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.
Country Music Holds the Lead in US In-Vehicle Listening for Q3
Xperi's DTS has unveiled the most listened-to songs in vehicles around the world for Q3 2024, with Country music continuing its dominance in the US. Several new tracks also made their way to the top of the charts in the US, UK, and globally.
CRS 2025 to Feature Expanded Digital Music Summit
The Country Radio Seminar has announced the return of the Digital Music Summit for CRS 2025 with an expanded lineup. For the first time, DMS content will now be spread throughout the three-day event, offering panels, networking sessions, and artist spotlights.
Cox Media Group Raises Nearly $1 Million for Hurricane Relief
Cox Media Group has stepped up to provide essential relief during hurricanes Helene and Milton, raising nearly $1 million and delivering food, water, and supplies to those affected. CMG also deployed mobile charging stations for phones and other devices during outages.
Entravision Names Juan Navarro Chief Revenue Officer
Juan Navarro has been named Chief Revenue Officer of Entravision Communications, stepping up from his previous role as Executive Vice President of Local Sales. The promotion comes with the company's dismissal of former CRO Karl Meyer.
Alaska Public Media Expands Radio Shows with New Hosts
Alaska Public Media has announced the addition of new hosts to three of its weekly local radio programs, bringing extensive experience in healthcare, outdoor recreation, and Alaskan life. APM operates KSKA in Anchorage and three translators.
Libsyn Announces Brendan Monaghan as Chief Executive Officer
Podcasting platform Libsyn has named Brendan Monaghan as its new Chief Executive Officer. Monaghan is best known for co-founding Megaphone, which was purchased by Spotify for $235 million in 2020. He replaces Interim CEO John W. Gibbons.
iHeart, Cumulus, and More Join Opposition to FCC’s AI Disclosures
iHeartMedia, Cumulus Media, and Salem Media Group are just a few of the radio groups coming out in opposition to the FCC's proposed rules requiring disclosures for political advertisements containing AI-generated content as the Commission prepares to vote.
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