Brian Long Named Program Director for KFI at iHeart Los Angeles
iHeartMedia Los Angeles has announced the appointment of Brian Long as Program Director for KFI AM 640, AM 570 LA Sports, and 1150 The Patriot. He replaces Robin Bertolucci, who stepped down from programming KFI after 25 years in November.
John Peake Is Once Again KOST PD After iHeart LA Shuffle
iHeartMedia Los Angeles EVP of Programming John Peake has added additional Program Director duties to his repertoire, resuming his oversight of KOST 103.5. Peake already serves as Program Director of 104.3 MYFM and as iHeart's Hot AC Brand Manager.
Jim Lawson Joins Collective Heads Consultancy as Partner
Collective Heads has gone from a Cerberus to a Hydra with the addition of a fourth "head" to the radio consulting group. Programming veteran Jim Lawson is now a partner on the team led by Tim Richards, which includes Jimmy Steal and Heidi McIvor-Allen.
Home Improvement Heats Up The Week’s Top Radio Advertisers
Progressive has maintained its dominant position as the most-aired radio advertiser nationwide for the week of January 13-19, according to Media Monitors’ latest Spot Ten report. Vicks holds the second spot, showcasing its seasonal relevance.
Bill Spadea to Depart NJ 101.5 to Focus on Governor Race
Townsquare Media personality Bill Spadea is leaving his morning talk show on New Jersey 101.5 as he prepares to formally run for New Jersey governor. Spadea originally announced his plans in June but waited to file his candidacy to maintain his show in the interim.
Townsquare Media Predicts 11% Digital Growth In Early Q4 Totals
The company has yet to schedule an official earnings call, but Townsquare Media is providing an early look into its end-of-2024 financials. A new SEC filing sees CEO Bill Wilson touting, "A very strong fourth quarter," for the "Digital First" broadcaster.
Alan Hirschbein Joins iHeart San Francisco as VP of Sales
iHeartMedia San Francisco is bringing a former SiriusXM Senior Director on board to lead the cluster's sales growth. Alan Hirschbein has been named Vice President of Sales for the Bay Area, bringing over 20 years of expertise in broadcast and digital media.
The State of Radio Ads In 2025: Pierre Bouvard on What’s Next
Radio Ink sat down with Cumulus Media/Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard to discuss the latest findings from the Audio Active Group’s Creative Best Practices Handbook and the evolution of radio advertising in 2025.
Don’t Forget The Fun
(By Mike McVay) We’re in what is supposed to be a fun business. It’s why so many of us were enamored with radio to begin with and what encouraged us to make broadcasting a career. It’s why so many have overstayed their welcome and also why some have left radio.
When Your Radio Station ‘Wheel’ Starts Spinning
(By John Shomby) This past year, Wheel of Fortune lost its 42-year host, Pat Sajak, to retirement and replaced him with Ryan Seacrest. The process from Sajak’s announcement to Seacrest’s debut was an A-plus lesson in media personality transitions.
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