SiriusXM Extends Fox News Media Channel Deal Across Platforms
SiriusXM and FOX News Media have inked a new long-term deal, ensuring the continued exclusive broadcast of FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, and FOX News Headlines 24/7 across SiriusXM platforms.
Fred Toucher Signs Extension At Boston’s Sports Hub WBZ
Beasley Media Group has confirmed that Fred Toucher will continue to lead mornings at 98.5 The Sports Hub with a new multiyear contract. The Boston-based sports talk show has garnered several national industry awards, including a Marconi, under Toucher's tenure.
‘Karson & Kennedy’ Staying At Boston’s Mix With New Contracts
Audacy Boston's Mix 104.1 (WWBX) has renewed multi-year contracts with morning show co-hosts Karson Tager and Kennedy Elsey. The duo has hosted Karson & Kennedy on the station since 2009.
Scrooge Gets New Redemption In Hope Media Group Podcast
Hope Media Group is set to release an all-new, four-part adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol. the dramatized podcast features a star-studded cast including Sean Astin of Lord of the Rings and John Rhys-Davies of Indiana Jones.
See Why These Broadcast Leaders Rave About Forecast
You don’t need a crystal ball to forecast where broadcast industry leaders will be on November 15: They’ll all be at Forecast 2024 in New York City. Don’t take our word for it. Read what previous years' attendees have to say about Forecast:
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Holiday On The 31st
(By Paige Nienaber, obviously) One of my favorite Michael Martin lines was when a station missed Halloween. And when I say “missed,” I mean it in the sense that there was no imaging, no contesting, no prizing, no weekend theme…
Insights From a Competitive Review
(Jeff McHugh) What could you learn by studying your direct competitor? Consider taking a day off the air and listening intently to your main competitor with your program director, producer, and others whose opinions you value.
Ads: Hard to Write – Easy to Fix
(By Rick Fink) If you’re a seasoned writer, you may not agree with this. However, if you are an untrained media rep or a new rep, writing a basic ad can be frightening and hard. Writing a good ad is even more difficult. And writing great ads takes a unique talent.
Stoner Broadcasting Founder Tom Stoner Dead At 88
Tom Stoner, founder of Stoner Broadcasting and co-founder of American Tower, passed away on October 19, due to pulmonary fibrosis. Stoner's career in radio and broadcasting not only shaped the industry but also aimed to foster global communication.
Podcast Asks What Happened To The ‘Kids of Rutherford County’?
The New York Times and Serial Productions, in collaboration with ProPublica and Nashville Public Radio, are launching a series titled The Kids of Rutherford County, which delves into a decade-long practice of arresting and illegally jailing minors in Tennessee.
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