Broadcasters Foundation Staple Events To Make Vegas Return
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has set its plans for NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas this April. The Philip J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament and the Leadership Awards Breakfast will return to bookend the conference.
Rockabilly and Radio Star Mojo Nixon Dies On Outlaw Cruise
Musician, actor, and radio personality Mojo Nixon has passed away at the age of 66 due to a cardiac event during the Outlaw Country Cruise. Nixon was best known for comedic songs like "Elvis is Everywhere" as well as multiple shows on SiriusXM.
CBC’s Radio-Canada Begins First National Indigenous Initiative
CBC/Radio-Canada has launched its inaugural National Indigenous Strategy with the establishment of a new Indigenous Office within the public broadcaster. The strategy includes a three-year commitment to collaborate closely with First Nations communities.
Want Your Podcast To Pop Off? Grab A Guest, Says Pew
As podcasts evolve into a vital platform for news and entertainment, a recent study by Pew Research Center has revealed a key aspect of what drives engagement with the medium from an analysis of the 434 top-ranked podcasts on Apple and Spotify.
NPR ‘Founding Mother’ Linda Wertheimer Retires
NPR Senior National Correspondent Linda Wertheimer, a pioneering figure in public radio, has announced her retirement. One of the company's first news hires, Wertheimer spent more than five decades with the broadcaster.
Nueva Networks Extends ‘Chiquibaby’ Contract
Nueva Network has renewed its affiliation and sales agreement with Stephanie "Chiquibaby" Himonidis for the Chiquibaby Show. The syndicated show broadcasts across more than 100 US Spanish-language radio stations.
Entries Open For 10th Annual ‘Benztown 50’ Voice-Over Honors
For the tenth year, Benztown will crown its annual Benztown 50 List of Radio’s Biggest Imaging Voices. This collection highlights the top 50 voiceover artists in the US and Canada, celebrating some of the most influential vocal talents behind the radio industry.
Fan Demand Brings Elvis Duran Back To Ft. Myers
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show has returned to Southwest Florida after less than a month off air thanks to an ardent fan campaign to bring the program back. Duran's syndicated show has found a new home on the recently launched Hot 93.7.
PromoSuite, vCreative To Merge After Parent Company Purchase
In a significant radio tech combination, vCreative parent company Banyan Software, Inc. has acquired PromoSuite, with plans to meld both platforms. vCreative CEO Mary DelGrande will lead the merged entity.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Vibe Check
(By Paige Nienaber) Working with as many different and diverse stations as I have has given me an interesting perspective, so recently a great Market Manager asked me, “With all of these great stations, what do you see as a commonality?”
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
