HoF Honors For KJEL’s Stubblefield
KJEL 103.7 FM Sports Director Kevin Stubblefield will be inducted into The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in October. Stubblefield has been with the Lebanon, Missouri Alpha Media station for 25 years.
Did The NAB Make The Correct Call?
The NAB's Las Vegas convention makes up 70% of the organization's revenue. In trying to save its 2021 show, after canceling in 2020, the organization pushed the event from April to October. Then, last month, announced vaccine proof would be required. It wasn't enough.
Here’s The Official NAB Statement
NAB CEO Gordon Smith said, "It has become apparent that we will not be able to deliver the kind of 2021 NAB Show experience that our industry has come to expect or that meets the high standards we set for ourselves."
Jefferson Ward WZBA GM Retiring
Jefferson Ward, WZBA-FM Baltimore GM will retire after 45 years in the business. The Times-Shamrock Communications station is now looking for a replacement.
Cumulus Adds Content to Audacy App
The two radio companies announced on Wednesday that all 413 Cumulus radio stations and its entire portfolio of podcasts will now also be heard on the Audacy app. Cumulus does not have a stand-alone app like Audacy or the iHeartRadio app.
Point-To-Point Marketing Leadership Changes
Rick Torcasso (left), co-founder and CEO of Point-To-Point Marketing, has set December 31, 2021, to be his last day as CEO. Company President Tim Bronsil (right) will serve as CEO upon Torcasso’s retirement.
Crowley’s Next Stop: North Carolina
iHeartMedia Charlotte and Raleigh have hired Chris Crowley as PD for for 99.7 The Fox and 106.5 The End, in Charlotte, as well as 100.7 WRDU and ALT 95.3 in Raleigh.
iHeart Tulsa Debuts Patriot 1300
KAKC-AM has flipped formats and has rebranded in Tulsa. The sports station, formerly known as '1300 The Buzz', is now 'Patriot 1300 AM Real Talk'.
2022 BSM Summit Additions
The line-up for the Barrett Sports Media Summit continues to grow. Pablo Torre, John Jastremski, Joe Fortenbaugh and Kazeem Famuyide have signed on for the event set for March 2-3, 2022 in NYC.
Looking For Joy Everyday
Lemonada Media has launched 'New Day', hosted by author, therapist and grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith. The stated goal of the program, "helping you find a bit more joy every day."
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