McConnell Running Radio Ads Pushing The Vaccine
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is using unspent campaign money to promote the COVID-19 vaccine. McConnell is placing the ads on over 100 stations in his home state urging people to get vaccinated and "take advantage of this miracle."
Baseball Broadcasts Return to Toronto
On Wednesday the Toronto Blue Jays announced that dedicated radio broadcasts would begin again this week. Earlier this year, the Jays replaced their radio broadcasts with the TV simulcast due to COVID.
Romanik Station Auction Begins
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the auction sale of Bob Romanik's four St. Louis radio stations began this week. So far there are no bids. Romanik, who called himself the Grim Reaper of Radio, had his 4 AM licenses taken away by the FCC in 2020.
New Boss in Texarkana
Townsquare Media announced today that former SpotX Regional Director Chris Tingle has joined the Company as Market President in Texarkana. Tingle replace Brian Sines who was recently promoted to oversee Townsquare's Lafayette and Lake Charles markets.
Solk Promoted in Chicago
Audacy has promoted Greg Solk to VP of Programming and Operations for its Chicago cluster. Solk will now oversee programming WXRT-FM, WBMX-FM, WUSN-FM, WBBM Newsradio, WSCR-AM and WBBM-FM. Solk had previously served as Brand Manager of 93XRT since 2017.
SBS Names Hudson EVP
Miami native Donny Hudson, has been named Executive Vice President of Local media for Radio/TV & Digital for all Spanish Broadcasting System markets. Hudson will remain in his role as General Manager, working out of the SBS offices in Miami.
Roundball Rocks Again
'Roundball Rock', the iconic score composed by John Tesh, is being used again by NBC at the Tokyo Games. The nearly 30 year old theme is being used for men's and women's basketball games on Olympic broadcasts.
NBA/iHeart Plan Podcasts
iHeartMedia and the National Basketball Association have signed a multi-year podcast partnership. The agreement will feature the launch of more than 20 new iHeartRadio-NBA co-produced podcasts.
PCB Promotes Two
Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation, owner and operator of 91.3 WYEP-FM and 90.5 WESA-FM, has named Jason Price Director of Technology. Additionally, Tom Hurley has been promoted to Engineer.
Blaise Gainey Moving To Nashville
Nashville Public Radio flagship station WPLN, has hired Blaise Gainey as the new Political Reporter. Gainey is moving to Middle Tennessee from WFSU in Tallahassee.
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