Sunny 95 Clouds Over As Layoffs Hit Saga’s Columbus Cluster
Saga Communications announced a series of layoffs as part of a strategic restructuring across its Columbus, Ohio cluster. The staff cuts involve talent and directors at Sunny 95 (WSNY), Rewind 103.5 (WNND), and Mix 107.9 (WVMX).
Indianapolis Morning Host Speaks Out After Home Shooting
Cumulus Media Indianapolis' WFMS talent Matt Malone opened up on air after his home was riddled with bullets last Tuesday night while he slept. The Indy's Morning Show with Deb, Kevin and Matt co-host believes he was not the intended target.
Paul Keenan To Leave Bauer Group COO Role At End Of Q3
The UK's Bauer Media Group Chief Operating Officer Paul Keenan will be leaving the company after sixteen years, the broadcaster announced on April 26. Keenan will step down on September 30 but will continue to collaborate with Bauer as an advisor.
New RAB Certification Teaches Content Creators To Monetize
The Radio Advertising Bureau has introduced a new certification program designed specifically for radio's content creators. The CRMC Content Creators course extends from the foundational principles of RAB’s established Radio Marketing Consulting course.
Dana Cortez Off Power In Phoenix As Station Preps New Future
The Dana Cortez Show has parted ways with flagship station Power 98.3 and 96.1 (KKFR) and Desert Valley Media Group as the station prepares a relaunch. DVMG CEO Jeff Trumper made the announcement in a memo to company staff as KKFR welcomes a "new sound."
AM Radio, Gen Z, Talent, and Apps Find Wins In Techsurvey 2024
Jacobs Media's Techsurvey 2024 results were released on Thursday, offering a look into the state of the radio industry with radio's most fervent listeners. This year looked, "Pretty, pretty good," according to Fred Jacobs, with AM/FM making strides in digital evolution.
The Day I Tore Up My Employee Non-Competes
(By Dick Taylor) The Federal Trade Commission just voted in a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their employees. Should radio owner/operators be afraid? No, and let me tell you why:
TelevisaUnivision Presses Hispanic Voter Power In Q1 Earnings
TelevisaUnivision CEO Wade Davis took the opportunity to highlight the power Hispanic media will have during the upcoming Presidential election during the company's Q1 2024 earnings call. The Spanish-language broadcaster operates 35 radio stations in the US.
Doug Stephan’s ‘Good Day’ To Say Goodbye To Weekdays
After 36 years as a daily fixture, the long-standing morning show Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner will air its final episode on May 3. However, the show isn't going away entirely - it's concluding its weekday schedule with a new offering en route.
Chicago’s WLS Celebrates 100 Years In The Windy City
Cumulus Media Chicago's WLS-AM 890 marked its 100th anniversary this month. Launched on April 12, 1924, as "The Sears-Roebuck Station," WLS-AM has transitioned from a farming station to a rock ‘n’ roll hub in the '60s and '70s, and now to news/talk.















