FCC’s Rosenworcel Defends Audacy Vote Via Ownership Rules
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is trying to clear the air with US House Republicans over consternation tied to the Commission’s recent approval of Audacy’s Chapter 11 restructuring plan involving George Soros, particularly around foreign ownership concerns.
MediaCo Dubs Albert Rodriguez Interim CEO, Adds New COO
Albert Rodriguez, who was named Chief Revenue Officer of MediaCo and President of the company's audio division in September, is adding another title to his roster: interim CEO. MediaCo has also expanded the company's C-Suite with a new Chief Operating Officer.
Detroit Radio Talent Lee Alan, Known ‘On The Horn,’ Passes at 90
Radio personality Lee Alan, known to many in Detroit as "Lee Alan On The Horn," passed away on October 29 at the age of 90. A lifelong Detroiter, Alan began his broadcasting career at WJLB and WJBK, later moving to WKHM and WXYZ.
K-LOVE and Air1 Raise Over $2.5 Million for Hurricane Relief
Educational Media Foundation, the organization behind the non-commercial Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, and its listeners have raised more than $2.5 million to support ongoing hurricane relief efforts in the Eastern United States.
Audacy Appoints Ray Borelli as New SVP of Research and Insights
Audacy has announced former Warner Bros. Discovery VP Ray Borelli as its new Senior Vice President of Research and Insights. He takes the role previously held by Idil Cakim, who parted ways with the company earlier this month to launch her own research consultancy.
Lotus Communications Adds Remote News Service to Seattle
Lotus Communications Seattle has added coverage from Remote News Service to three of its stations. RNS' network will provide live, localized news and traffic for Northwest News Radio KNWN-AM, Hank 101.5 (WCLI), and Talk Radio 570 KVI-AM.
Leslie Whittle Rises To Cumulus Regional CHR Content Director
Cumulus Media has appointed Leslie Whittle as Regional Content Director Q99.7 (WWWQ) in Atlanta and 104.1 KRBE in Houston. Whittle will oversee CHR programming for both stations, expanding her role as VP of Cumulus' CHR/Hot AC Formats.
Entravision, Estrella MediaCo Team Up to Elevate Don Cheto
Entravision has unveiled a new advertising sales partnership with Estrella MediaCo to represent ad inventory for Don Cheto Al Aire. This collaboration combines Entravision’s reach in the audio advertising space with Estrella MediaCo’s cultural resonance.
Orbyt Media Locks Down Benztown Across The Great White North
Canadian radio sales and syndication network Orbyt Media has announced an exclusive partnership with Benztown. Starting in January 2025, Orbyt Media will become the sole distributor of Benztown’s extensive radio libraries in Canada, via a cash or barter basis.
Global Radio Advertising Market Poised for Growth Through 2033
As the radio industry feels the continued economic strain and election uncertainty, global revenue projections suggest encouraging growth in the long run. A new Research and Markets study forecasts steady expansion for the next decade of global radio advertising.
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