Adams Radio Group Trades Kool For Vibe In Tallahassee
At noon on Tuesday, Adams Radio Group's Kool 106.1 (WQTL) became Vibe 106.1, switching from oldies to "Tallahassee's Hip-Hop and Throwbacks." WQTL's new programming lineup includes DeDe in the Morning and Baka Boyz.
Coast to Coast AM’s Ian Punnett Passes At 63
Ian Punnett, part-time host of the syndicated talk program Coast to Coast AM, has passed away after a brief illness. For more than two decades, Punnett led weekends and two weekday broadcasts of Coast to Coast AM per month.
Fox News Audio’s Matt Napolitano Dead At 33
Fox News Audio is mourning the sudden passing of sports journalist and anchor Matt Napolitano. His husband of seven months, Ricky Whitcomb, revealed the news on social media, saying Napolitano succumbed to an infection following a short illness.
FCC Issues Warning To Oklahoma AM Over Second Failure
Birach Broadcasting Corporation, the licensee of an Oklahoma AM, has been admonished by the FCC in a partial license renewal over the station's history of prolonged inactivity and unauthorized reduced power operations.
Salem Media Sheds Publishing Woes With Sale Of Regnery
Salem Media Group has announced an agreement to sell Regnery Publishing to Skyhorse Publishing, anticipated to be finalized by the end of the year. This is Salem's second major division divestment, following the $30 million sale of Salem Church Products.
A Few Of ‘Our Favorite Things’
Here we are; all together in the final week of 2023. Traditionally, the period between Christmas and January 2 exists almost solely for leftovers, decompression, and reflection - and what a year radio has to reflect on.
So You Went All-Christmas… Now What?
(By Mike McVay) Welcome to what they call "Boxing Day" in Canada and the United Kingdom. It’s when people return gifts. (Thus that name.) In American radio, we call it “the day programming returns to normal."
Leading From Behind
(By John Shomby) As more of the radio station workforce is represented by Millennials and Gen Z, the role of the manager is changing. Those of us from older generations: understand that we are the ones who need to adapt - for several reasons.
Before Making New Year’s Plans, Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
(By Buzz Knight) As we round out the year, here is a checklist for your consideration on things that may need a fresh set of eyes. (Your mileage may vary depending on how wide you're willing to open your eyes.)
As Ad Agencies Lay Out 2024 Plans, Where Is Audio?
From the decline of cookies to the rise of generative AI, the media agency landscape in 2024 is bracing for a series of transformative changes and challenges. Digiday has compiled more predictions from ad leaders as audio fights a perception battle.
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