News

Broadcast Partners, led by Ken Moultrie, is unveiling a new radio brand called Yummy Hits. Veteran programmer Brian Burns is joining the company for the project, which was conceived in Miami by Burns' former colleague Dennis Porebski.

SiriusXM is launching a new channel dedicated to the music of Ed Sheeran, featuring hits from his math-titled albums and more. The Ed Sheeran Channel will be available until August 21. The focal point of the channel is the artist's recent Sirius-exclusive concert.

Detroit's 910 AM Superstation (WFDF-AM) has made a sudden shift in its programming, switching from local talk radio to an all-sports format. The station informed the former hosts of their termination via email last Friday.

Urban One Indianapolis sports talk radio station The Fan (WFNI-AM) is moving Jake Query from mornings to middays with Query & Company. The show will take over the noon to 3p slot previously occupied by Dan Dakich, starting on Monday, August 21.

The Federal Communications Commission has opened the application window for its Fall 2024 Attorney Honors Program, designed to recruit entry-level attorneys. Selected candidates will join a two-year employment and training program to gain exposure to communications law and policy.

On August 19, BBC 1Xtra is releasing a Black, queer dating podcast named Swipe Your Sign, aligning with the UK Black Pride 2023 event. The 12-episode series will explore love and relationships through the lens of astrology.

Australian audio content company Podshape has unveiled Out Of The Ordinary, utilizing artificial intelligence to chronicle the life of Canadian entrepreneur Brandon Truaxe, the mastermind behind the international skincare company The Ordinary.

American Public Media and Audacy's Cadence13 podcast studio are ending their multiyear advertising partnership roughly a year earlier than initially planned. While the exact reasons remain undisclosed, APM cited "changing market dynamics," while Audacy referred to the agreement as "onerous."

FOX News Audio is set to launch a new weekly podcast, Perino on Politics, hosted by Dana Perino, co-anchor of America's Newsroom and co-host of The Five. The podcast will debut on August 21st.

Fall is on the horizon, and it’s time to shift into a new season! Radio Ink’s August 2023 issue is packed with news, training, and perspectives to help you and your team meet and exceed your sales goals!