Fitz and Skyview Pen Continued Contract For ‘Country Top 40’
The long-standing partnership between Fitz, host of the country music program Country Top 40, and Skyview Networks will continue with a multi-year contract renewal, according to a joint statement by Skyview and Northstar Audio, LLC.
Ranking The Top 50 Podcasts In The US By Popularity
Edison Podcast Metrics has released its Top 50 Podcasts Ranking for Q2 2023. The data collection spanned April, May, and June of this year, and it encompasses 5,352 weekly podcast listeners in the U.S., aged 13 and above.
Michael Smith & Terrence Williams Launch Sports Podcast Network
Journalist Michael Smith and entertainment lawyer Terrence Williams are launching Inflection Network, a sports podcast network in partnership with iHeartPodcasts. This collaboration will start with the release of the third season of Comeback Stories.
PBS Is ‘Going Wild’ For The Third Time This Fall
PBS' Nature podcast, Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, announced it will return for its third season in September. The podcast, hosted by renowned wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, seeks to unpack the intricate drama involved in animal conservation.
Miami’s Power 96 Adds Johanna Gomez, Brings Back KC Chopz
Audacy Miami is making some weekday changes to Power 96 (WPOW). The station is introducing Johanna Gomez as the new midday host, and welcoming back KC Chopz for an hour-long night show. Gomez comes to WPOW from local television.
SAG-AFTRA Broadcasters Voice Solidarity With Film & TV Strikers
In the face of ongoing labor disputes, the broadcasters arm of SAG-AFTRA expressed their support for their fellow actor-performers who are currently on strike in a letter on Wednesday. Despite operating under separate contracts, the broadcasters have stated their solidarity.
And The 2023 Radio Wayne Awards Finalists Are…
Radio Ink is pleased to announce the finalists for the 31st annual Radio Wayne Awards, recognizing the very best sellers and managers who tirelessly champion the benefits of radio every day. Winners will be recognized at this year’s Radio Masters Sales Summit.
Be Aware: Overpayment Scam Targeting Small-Market Stations
A radio station owner in California is warning broadcasters after he says his stations were targeted by an overpayment scam. He says someone tried to con the station out of tens of thousands of dollars - and he's not alone.
The Birth Of A Great Station: The Perspective Of A 17-Year-Old
(By Eric Rhoads) The year was 1973. I graduated high school in January of that year and was working weekends in Kalamazoo at WYYY. Radio was in my blood and college wasn’t in my future, so I needed to find full-time work.
Leadership: The Very Human Factor
(By Deborah Parenti) Much has been written about leadership, and how leaders chart the course and provide a vision designed to take the company to the next level, especially with the numerous types of personalities that lead the way.
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