‘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.
NABOB To Celebrate 75 Years Of Black Owned Radio
The upcoming 2023 National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters Fall Broadcast and Media Management Conference is set to take place from October 4-6 at the Washington Marriott Georgetown with a special celebration of 75 years of Black owned radio stations.
What Can Radio’s Top Tier Teach About Talent?
McVay Media President Mike McVay and a trio of panelists shared valuable insights on radio talent management, adaptability, and the integration of technology to enhance performance at Hispanic Radio Conference 2023. Here’s what you can do to foster great talent:
Everyone’s A V/O Artist In 2023 Cannes Radio Winner
Budget New Zealand telecom company Skinny has won the Radio & Audio Grand Prix at Cannes for its "Phone It In" campaign. "Phone It In" featured radio ad scripts printed on long-form out-of-home ads and a unique way to deliver them.
Accident or Attack? NOLA Station Off Air After Shooting
New Orleans non-profit radio station Radio for the Blind and Handicapped (WRBH) appears to have been knocked off the air due to gun violence. The station, which provides reading services for the blind, noticed its signal weakening until it went silent.















