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.
Can This EU ‘Playbook’ Ensure Radio’s Future In US Cars, Too?
The fight to keep radio, particularly the AM band, in the automobile dashboard has shaped much of the industry conversation in the United States for the past year. Now broadcasters worldwide are joining in, and in Europe, they're pushing for a solution.
Fox News Radio Host: Florida Defamation Bill Could Hurt All Media
In December 2023, Florida State Representative Alex Andrade introduced legislation that would make it easier to sue media outlets for defamation - a historically difficult process. Now one Fox News Radio host is slamming the bill, saying it could backfire massively.
Ad Fontes Debuts Initiative To Funnel Ad Dollars Back To News
After one of the most popular sessions at Radio Ink's Forecast 2024, news bias rating tech firm Ad Fontes Media has unveiled a new service designed to guide advertisers in channeling their spending back to local newsrooms.
Women to Watch: Leslie Fram
(By Charese Fruge') Leslie Fram is SVP of Music & Talent for CMT where she oversees music across CMT platforms and Next Women of Country, Listen Up, Equal Access. She also hosts mornings on Atlanta’s 99X.
SoCast AMPs Up Digital Reach After Buying Frankly’s Radio Arm
SoCast has announced its acquisition of the AMP radio client from Frankly Media. Triton Digital originally developed the AMP suite before selling it to Frankly in 2019. As such, SoCast clients will now have access to AMP's digital enhancement products and services.
Hawaii Radio Trailblazer Emme Tomimbang Passes At 73
Hawaii media and community leader Emmeline Tomimbang Burns, known affectionately as "Emme," passed away Monday night at the age of 73 in Honolulu. She is being remembered as a trailblazer for women in Hawaii radio and television.
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