SNL Cast Member Is Newest Addition To SiriusXM
SNL cast member and comedian Punkie Johnson is teaming up with Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio on SiriusXM for a new show debuting June 19. Love Thang with Punkie Johnson delves into the world of love, relationships, and steamy topics.
Big Changes At Spotify’s Podcast Arm As 200 Jobs Cut
Days after rumors broke out about looming layoffs at Spotify's podcast division, there's been official confirmation that the streaming audio giant is letting around 2% of the company's workforce go only months after a 600-employee reduction in force.
YouTube’s Explosive Podcast Growth Leads Discovery
In a highly personal medium, where do people get their podcasts post-COVID? Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights have released their Spring 2023 Podcast Download, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the podcast audience.
Vox Media Pulls Another Executive From Public Radio
Lillian Xu has been appointed as the Executive Director for the audio business at Vox Media. She joins Vox Media from New York Public Radio, where she served as the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development.
Mrs. Maisel Rewatch Podcast Aims For Marvelous
As The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel comes to an end, QCODE has announced the release of My Mrs. Maisel Pod with Kevin Pollak features one-on-one conversations with co-stars and behind-the-scenes figures from the show as they cover the show's entirety.
FOX Sports Radio Finds Partner In Peoria
Late last week, Advanced Media Partners switched Peoria's Sports Radio 101.1 (WZPN) to now carry FOX Sports Radio's lineup. The station, now known as FOX Sports Peoria, remains the area's home of the Chicago White Sox Radio Network.
Two Promotions As Sanchez Departs iHeart Boston
As iHeartMedia Boston's WBZ-AM Program Director Rob Sanchez exits, the cluster has announced changes on its leadership team. Starting July 1, Bill Flaherty will become Director of Programming and Operations, and Jay Borselle will step into the News Director role.
Double Homecoming: Mo Returns To Tampa And Radio
As of Monday, June 5, multimedia influencer Mo on the Radio has been appointed as the afternoon drive personality on Beasley Media Group's Tampa country station 99.5 QYK (WQYK). The job is a homecoming for Mo, who started his radio career in Tampa at 18.
Alabama Expands iHeart Morning Gig Across Alabama
iHeartMedia Tuscaloosa's 94.1 ZBQ (WZBQ) and Huntsville's 106.5 KISS FM (WQRV-HD2) have announced the expansion of The Alabama Show. Hosted by Alabama Cole and co-hosted by DJ New Era, the show originates from WQEN in Birmingham.
Does Your Station Attract Top-Tier Sales Talent?
High-performing sales teams don’t come together by chance. Bringing in and retaining high-performing radio sellers is a balancing act that many managers have to learn in an era of revolving door personnel changes. So how do you build a championship team?















