iHeart Brings The ‘Rukus’ To Streaming With South Asian Brand
Rukus Avenue Radio, the world's largest South Asian radio and podcast network, has signed a deal with iHeartMedia to bring the brand exclusively to the iHeartRadio app in North America. Rukus Avenue also offers an array of celebrity-hosted podcasts.
Beloved Radio Host and Storyteller Charles Osgood Dead At 91
Charles Osgood, former syndicated radio host and anchor of CBS Sunday Morning, has died at the age of 91. Known for his unique blend of intellect, warmth, and musical talent, Osgood passed away at his home in Saddle River, NJ after battling dementia.
Anthony Bellino Joins Detroit Lions Icon For Weeknights On WJR
Cumulus Media Detroit has a new co-host for its weeknight SportsWrap program on 760 WJR-AM. Anthony Bellino has joined former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown. Bellino is deeply embedded in the Detroit sports scene with the Lions and University of Michigan.
AWMF Again Widens Entry Window For 2024 Gracie Awards
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has further extended the call for entries for the 49th Annual Gracie Awards. Co-chairing the 2024 Gracies are The Weiss Agency EVP Heather Cohen, Hallmark Media CCO Annie Howell, and McVay Media President Mike McVay.
Jacobs Media To Give Free Radio-Centric Recap of CES 2024
CES was finally back in force for 2024, rebounding from the pandemic years, with plenty of technological opportunity for radio. Now Jacobs Media is set to continue its tradition of sharing CES insights through its upcoming free live webinar, CES 2024: The Year of AI.
Lisa Fields To Succeed Laurie Kahn At Media Staffing Network
Media Staffing Network has announced Lisa Fields as the company's new owner. Fields steps into the role left by the late Laurie Kahn, who personally chose Fields to be her successor. Kahn passed away in 2022 after a battle with cancer.
Central Ohio Radio Operator Gets Into Scrap Over Call Letters
With days to go until Columbus, OH Alternative CD 92.9 exits the airwaves, the current operator has ensured the station's owner won't be able to pick up where he leaves off. It all hinges around a cease-and-desist over the station's call letters: WWCD.
The Selling Strength of Personalities
(By Mike McVay) I remember the days of Rush Limbaugh delivering live daily endorsements. His reads for Snapple stand out to me. Operators who recognize the value of air talent have an advantage that stands the test of competition from digital.
MASH’s Four Lessons For Radio – 40 Years Later
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back I stumbled on to a very interesting two-hour special called MASH – The Comedy That Changed Television Forever. Not to age myself, but I was a regular MASH viewer for most of its 11 seasons. (NO wisecracks!)
What AI Can’t Replace
(By Buzz Knight) I (among others) have a growing concern that the motivation for many companies to integrate AI is based primarily on cost-cutting measures. Let’s look at three early considerations around AI that radio operators and owners shouldn't skip:
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
