Former Audacy RVP Kauffman Launches Leadership Consultancy
Former Audacy Northern California Regional Vice President Stacey Kauffman has announced a new full-time venture focused on strategic consulting and leadership advisory. Her departure was revealed earlier this week after the promotion of Aaron Miller.
For St. Louis’ 101 ESPN, There’s Got To Be A ‘Morning After’
Hubbard Broadcasting St. Louis let go of the cast of The Opening Drive for 101 ESPN (WXOS) on Friday, including longtime host Randy Karraker. The slot will now be filled by The Morning After, which previously ran on sister signal KPNT-HD2.
Cleveland Browns Mourn the Loss of Radio Voice Jim Donovan
Jim Donovan, "The Voice of the Cleveland Browns," has died at age 68 following a battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Donovan’s career spanned 25 seasons with the Browns, where his signature calls became woven into the fabric of Cleveland sports history.
Inspiring Through Thick and Thin
(By Deborah Parenti) Leadership is a fascinating dance of influence, and it becomes especially captivating when you consider how leaders inspire their teams during both good times and challenging periods.
Advertising Industry Investments In AI Soar in 2024
From local to global, the advertising industry is racing to better understand and leverage AI's capabilities headed into 2025. If 2023 was the year AI became a household name, then it appears 2024 is the year media bought in - in a major way.
SC Station Manager and Morning Host Rob Dempsey Passes
HIS Radio 89.3 (WLFJ) in Greenville, SC is mourning the loss of Rob Dempsey, who passed away Wednesday evening following a short battle with bladder cancer. Dempsey had been with the Radio Training Network for 35 years, with 24 years in Greenville.
New KUNR Studio to Bolster Local Journalism In Lake Tahoe
KUNR Public Radio has announced plans to build a new studio at the University of Nevada Reno/Lake Tahoe campus. With support from the University, the new facility is expected to begin broadcasting live from the lake by the summer of 2025.
Twin Cities Feel The ‘Amor’ With New Spanish AC Station
Santamaria Broadcasting has introduced AMOR Radio MN (KMNQ-AM), a Spanish Adult Contemporary station, to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airwaves. KMNQ now offers a new format after previously simulcasting Regional Mexican station La Raza 95.7 (KMNV-AM).
Sean Highkin Joins Rip City Radio For Trail Blazers Coverage
iHeartMedia Portland’s Rip City Radio 620 (KPOJ-AM) has announced that sports journalist Sean Highkin will join the station as its Portland Trail Blazers Correspondent. Highkin will provide in-depth coverage of games, practices, press conferences, and more.
New Ad Exchange Positions Spotify to Compete With Ad Giants
Spotify is piloting a new ad exchange to enhance its automated ad services, with an initial focus on video. The initiative marks a strategic move for Spotify to compete more effectively with larger platforms like Meta and Google for advertising revenue.















