iHeartMedia Lifts Bob Morgan To Upstate New York Area President
Following the departure of iHeartMedia Albany leader Howard Greiner to become its Nashville Metro President, the broadcaster has appointed Bob Morgan as Area President of the newly established Upstate New York Area, covering 39 stations.
Zach Lyons Joins Blaine Bishop on Nashville’s 104.5 The Zone
Cumulus Media Nashville is adding Zach Lyons to the lineup on 104.5 The Zone (WGFX) for a new afternoon Sports Talk show, Blaine and Zach. Lyons will join forces with former Tennessee Titans star and four-time Pro Bowler Blaine Bishop every weekday.
Bloomberg Radio to Replace Rock 92.9 on Boston’s WBOS-FM
Boston Classic Rock station Rock 92.9, including Dave and Chuck the Freak, is getting bumped off its main signal in favor of Bloomberg Radio. Beasley Media Group announced on Tuesday that WBOS will now carry 24/7 business news programming.
Salem CEO David Santrella To Receive National Radio Award
The NAB is set to honor Salem Media Group CEO David Santrella with the National Radio Award. The ceremony will take place during the Marconi Radio Awards at the 2024 NAB Show New York on October 9.
Alex Cooper Finds a New Home at SiriusXM in Landmark Deal
In another major podcasting coup for the satellite broadcaster, SiriusXM has a major multi-year deal with Alex Cooper for the distribution and sales rights to Call Her Daddy and the entire Unwell Network starting in 2025.
Kira K Comes To Cincinnati From Cat Country
Starting Tuesday, September 3, Kira K is moving from Allentown to Cincinnati to host afternoons on Cumulus Media's Warm 98.5 (WRRM). Kira has co-hosted mornings on CAT Country 96 (WCTO) since 2022 with Sam Malone.
AM/FM Captures Swing Voters As Listeners Seek Election News
As radio offers coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, new data is showing the pivotal role of AM/FM in keeping listeners engaged with election news throughout this political cycle, even as ad spend parity fails to keep up with TV.
Making Magic
(By Mike McVay) Radio has a powerful tool at its fingertips. It's what our legacy is built on, and something both the audience and those in the medium appreciate. Unfortunately, it's also an asset that’s chronically underutilized today, compared to days past. What is it?
A Gold Medal Masterclass On Team Culture
(By John Shomby) He had the honor and pressure of being the head coach of the gold-medal-winning USA Olympic Basketball team. What type of person does it take to handle that and lead of group of elite superstars? NBA Coach Steve Kerr.
Differentiate or Die!
(Buzz Knight) You may have heard the inspiring, and somewhat threatening, rallying cry of “Differentiate or Die!” In the competitive landscape of radio broadcasting, brands must continuously seek a competitive advantage to thrive.
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