New Twin Cities Hip-Hop Station Dials In On Information
The Center for Broadcast Journalism, a nonprofit co-founded by Georgia Fort and Marianne Combs, has launched a new station in St. Paul, Power 104.7 (WEQY). The duo recently took over the license from Dayton's Bluff Community Council.
Radio Vet Brian Maloney Unveils Michigan-Centric Streamer
Michigan-born broadcast executive Brian Maloney has unveiled his latest project: a new streaming radio station named The Sonic Coast. The app-based platform specializes in Americana and roots-rock, aiming to serve as a launchpad for both folk and blues.
NPR and Veritonic To Continue Analytic Partnership
NPR has extended its partnership with Veritonic for audio analytics. The continued alliance aims to provide in-depth brand lift measurements for NPR's diverse audio campaigns, benefiting various sectors such as Financial, Adult Beverages, B2B, and Technology.
After Three Decades, Chuck Deskins To Retire From iHeart
Chuck Deskins, SVP of the Inside Sales Division at iHeartMedia, has announced he will be retiring at the end of this year. His career with the company spans over three decades, having started in 1987 as an Account Executive.
Steve Mears Moves From Pittsburgh Penguins TV Team To Radio
As the Pittsburgh Penguins unveil plans for their new television network, the team is making key changes to their broadcast team. Josh Getzoff will take over TV play-by-play, replacing Steve Mears, who will now serve as the team's radio voice.
Public Radio Music Day To Highlight Local Culture For 2023
Several US lawmakers have introduced resolution H.R. 689 that designates October 25 as the fourth annual Public Radio Music Day. The yearly celebration, organized by the noncomMUSIC Alliance, is themed "Building Community Through Music."
Kentucky Morning Hosts Promoted To Operations Managers
Bill Evans, the owner of radio stations WQXE and WULF in Elizabethtown, KY, has elevated Brian Walker and Trisha Caudill to the role of Operations Managers. Walker and Caudill have co-hosted the morning show on WQXE for four years.
Pittsburgh Morning Staple John Garry Dead At 91
Garry was best known for hosting morning shows alongside Larry O'Brien for two decades on various Pittsburgh stations, including WTAE and its sister station WHTX. The duo first teamed up in 1975 while working separate shifts at WTAE.
Audacy Elevates Drew Anderssen To News/Talk VP
Audacy has elevated Drew Anderssen to News/Talk Format Vice President, filling the role left by Tim Wenger, who became Market Manager of Audacy Buffalo in July. Anderssen will sustain his responsibilities as Brand Manager of KRLD in Dallas.
ZipRecruiter Leads Radio Ads, Forecasting Economic Growth
The total spot plays for the week's top five national radio advertisers reached 229,931, marking an increase from the previous week's tally of 219,703.
ZipRecruiter is making a strong comeback ahead of the approaching Q4/holiday hiring season.
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