Cumulus Bankruptcy Faces Objections Over Royalties, Release
Two legal challenges filed Tuesday in Houston's federal bankruptcy court are threatening Cumulus Media's prepackaged Chapter 11, with SoundExchange and a US Trustee each raising distinct objections that could force the broadcaster to revise its reorganization plan.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Fun Around and Find Out
(Paige Nienaber) When I got to Kiss 102 in Charlotte, one of the first things I did was to change my job title. I wasn’t the Promotions Director, I was the Director Of Fun ‘n' Games. It just seemed more all-encompassing and also kind of a litmus test for what I wanted to achieve.
Why Smart Radio Sellers Chase Auto Dollars Outside Their Signal
(Josh Brown) Account Executives are trained to think in maps. While signal strength, counties covered, and metro rankings make sense from a programming standpoint, from a sales standpoint, especially in automotive, those lines blur quickly. Car buyers shop by deal, not by station.
Kid Mero, Don Cheto Join Sigma Audio Networks’ National Lineup
Hot 97's Mornings with Mero is going national. MediaCo syndication arm Sigma Audio Networks has reached a deal to distribute the NYC morning show beyond its flagship home, alongside an expansion agreement with Spanish-language personality Don Cheto.
NAB Brings In Policy Communications Veteran Carrie Healey
The NAB has a new voice leading its communications efforts. Carrie Healey has been named VP of Communications and will serve as the organization's primary spokesperson and media relations strategist on policy priorities before Congress and the FCC.
AWMF, Hallmark Media Relaunch Make Her Mark Scholarship
An Alliance for Women in Media Foundation program aimed at putting more women in creative leadership is back for another round. In partnership with Hallmark Media, the organization has reopened applications for the second Make Her Mark Student Scholarship.
Appleton’s WHBY Kicks Off Second Century With Rebrand
Woodward Communication’s WHBY-AM in Green Bay/Appleton has capped its year-long centennial celebration with a modern rebrand. The aesthetic update will roll out across WHBY’s broadcast platforms and include web, social, and mobile improvements.
75 Years Strong: Wisconsin’s WRDB Breaks Radio Auction Record
A small-market Wisconsin station pulled a big haul for its community. Magnum Media's WRDB-AM in Reedsburg marked its 75th annual Radio Auction with a record-breaking $77,762 raised for more than 30 local nonprofits over the two-day, on-air event.
Portland Fire, Thorns Head to Radio With Audacy Partnership
Fans of the WNBA's Portland Fire and NWSL's Portland Thorns can follow season coverage on the radio for the first time, per an Audacy and RAJ Sports partnership. 910 ESPN Portland will serve as the Fire's flagship with select simulcasts on 105.1 The Fan.
Cumulus Looks West to Fill WMAL Operations Manager Role
A programmer who has been leading Cumulus News/Talk operations on the West Coast is heading to the nation's capital. Luis Segura has been appointed Operations Manager for NewsTalk 105.9 WMAL in Washington, DC, effective May 4th.
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