt & Sarah Lee Morning Show, will retire in February 2025. Schadt’s career spans an impressive 44 years in the area, including 27 years with 96.9 The Kat.
Trump and Harris Putting Radio at the Center of Election Endgame
Both presidential candidates are turning to radio to raise their profiles and bring in the remaining undecided voters. VP Kamala Harris and former President Trump visited two major syndicated stars on Tuesday with more AM/FM ads in the works.
Edison: 65% of Fantasy Football Players Rely on Sports Audio
In 2022, 29.2 million Americans played fantasy football, making it the most popular piece of an $11 billion fantasy sports industry. Now Edison Research has new findings into how audio shapes how fans stay connected to their fantasy teams and make the right picks.
Cox Media Group Follows Beasley and Cumulus in Debt Extension
Cox Media Group is the latest broadcaster moving forward with a debt extension plan. Despite being privately held, CMG still plans to swap Senior Notes due 2027 for new Second-Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 while maintaining the same interest rate.
Women to Watch: Maddie Reis; Hot 97.5/103.9, Phoenix
(By Charese Frugé) Maddie Reis is the new Morning Show Host of Desert Valley Media Group’s Hot 97.5/103.9 in Phoenix. Maddie in the Morning is a one-woman show where Reis is facing a studio alone for the first time in her career.
Radio Recruitment Dollars: Lesson Six
(By Chris Stonick) This is timely: the Federal Reserve has started to lower interest rates. Why should you care? Well, in almost every circumstance, when the Fed lowers… hiring rises. So, if you’re a radio sales superstar, you should care a lot.
Florida Broadcasters Donate $25k to BFoA Hurricanes Fund
The Florida Association of Broadcasters has donated $25,000 to the Broadcasters Foundation of America Hurricanes Helene and Milton Fund. This contribution received a matching $25,000 donation from Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis.
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