University of Oregon Basketball Broadcaster Terry Jonz Passes
The University of Oregon has announced the passing of Eugene radio personality Terry Jonz, who has been the voice of Oregon women's basketball since 2005. Jonz died on February 20 at the age of 70 after battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Beasley Media Latin Format Head Nio Fernandez Signs Extension
Beasley Media Group's Director of Latin Formats Nio Fernandez has renewed a multiyear deal to continue his oversight of all Latino brands for the company while continuing his programming duties at 92.5 Maxima (WYUU) in Tampa.
Jeff Charney Aims To Democratize Madison Ave With MKHSTRY AI
In his electric address at Radio Ink's Forecast 2024, famed marketer and MKHSTRY founder Jeff Charney hinted at an upcoming artificial intelligence offering from the collective. Today, the man behind the Aflac Duck and Progressive's Flo revealed the ace up his sleeve.
Cumulus Sets Its Sights On 2024 Gain After 2023 Earnings Loss
In 2022, Cumulus Media posted a final net income of $16.2 million. In 2023, that figure plummeted to a net loss of $117.9 million - not the news the broadcaster wanted to share with the looming threat of a hostile takeover from billionaire Manoj Bhargava.
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.
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