‘Alphabet Boys’ Returns For More Government Soup
The second season of the investigative podcast series Alphabet Boys uncovers an international arms-trafficking conspiracy involving the DEA, CIA, and FBI. Hosted by journalist Trevor Aaronson, the podcast explores the actions of America's alphabet agencies.
Ukrainian Group: Tavis Smiley Unqualified For License
"Tavis Smiley Lacks the Character and Financial Qualifications To Be a Commission Licensee." That's the message of a petition to deny Smiley a license for KBLA-AM from the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America filing on Tuesday with the FCC.
CRB Announces 2023 President’s Award Honorees
Country Radio Broadcasters has announced that Scott and Julie De Vos of De Lux Productions will receive the CRB President's Award at the 2023 Country Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, recognizing the couple’s significant contributions to the success of CRS.
iHeart, Imagine Unveil Unsweet Side Of ‘Big Sugar’
iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Entertainment have partnered to release Big Sugar, a new investigative podcast. The second title from the studios' collaboration, the podcast delves into the multimillion-dollar sugar industry, exploring a true crime story that involves migrant laborers.
‘Perfect Alignment’: Cumulus Chicago and Minneapolis Trade PDs
Cumulus Media has made a key swap in programmers at its Minneapolis and Chicago clusters. James Kurdziel will leave Minnesota to be Program Director for Chicago Alternative Q101 (WKQX). Meanwhile, Wade Linder will leave the Windy City to program KQRS.
SiriusXM Hosts Monaco’s Prince Albert This Weekend
SiriusXM has announced the launch of a special pop-up channel dedicated to the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix and the Principality of Monaco. The channel will be available on June 24 and 25 to SiriusXM subscribers.
Townsquare Joins Index Of Top Market Cap Companies
Townsquare Media will be added to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index and the Small-Cap Russell 2000 Index. The annual reconstitution of the Russell Indexes involves selecting the 4,000 largest US stocks based on total market capitalization.
Entravision Names Christenson New CEO
Entravision has announced the appointment of Michael Christenson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2023. Christenson brings over 40 years of experience as a senior leader, investor, and advisor in helping companies navigate industry and technology transformations.
Latino Media Network Picks SiriusXM Alum For CRO
Rose-Anne Tifre has been appointed as the Chief Revenue Officer of Latino Media Network. With Tifre, LMN becomes one of the largest Latina-owned and operated audio and media companies in the US Hispanic market. Tifre comes to LMN from SiriusXM.
Urban One Is One Step Closer To Virginia Casino
Two months after the company divested its stakes in the MGM National Harbor casino, Urban One is pushing forward on its own ONE Casino + Resort in Richmond, VA. With the $136.8 million sale, the company had been doubling its focus.
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