Bob Bittner’s Boston-Area AM Goes With Garabedian In Sale
According to sale documents filed with the FCC, WJIB-AM in Cambridge, MA, best known as Bob Bittner's "Memories Station," has a new owner. John Garabedian's RCRQ Inc. purchased the Boston-area signal and its translator for a six-figure sum.
NAB To Give Product Of The Year Awards A Main Stage Debut
For the first time, the NAB Show is set to host a live ceremony for its Product of the Year Awards. The sixth-annual installment will honor groundbreaking products and technologies in radio, broadcasting, media, and entertainment across 15 categories
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Promotions By Numbers
(By Paige Nienaber) When I got to San Francisco and the future Wild 107, we didn’t have two pennies to rub together. But through the indy and creatively working Sales promotions, we were able to get a lot of trips.
First Impressions and the Art of Disclosure
(By Chris Stonick) Talking with a prospective client for the first time can be exciting and fear-inducing at the same time. This fear causes many reps to talk about all the good things and sweep other issues under the rug.
What Tennis Taught Bill Gates
(By Randy Lane) When I was a young DJ at KUPD Phoenix, I set up a song with what I thought was a clever intro. Suddenly, the PD burst into the control room and sharply said, “Don’t ever say anything stupid again on the air!” I was speechless; mortified.
Elissa Blankenship Elevated To CSS Continental Leadership Role
The Center for Sales Strategy has announced the promotion of Elissa Blankenship to the role of Head of Sales, North America. Since joining the company in 2021 as the Director of Sales, Blankenship has played a key role in growing CSS' LeadG2 and Up Your Culture.
Dan Dakich Finds His Ticket For Return To Indiana Sports Radio
Cumulus Media is bringing basketball player, coach, and analyst Dan Dakich back to Indianapolis airwaves. The Dan Dakich Show is coming to the Sports Ticket 1430 (WXNT-AM) for a new local midday sports program starting January 29.
Minda and DB Roll Out New Morning Show In Fayetteville, NC
Beasley Media Group Fayetteville has introduced Morning Rollout with Minda and DB on 107.7 The Bounce (WUKS). Minda and DB, who are both long-time friends and local comedians, had previously worked with Beasley in various capacities at the cluster.
iHeart Brings The ‘Rukus’ To Streaming With South Asian Brand
Rukus Avenue Radio, the world's largest South Asian radio and podcast network, has signed a deal with iHeartMedia to bring the brand exclusively to the iHeartRadio app in North America. Rukus Avenue also offers an array of celebrity-hosted podcasts.
Beloved Radio Host and Storyteller Charles Osgood Dead At 91
Charles Osgood, former syndicated radio host and anchor of CBS Sunday Morning, has died at the age of 91. Known for his unique blend of intellect, warmth, and musical talent, Osgood passed away at his home in Saddle River, NJ after battling dementia.
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