Marventano Made EVP In iHeart Government Affairs Changes
As iHeartMedia continues to readjust its leadership structure, changes have come to the radio giant's Government Affairs team. Most notably, Jessica Marventano has been elevated to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs with another promotion and two hires.
Evan Slavitt To Take Legal Lead At CPB As Smithers Jr. Retires
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will welcome Evan Slavitt as its new Senior Vice President and General Counsel starting March 11. Slavitt will replace Westwood Smithers Jr., who is retiring after serving as CPB’s Chief Legal Officer since 2005.
Cash For St. Jude Blooms At An Illinois Cumulus Cluster
Cumulus Media's Bloomington, IL cluster has added another six-figure sum for the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 101.5 WBNQ, B104 (WBWN), and WJBC, with the help of their listeners, raised $103,739 on February 8 and 9.
Embracing Digital: A Radio Roundtable
(By Mike McVay) The ever-present inferiority complex that radio suffers from allows the companies that have digital delivery to play on the perception that they’re dominant. There is a true superiority over radio that the DSPs have regarding quality.
Ask Anyone On The ‘Street’ Team: Mental Health Matters
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, Elmo from Sesame Street did something simple that unexpectedly created a heartfelt dialogue around the world. You probably saw his post on “X”: “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?”
From Beyoncé to AI: What’s In Store at CRS?
(By Buzz Knight) Hopefully, I'll see you in Nashville over the next few days at CRS 2024. Each year there are things I know I'll observe, but this year there are numerous topics I'm hoping will shape the conversations in and out of sessions.
Brian Green Promoted As ST Radio Continues Reorganization
Sarkes Tarzian has named its Indianapolis General Sales Manager Brian Green as the new ST Radio Director of Sales. Green will helm sales and management efforts across ST Radio’s stations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington.
Nice ‘Ice’ Extension: Matty Hayes To Continue On Columbus’ Fan
Matty "Ice" Hayes, co-host of the midday sports talk show Rothman and Ice on Tegna's 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) in Columbus, has committed to a multi-year extension. Hayes has been with The Fan for the past decade.
Progressive’s Power Play Continued In February’s Last Full Week
The latest data from Media Monitors for the week of February 19-25 again shows Progressive Insurance as the week's top dog in the realm of national radio advertisers, with a steady play count of 61,317. The list also teases a coming hiring boom.
Peggy Gou, Coca-Cola Help Spotify Launch Its In-House Agency
Spotify has introduced AUX, an in-house agency designed to connect brands with emerging artists and develop music-driven marketing strategies. The music streamer has tapped former FIFA Global Marketing Director Jean-François Pathy as AUX's Global Head.
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