Howard Stern’s ‘Crazy Cabbie’ Lee Siegfried Passes Away At 55
Lee Siegfried, known to many as Crazy Cabbie from his days on Howard Stern's syndicated radio show, has passed away at 55. His death was confirmed by fellow Minnesota native and air talent Cane Peterson, who shared the news on Facebook on March 31.
1,300 Miles From St. Paul, Minnesota Public Radio Sells Idaho FM
Minnesota Public Radio has officially sold the farthest-flung station in its 45-station portfolio - a signal that you'd have to drive for 20 hours from MPR's Twin Cities headquarters to hear. Boise State Public Radio has acquired MPR's KWRV 91.9 in Sun Valley, ID.
SiriusXM Bringing ‘Tortured Poets Department’ To Channel 13
SiriusXM is continuing its outreach to Swifties with the launch of an exclusive limited engagement channel dedicated to Taylor Swift. Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version) starts on April 7 and continues through the lead-up to her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
In Search Of Unique Radio
(By Mike McVay) If you’ve not yet watched the Amazon Prime documentary Hendrie, then you need to as soon as you can. If you’ve never heard of Phil Hendrie, he is an amazing talk talent who mastered the art of talking to himself as a character.
There’s No Shame In Being A Follower
(By John Shomby) The largest percentage of business books, articles, and blogs center on leadership. What makes a great leader? We are bombarded with leadership advice every day. But let’s face it, not everyone is a leader.
In Defense Of Your Inner ‘Kid In A Candy Store’
(By Buzz Knight) In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to lose touch with the boundless curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm of childhood. However, embracing your inner child can profoundly affect your creativity and well-being.
The FCC Goes On The Hunt For Poughkeepsie Pirates
The Federal Communications Commission is moving its New York City pirate radio hunt up the Hudson River, issuing new warnings to two sets of property owners. FCC Enforcement Bureau agents found unlicensed broadcasts in Poughkeepsie and Mount Vernon.
Norsan’s La Raza Expands In Upstate SC As Audacy Sale Nears
The La Raza network has expanded in Greenville-Spartanburg as Norsan Media moves to close on its purchase of WSPA, formerly known as Magic 106.3. The station changed hands from Audacy at midnight on April 1 under a time brokerage agreement.
Daily Steps Into Cook’s Nashville Country Programming Roles
As longtime Country radio programmer Charlie Cook prepares for his retirement from Cumulus Media, the company has named Travis Daily as the new Brand and Content Manager for Nashville's 103.3 Country and 95.5 Nash Icon.
Alpha Media Starts Anchorage ‘Gold Rush’ With New AM Station
Alpha Media Alaska is changing the tune in Anchorage by switching an AM station from CBS Sports to a new music-based Adult Standards station. KHAR-AM is now “Alaska's Gold Rush Radio,” playing a variety of Pop, Soft AC, R&B, and Easy Listening.
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