Rob King Takes the Mic as Pittsburgh Steelers’ Play-By-Play Voice
As Bill Hillgrove steps away from the booth after 30 seasons, iHeartMedia Pittsburgh has appointed Rob King as the new Play-By-Play voice for the Steelers. King has been an integral part of the Steelers' pre- and post-game radio coverage since 2014.
iHeart Asheville Alternates From Alt To Throwbacks 101.1
iHeartMedia Asheville has launched flipped Alt 101.1 to Throwbacks 101.1, playing Classic Hip-Hop and R&B. The lineup is yet to include local talent, but will carry syndicated shows like Big Boy in the Morning and The Block Party with B Paiz.
Android Auto May Be Adding AM/FM, HD Radio Controls To Its App
As radio fights for its foothold in the automobile dashboard, it could be getting a helping hand from a source some would consider unlikely: Android Auto. Google is reportedly developing a feature to integrate car radio control in its vehicle entertainment interface.
Women To Watch: Shilynne Cole; WQMG, Greensboro
(By Charese Frugé) Shilynne Cole is the Brand Manager and Afternoon Drive Host for Audacy Greensboro, NC's Urban AC 97.1 WQMG, which has consistently been one of the top-rated Urban AC radio stations in the country.
‘That’s MY Account!’
(By Chris Stonick) Depending upon which side of the table you’re sitting on, you’ll most likely have a strong feeling about this: “That’s my account!” If you’re a manager, bet you’ve heard that plenty of times. If you’re a seller, you’ve said it, no doubt.
Did Your Radio Station Pass Saturday’s Test?
(By Gary Berkowitz) This past Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump clearly showed off radio’s weakness. I saw the shooting happen firsthand on cable news. After a few minutes, I went to the car to see how radio was handling it.
FCC’s Simington Addresses Telecom’s Rhetoric After Trump Attack
As US politicians and world leaders press for peace following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, Republican FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington is seeking to change how those in telecommunications address the GOP.
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You see her in our headlines every Monday, but Radio Ink columnist and Bryson Broadcasting International CEO Pat Bryson is taking a deep dive into personal branding you won't find anywhere but our July and August print issues.
Brian Lesser Returns to GroupM as New Global CEO
WPP has announced the appointment of Brian Lesser as the new Global CEO of GroupM, the world's largest media buying agency. This marks Lesser's return to GroupM, where he led the agency's North American arm between 2015 and 2017.
Katie Myers Joins Blue Ridge Public Radio For Climate Coverage
North Carolina's Blue Ridge Public Radio is enhancing its climate change coverage with the hiring of Katie Myers through a collaboration with Grist. Myers will focus on the environmental, cultural, and economic impacts of transitioning fossil fuel communities.
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