Longtime South Florida Morning Host ‘Young’ Ron Brewer Has Died
Radio personality Ron Brewer, known to South Florida listeners as "Young Ron," has passed away as confirmed by his longtime morning show partner Paul Castronovo. Brewer joined Castronovo at Ft. Lauderdale's WSHE in 1990 and had a career spanning four decades.
Spotify To Make Second Price Hike In A Year Due To Audiobooks
It was touted as a complementary expansion when Spotify added 15 hours of audiobook listening for US premium subscribers in November, but the free ride is over. Spotify is reportedly set to raise subscription prices $1 or $2 per month to offset the audiobook cost.
Milwaukee’s WTMJ Adds Brian Noonan To ‘Spanning the State’
Milwaukee radio is getting a new midday voice. Brian Noonan will be joining Kristin Brey to co-host Spanning the State on Good Karma Brands' 620 WTMJ. Noonan is making the transition from evenings, where he has hosted WTMJ At Night since 2019.
In Upstate New York, Laura Grant Joins WEXT For Middays
New York Capital Region public broadcaster WEXT Radio is welcoming Laura Grant as its new midday host. The Upstate native has an extensive background in voiceover, audio production, and the performing arts.
Audiences Remain Loyal To Radio Ads, But A Disconnect Remains
As the digital age accelerates competition, radio remains a significant player in the advertising landscape but faces a serious problem according to new research. AM/FM has one of the highest percentages of ad listenership, but it scores lowest in ad relevance.
How Do Radio’s Top Leaders Recruit Tomorrow’s Top Leaders?
With media creation and distribution rapidly evolving, particularly among Gen Z who are deeply immersed in digital platforms, how can radio recruit a demographic known for their digital nativity in a new world of increasingly democratized broadcasting?
Women to Watch: Julie Slater, The SoCal Sound
(By Charese Fruge') Julie Slater is the new Music Director at 88.5 The SoCal Sound in LA where she’s been the Midday Host since March 2022. Before that, she hosted Afternoons at 100.3 the Sound in LA for 8+ years.
2024 Radio Mercury Awards Add Two More Weeks For Entries
The Radio Mercury Awards, honoring radio and audio creativity in advertising, has extended its Call for Entry for the 2024 competition. Originally set for April 8, the new deadline for submissions is set for Monday, April 22, with finalists to be revealed in May.
Asheville Gets New Digital News Outlet As Saga Broadens Scope
Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has introduced a local news platform dedicated to connecting the Western North Carolina community as part of the broadcaster's focus on digital growth. 828newsNOW.com will be free to access.
Center for Sales Strategy Tags Two To Co-Direct LeadG2
The Center for Sales Strategy's sales performance agency LeadG2 has promoted both Emily Hartzell and Maryanne McWhirter to the positions of Vice President/Senior Director. In their new roles, Hartzell and McWhirter will jointly manage LeadG2.
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