Pedro Javier González Named iHeart Miami Programming SVP
iHeartMedia has appointed Pedro Javier "PJ" Gonzalez as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for its Miami operations, effective immediately. He succeeds Rob Miller, who will transition to a new strategic advisor role within iHeart for the Hot AC format.
MBC Reveals 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has released the list of nominees for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame. The selection includes 24 candidates determined by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with feedback from both the radio industry and listeners.
AM Radio Momentum Seems Unstoppable After Hefty DC Day
Tuesday was quite a day for AM radio on Capitol Hill as the band saw another bipartisan lift and steamrolled detractors in both houses of US Congress. Broadcasters, legislators, and organizations came together in a united front for the AM For Every Vehicle Act.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Maximalism Is More
(By Paige Nienaber) I always hated “Less Is More.” Radio is not about minimalism. It’s about maximalism. But less can sound like more. “How is that?!”, you ask incredulously. By using semantics.
5 Quick and Powerful Show Upgrades
(By Jeff McHugh) Even the best computer programs have occasional upgrades to fix a few bugs; the same goes for radio and podcast programs. Here are five small but significant upgrades to consider for your show:
Turning Problems into Solutions
(By Rick Fink) I learned a lesson a long time ago when I walked into my General Manager's office late one day and said, "I've got a problem!" He looked at me, smiled a bit, shook his head, and replied, "No you don't."
MIW Opens Applications For 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program. This initiative, commemorating Laurie Kahn, is designed to foster the professional growth of women in small to medium radio markets.
Detroit’s All-Black Sports Rap Radio Unveils Debut Lineup
Veteran Detroit sports journalist Rob Parker has announced the lineup for Sports Rap Radio (WXYT-AM). The station showcases an all-Black lineup as Parker envisions a platform that mirrors the community’s voice with a unique format mixing hip-hop and sports/talk.
WECO Raises $67k For East Tennessee Tornado Victims
Wartburg, Tennessee's WECO Radio held a radiothon on April 23 to support their neighbors in Sunbright, which was severely impacted by an EF-1 tornado on April 2. With a population of just 519, the community's damages did not receive any FEMA aid.
Futuri Receives AI Honor From NAB Show 2024 For SpotOn
Futuri has been honored with the NAB Show 2024 Product of the Year Award for AI/Machine Learning for its artificial intelligence platform, SpotOn. This platform utilizes AI technology to rapidly generate spec spots for both radio and television.
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