Blast From The Past: Peter Cavanaugh, 1959
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Peter Cavanaugh at WNDR in Syracuse back in 1959. Send your Blast From The Past to our Editor-in-Chief, Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Radio Vendor Alliance To Debut At NAB Show 2024
A new coalition has been formed by a group of radio vendors to offer strategic planning and advice to owners of small and medium-sized stations. The Radio Vendor Alliance comprises eight founding members dedicated to simplifying the vendor selection process.
SiriusXM Adds Real Clear Political Offering To P.O.T.U.S.
As US Presidential election coverage grows, SiriusXM and independent, non-partisan media company RealClearPolitics are launching a weeknight news show of the same name. Scheduled to debut on February 26, the program will air on Sirius' P.O.T.U.S. channel.
After 70 Years In Radio, Norman Davis Passes At 88
Norman Davis, a veteran air talent known for his magic-mushroom-fueled overnight shows on San Francisco's KSAN during the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 88. Davis's career spanned 70 years across both AM and FM and almost every genre.
Veritone Hit By Layoffs As Q1 Media Struggles Continue
Audio AI company Veritone is the latest media-forward company to face significant layoffs to start 2024. The company announced restructuring efforts that would include a reduction of approximately 14% of Veritone's global workforce by the end of March.
IAB Makes Server-Side Update To Podcast Measurement Guide
The IAB Tech Lab, a key player in setting global digital advertising standards, has introduced the latest update to its podcast measurement guidelines and is seeking public commentary. This new version focuses on metrics for server-side podcast measurement.
Alabama Football Parts Ways With Longtime Radio Voice Eli Gold
After a triumphant return in 2023 following a battle with cancer, the University of Alabama has let go of iconic football radio voice Eli Gold. Gold will pass the microphone to Chris Stewart after being on the Crimson Tide Sports Network since 1988.
Mike Grabicki Takes Interim Lead At Spokane Public Radio
Dr. Cary Boyce is resigning as Spokane Public Radio President and General Manager after more than a decade of leading the NPR member. To ensure a smooth transition, SPR’s Board of Directors has appointed Mike Grabicki as the interim General Manager.
Radio Hall of Famer Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Aphasia
Media personality Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, as confirmed by her care team. The announcement comes amid recent speculations about her health following her retirement from television.
Cumulus Media Takes ‘Poison Pill’ As Hostile Takeover Emerges
In a filing with the SEC, Cumulus Media announced its initiation of a "poison pill" defense plan to ward off a looming hostile takeover from a Singapore-based company owned by the billionaire behind the recent clearing house at legacy media brand Sports Illustrated.
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