iHeart’s ‘Magic’ New Hispanic Format Gets Fast Florida Expansion
iHeartMedia has introduced Magic 100.1, a new hybrid station that blends English-language music hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s with Spanish-language on-air personalities, to Fort Myers airwaves after fast success with the format in Miami following its November debut.
Blast From The Past: David Stern, 1977
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from David Stern when he was with KAGH-AM/FM in 1977. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Adam Carolla, ‘Lore’ Host Among 2024 Podcast HoF Class
Podfest Expo, in collaboration with Libsyn, is set to honor eight distinguished individuals in the podcasting industry with the 2024 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction. The 6th annual event celebrates inductees including Adam Carolla, Aaron Mahnke, and Daniel J. Lewis.
A Little More (Financial) Talk And A Lot Less Acción In Tampa Bay
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay is returning one AM signal from Spanish-language News/Talk to its previous financial talk format, first changed in 2021. Impact Radio will host nationally syndicated programs like The Dave Ramsey Show, Michael DelGiorno, and Bloomberg Radio.
Six Vermont Signals Change Hands To NYC Real Estate Firm
The Radio Vermont Group has finalized the sale of its radio assets, including three FMs, one AM, and three translators to Mermel & McLain Management. This significant change was first announced to Radio Vermont Group employees, followed by a public announcement.
Pillar Media Lifts Three To Managerial Sales Roles
Pillar Media has announced the promotion of three key team members to pivotal positions within the organization. Courtney Dee and Diana Gibbs have been promoted to Local Sales Manager roles while Cindy Alexander has been elevated to the role of Sales Administrator.
‘Eclectic’ Co-Host Joins More Than 12 Out At KCRW After Buyouts
Santa Monica NPR member KCRW is making staff reductions and one programming cut in the wake of a $3 million budget deficit. Morning Becomes Eclectic co-host Anthony Valadez and All Things Consider's Janaya Williams are confirmed out after a buyout offer.
Wisconsin Radio Executive Bill Vancil Passes Away
Bill Vancil, Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee and former Mid-West Family Broadcasting EVP, passed away on January 3 at the age of 82. In 1969, he joined Mid-West Family Broadcasting in Madison to manage WISM and stayed with the company until 2002.
Audacy Reorganizes Hip-Hop and Adult R&B Divisions
As Audacy plots its new direction, the company is making a change at the top of its Hip-Hop and R&B stations. Urban Format Vice President Reggie Rouse is stepping back from his role with Skip Dillard and Mike Street becoming new format Vice Presidents.
Radio Returns To CES 2024 For ‘Cocktails and Conversation’
Radio leaders gathered at the Capitol Grille in Las Vegas for what has become an annual CES tradition: Cocktails and Conversation, hosted by Jacobs Media Strategies, Beasley Media Group, Benztown, Quu, vCreative, Skyview Networks, Xperi, RBR+TVBR, and Radio Ink.
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