iHeart’s WMZQ Adds Dee Jay Silver
Sun Broadcast Group's "The Country Club with Dee Jay Silver" will now be heard on iHeartMedia's country station in Washington D.C., WMZQ from 7p-12a. The Country Club is now heard on over 70 stations across the country, including 16 iHeartMedia stations.
CRS Sets 2025 Dates, Releases Free Library Of All 2024 Panels
As Country Radio Broadcasters announces the dates for CRS 2025, the group has released session videos, panel handouts, and a photo gallery from this year’s event all for free on its website. Anyone can now catch up on the latest in AI, inclusivity, and strategy in radio.
Beasley to Sponsor Latest Talent Institute
Beasley Media Group, in conjunction with Marketron Interactive and Xperi, have partnered with Dan Vallie's National Radio Talent System to unveil the Beasley Radio Talent Institute in Boston. The 10-day program will debut next summer at Emerson College. CEO Caroline Beasley said the company is committed to supporting and encouraging the development of new talent.
New PD At KICT
Phyliss D'Eugenio is the new Program Director and personality at T95, Wichita, Kansas. She joins SummitMedia from Riverbend Communications, KCVI-FM, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Lord Out After More Than 20 Years
Long-time host Rich Lord has left the building at SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) in Houston. He said his time at the station has been the most rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying experience of his professional life. Morning man Mike Meltser is also out.
Spotify’s Loss is SiriusXM’s Gain
Shortly after Spotify announced it was removing Neil Young's music over the Joe Rogan kerfuffle, SiriusXM announced the limited return of Neil Young Radio featuring Young's music and stories from the rocker himself. Neil Young Radio will run for 7 days on channel 27.
WTAM’s Lanigan Quits Mid Show
Longtime Cleveland radio host John Lanigan quit right in the middle of his WTAM show on Wednesday. Lanigan said he just didn't feel right doing radio anymore, thanked a few people, and went on his merry way. News 5 in Cleveland reported that WTAM PD Ray Davis was caught completely off guard and had to come in and finish the show.
Ramsey: Surprise! Distribution is KING!
In episode 39 of Media Unplugged with Mark Ramsey and Tom Asacker, distributing content is the topic of conversation.
New AfroTech Podcast
Blavity and The Black Effect Podcast Network are teaming up to distribute 'Black Tech Green Money with Will Lucas'. Will Lucas is an entrepreneur, content creator, and the Brand Manager at AfroTech.
Virus Survivor Isabella Back On Air
Jim Isabella is back behind the mic. The evening host returned to his WNIR 100.1 FM, Kent, Ohio after a five-week battle with COVID-19.