Broadcasters Foundation of America Hosts Third Media Mixer
More than 150 broadcast professionals gathered at the iHeartMedia studios in New York City last Thursday for the third Media Mixer hosted by the Broadcasters Foundation of America on the organization's 2024 Giving Day.
El Zol Shines In DC To Benefit The Kids of St. Jude’s
Audacy Washington DC's El Zol 107.9 (WLZL) raised $181,726 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a one-day radiothon on June 14. The Hispanic radio station has now contributed more than $2.4 million to the organization since 2016.
SiriusXM Will Now Undergo Reverse Stock Split In Liberty Merger
According to SEC filings, SiriusXM has made significant changes to its existing agreements concerning its upcoming reorganization and merger with Liberty Media Corporation. The process still remains expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
Alaska Public Media Gets CPB Grant To Help Rural News Radio
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has granted Alaska Public Media $936,000 to fund the Alaska Desk initiative - a collaborative effort among public radio and television outlets across the state to bolster local news coverage, especially in rural areas.
Radio’s Hot Summer For National Spot Revenue Continues
Radio's national spot play may have been ice-cold last summer with all the economic uncertainty, but this year has seen a hot June, with competition continuing past Memorial Day. Media Monitors has released its weekly report covering June 10 to June 16.
iHeart and Deep Blue Sports Debut Women’s Sports Audio Network
iHeartMedia is giving a first look at programming and personalities on the Women’s Sports Audio Network. The network, launched in collaboration with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, is the first audio platform devoted entirely to women’s sports.
Maurette Brown Clark Takes Mornings On Baltimore Gospel Radio
iHeartMedia Baltimore has appointed gospel artist Maurette Brown Clark as the new morning show host for Heaven 600 (WCAO-AM) starting in early July. Besides her decades as a singer, Brown Clark has spent seven years in Baltimore and Philadelphia broadcasting.
iHeart Minneapolis Adds Past Royal Eric Lonnquist as Sales SVP
Eric Lonnquist has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Minneapolis, encompassing nine stations including of music, talk, and news formats. Lonnquist brings more than 20 years of sales experience in the Minneapolis Market.
New Jersey Morning Host Bill Spadea To Run For Governor
New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW) morning show host, Bill Spadea, has declared his candidacy for Governor of New Jersey. Spadea, known for his extensive background in media and real estate, as well as his role in local politics.
Meet the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Inductees
The Museum of Broadcast Communications unveiled the eight figures who will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame for 2024. Selections were made by over 900 industry professionals, with two additional inductees chosen by the Nominating Committee.
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