Hearing Date For AM Radio Set On The Hill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee has set a date for their hearing on AM radio's importance in new cars. The hearing will discuss the role of AM radio and address concerns over its removal from certain vehicles.
How Radio Sellers Compete In A Multi-Platform World
Medallas de Cortez Salesperson of the Year finalist Martha Mendoza of Bryan Broadcasting knows what makes a strong seller. But with strength, comes challenges. Now she speaks to these obstacles and how to get around them, ahead of Radio Ink's June issue.
Fred Toucher Update Still Has Boston Fans In The Dark
Rich Shertenlieb, cohost of Toucher and Rich on Beasley Media Boston's 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ), addressed his cohost's absence on Wednesday's show. Fred Toucher has been away from the show this week following alarming comments he made on social media.
Results Radio Brings In KFI’s Lee As Manager
Jennifer Jones Lee has been hired as the Operations Manager for Results Radio LLC's five-station Redding, CA cluster. The position was previously furloughed but has now been reopened, with Dave Shakes, Results' Senior VP, temporarily fulfilling the role's responsibilities.
Canadian Wildfires Wreak Havoc On OTA Signals
Hearing Tampa stations in Virginia, picking up Philadelphia stations on Long Island. It's not normal, and it's all due to a rare natural phenomenon tied to wildfires currently raging in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. What's happening in the Northeast?
NABLF Has Their Celebration of Service Awards Host
An ABC News mainstay will host The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards in Washington, DC on June 6. The ceremony recognizes broadcasters for their exceptional dedication to public service.
iHeartMedia Bringing Flo Rida To The Metaverse
iHeartMedia has announced that Flo Rida will be performing a special concert in Fortnite and on Roblox as part of the iHeartLand metaverse. Additionally, the performance will cross over to the real world as select iHeart stations will broadcast the performance.
Audacy Minneapolis Raises Funds For Cellular Therapy
Audacy Minneapolis' WCCO-AM recently raised over $80,000 for Be The Match, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization focused on saving lives through cellular therapy. One of the station's hosts has a particularly important and personal tie to Be The Match.
Is Hispanic Radio Overlooked By Congress?
The FCC has an empty chair. Midterms gave Republicans the US House of Representatives. The 2024 Presidential election is set to be one of the most impactful in history. Hispanic radio stations and owners say they aren't heard on the Hill - will this change?
Weekend Changes Coming For Boston NPR WBUR
Boston's NPR member, WBUR, is introducing a new weekend programming lineup starting June 3. In changing the schedule, WBUR hopes to accommodate changing listener wants and enhance storytelling connections. A long-time station tradition also moves to streaming.
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