Sarah Weaver Named Inaugural MIW in Country Radio Mentee
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced Sarah Weaver, Program Director and Morning Co-Host at Beasley Media's WKML in Fayetteville, NC, as the first recipient of the MIW in Country Radio Mentorship in partnership with Country Radio Broadcasters.
José Saldaña Named First New Radio Bilingüe Leader In 45 Years
Radio Bilingüe is experiencing its first leadership change in the Latino radio network's 45 years. Founder and long-serving executive director, Hugo Morales, will now share his role with newly appointed co-director José Martínez Saldaña.
Cumulus Savannah OM Gary Shelton Dead At 49
Cumulus Media Savannah has announced the passing of cluster Operations Manager Gary Shelton at the age of 49. No cause of death was revealed. Shelton, known on-air as DJ Rax, previously served as Program Director of Magic 103.9 and E93.
James McDaniels and Kyle Castellani Raised At Yamanair Creative
Benztown has promoted two key team members within its Yamanair Creative Commercial Production Team. James McDaniels has been elevated from Producer to Production Manager, while Kyle Castellani has advanced from Writer to Head Writer.
Cumulus Media Eases Debt Pressure As Q1 Leans On Digital
Following a frosty annual shareholders meeting. Cumulus Media has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, indicating some financial improvements despite ongoing challenges felt by the vast majority of the traditional broadcast sector.
Ashley McIntyre Takes Local Sales Lead At Beasley Las Vegas
Beasley Media Group has promoted Ashley McIntyre to Local Sales Manager at its Las Vegas radio cluster. McIntyre, who has been with Beasley for 11 years, previously served as a Senior Account Executive after moving from Audacy Dallas' Jack FM (KJKK).
FCC Commissioner Starks Fully Backs AM Radio In NAFB Address
In an address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch event, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks threw his full support behind the AM for Every Vehicle Act, saying the FCC will provide support and expertise as the legislation advances.
Entravision Pushes Ahead In Q1 2024 As Meta Deadline Looms
Despite an impending challenge from Meta's end to its Authorized Sales Partner program, Entravision Communications reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, while the company's audio division saw a single-digit drop.
Blast From The Past: Jim Condon and Louie Manno, WKDR
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Jim Condon and Louie Manno on Burlington, VT's WKDR-AM, circa 1990. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Chiquibaby and ‘El Genio’ To Broadcast From The White House
Nueva Network's nationally syndicated radio programs, El Show de Alex “El Genio” Lucas and Chiquibaby Show, will both conduct a special live broadcast from the White House on Monday, May 6 as part of the Biden administration's Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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