Life Lessons From A 90-Year-Old
(By Rick Fink) My dad, we called him “Pa”, would have turned 90 on Tuesday, April 23. He didn’t make it to 90, he only made it to 65. I titled this the way I did because the life lessons he taught in the 37 years we were together are ones I still try to live by today.
Hours Before Q1 Earnings Call, Beasley Layoffs Cut 7%
Beasley Media Group has announced a 7% reduction in its workforce, impacting its operations in Boston, Philadelphia, Ft. Myers, and Charlotte. The RIFs came one day before the company reports its first-quarter earnings for 2024.
Michigan Broadcaster Behind The Eagles’ First #1 Passes Away
Jim Higgs, a revered Kalamazoo-area broadcaster, has passed away after an illness at the age of 79. Higgs is remembered for his tireless passion for radio in and out of the studio and his memorable voice that colored the airwaves for six decades.
Mike Sanders Is Birmingham Bound As ‘Sandman’ Joins Summit
SummitMedia Birmingham has announced the appointment of Mike "Sandman" Sanders as the new Program Director for Country 104.7 (WZZK). Sanders moves to WZZK from his weekend host spot at Midwest Communications' Mix 92.9 (WJXA) in Nashville.
FCC Sets Reinstatement Date For Diversity Data Collection
Back in February, the FCC decided, by 3-2 party-line vote, to reinstate the annual requirement for broadcasters to report employee data on race, ethnicity, and gender after being inactive for two decades. Now a restart date has been set for the summer.
Hispanic Women Cannot Be Ignored In Radio Ad Strategies
Hispanic women are emerging as a dominant force in both media and consumer behavior and cultural trends, redefining the advertising landscape with their substantial influence on both household and luxury item purchases and proving a key part of radio ad strategy.
Jim Ferretti Out At Alpha Media Portland’s FM News 101 KXL
101 KXL News Director Jim Ferretti has parted ways with Alpha Media Portland. Ferretti posted on his personal Facebook page saying, "I first started at KXL in the year 2000. The last 15 years straight. Today my time came to an end after a mutual agreement."
Vivek Ramaswamy Brings Podcast To SiriusXM’s Patriot Channel
SiriusXM has announced the debut of TRUTH with Vivek Ramaswamy for the satellite broadcaster's Conservative Talk Patriot channel starting May 11. The weekly program will also be accessible on major podcast platforms and through the SiriusXM app.
Walter Sterling Takes Local Late-Nights At Philadelphia’s WPHT
Walter Sterling, known for his nationally syndicated program Sterling on Sunday, will now connect with the Delaware Valley five nights a week. Audacy is introducing Walter Sterling at Night on Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
‘Slacker and Steve’ To Split After 18 Years On-Air In Denver
After nearly two decades of broadcasting together, Denver afternoon radio duo Slacker and Steve are splitting up. The announcement came as a surprise to fans when Steve revealed on Monday that he would be leaving the show on Audacy's Alice 105.9 (KALC).
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