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?”
Recruiting By Radio? Know The Stats
(By Chris Stonick) When it comes to talking with recruitment clients, you need to know the landscape. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 9.0 million open jobs in the country as of December. How many people are unemployed?
4 Personality Lessons From The World’s #1 Brand
(By Randy Lane) You create a personality brand by sharing your point of view, personal stories, and emotions. You stand up for causes, charities, and your community. Personality brands are emotionally intelligent and have a sharp vision of who they are.
High Profile Panel To Tackle AI In Second Annual CRS Town Hall
As artificial intelligence settles into the everyday talk of radio, Country Radio Seminar will shine a light on the advancements and application of AI within the industry in 2024. The town hall is a sequel to CRS 2023's late addition AI discussion, which was a smash hit.
Warner Music Nashville Picks Flick For National Radio Role
Warner Music Nashville has promoted Andy Flick to the position of National Director of Radio. Flick previously served as Regional Manager, Radio (North) for Team WAR - a position he's held since April 2021.
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