Radio Thoughts From Across The Pond
(By Buzz Knight) It’s always fun making a journey to another country to experience media consumption as a consumer rather than a consultant. On my trip to the UK - London and Scotland specifically - here are some thoughts:
John E Kage Gets In The Ring To Program Utah’s Bull
As Travis Daily prepares to assume Charley Cook's Brand and Content Manager roles in Nashville, Cumulus Media has chosen his successor as Program Director for Salt Lake City's 93.3 The Bull (KUBL). Longtime Denver programmer John E Kage is headed to Utah.
RAB and Ad Council Unite For Sponsorable Radio PSAs
The Radio Advertising Bureau is launching a fresh initiative with the Ad Council that will allow advertisers to sponsor public service announcements. Starting May 22, the Ad Council will offer sponsorable, broadcast-ready PSAs, tailor-made for specific communities.
Saga’s Washington State Digital News Outlet Gets Editor-in-Chief
Saga Communications' Cascade Radio Group has appointed Sam Kristofferson as the Editor-in-Chief of MyBellinghamNow.com, the cluster's new online platform offering free, local news. This site is one of eighteen news outlets that Saga is rolling out this year.
Shertenlieb Bumps McKenzie and Ford For Boston Radio Return
Listeners of Boston's 100.7 WZLX were stunned this morning as iHeartMedia confirmed that Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford have been suddenly removed from the station lineup. The duo had been on WZLX since 2005, along with their former co-host Kevin Karlson.
Midday Host Kevin Jaggers Gets PD Stripes At E-Town’s Wolf
Skytower Communication has announced the promotion of Kevin Jaggers to the role of Program Director at 94.3 The Wolf (WULF) in Elizabethtown, KY. He will continue in his current role as midday host.
NAB Appoints Kirsten Donaldson As New Public Policy VP
As the National Association of Broadcasters advances the charge on radio's pressing issues in Washington, DC, the organization has welcomed Kirsten Donaldson to their team as the new Vice President of Public Policy.
Jacobs Media Opens Public Radio Techsurvey 2024 Registration
Jacobs Media, Public Media Content Collective, and, for the first time, the National Federation of Community Broadcasters announce the opening of registration for the 16th annual Public Radio Techsurvey.
Roker, Stephen A, and McVay Among 2024 LABF Giants
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has revealed the 2024 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts. These key figures of the media industry across radio and television will be honored on November 12 at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Radio’s Ad Leaderboard Remains Calm As Memorial Day Nears
For the week of April 29 through May 5, the list of radio's top national advertisers was a rundown of usual suspects, with the latest data from Media Monitors showing a surprising dip in home improvement ads, especially with Memorial Day less than a month away.
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