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.
‘Moug and Karla’ Replace Chicago’s ‘Morning Mess’ On B96
Following the cancellation of The Morning Mess, Audacy Chicago is refreshing the weekday schedule of B96 with Moug and Karla Mornings. The new show adds John Moug to the station roster alongside station vet Karla Hernandez.
Live365 Deal Makes Stations Available On The Audacy App
Audacy and Live365 are partnering to bring the internet radio network to the Audacy streaming app. This deal will bring hundreds of additional stations spanning numerous genres to Audacy's platform.
In Tampa Bay, Beasley Boosts Speedy Jr and Joey Franchize
Beasley Media Group Tampa Bay has promoted Luis "Speedy Jr" Gonzalez and Joey Franchize. Gonzalez is now Director of Video and Audio Production, while Franchize steps into the roles of Music Director and Midday Personality on WiLd 94.1.
Former FEMA Admin Gaynor: Where Cell Signals Fail, AM Is There
Former acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security Pete Gaynor is the latest official to speak out in favor of the AM For Every Vehicle Act, referencing growing nuclear danger overseas as well as recent domestic technological troubles.
FCC Reinstates Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Collection Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is reinstating Form 395-B, which gathers detailed race, ethnicity, and gender data within the broadcasting industry, after twenty years. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel again flexed her newfound partisan power in a 3-2 vote.
FCC Rocks Kansas Operators With $25k Fine For EEO Failings
As the Federal Communications Commission dials in on Equal Employment Opportunity issues for broadcasters, it has confirmed a $25,000 fine first suggested in October against Rocking M Media, LLC and Melia Communications, Inc.
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