NAFB 2024 Awards Celebrate Excellence in Farm Broadcasting
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting celebrated excellence in agricultural broadcasting during its 81st annual convention in Kansas City. More than 700 farm broadcasters, industry leaders, students, and newsmakers attended the event.
Big D & Bubba To Go Honky Tonkin’ As Lawrence Marches On
Big D & Bubba have big boots to fill as they prepare to step into the host role for the weekly syndicated Honky Tonkin' radio show in 2025. Country star Tracy Lawrence announced he will retire as host after a decade-long run.
Kansas City Public Radio Leader To Join NPR Board of Directors
KCUR General Manager Sarah Morris has been elected to the NPR Board of Directors, joining the other 12 Member Directors on the public broadcaster's 23-member Board. Morris has led Kansas City's two NPR affiliates since January 2020.
iHeartMedia Appoints Mark Glynn as Washington Area President
iHeartMedia has added its six Spokane-area stations to the management duties of Seattle Market President Mark Glynn. As part of the expansion, Glynn has been dubbed Washington Area President and will lead all 16 station brands across the state.
Pillar Media Denver Expands Team With Aaron Cunningham
Aaron Cunningham has joined Pillar Media Denver as Events Coordinator for The New Flo 107.1 (KFCO), STAR 101.5 (KSRC), and KPOF-AM 910. Cunningham is best known for his work in the Christian music industry under the artist name Cyfë II.
KNBR Layoffs Lead Cumulus Media’s Latest Round of Reductions
This past week, Cumulus Media initiated another round of layoffs after letting go of several Program Directors and on-air hosts in Indianapolis and Central Pennsylvania. The latest cuts are across America, but with a particular focus on KNBR in the Bay Area.
Emerson College’s WERS Resumes Hall of Fame Inductions
Emerson College's WERS 88.9 has inducted four distinguished alumni into the WERS Hall of Fame, resuming the practice for the first time since 2019. The WERS Hall of Fame, established in 2009, recognizes notable alumni and faculty.
JJ Ryan Takes Expanded Regional Programming Role for iHeart
iHeartMedia is expanding the role of Oklahoma Senior Vice President of Programming JJ Ryan to cover three additional states, as the broadcast company continues to consolidate leadership roles into increasingly more regional positions.
John Boy & Billy Go Off-Air In Charlotte As ‘The Fox’ Cuts Show
After 38 years on Charlotte airwaves, The Big Show with John Boy and Billy will air its final broadcast on 99.7 The Fox today, marking a sudden end to the show's run on its flagship station. The station announced the news in pre-recorded messages earlier this week.
‘The Wolf’ Adds Two Familiar Southern New England Radio Voices
Cumulus Media has added veteran Rhode Island media personalities Will Gilbert and Heather Gersten to the weekday programming lineup of Classic Rock stations 102.3 The Wolf (WMOS) in New London, CT, and 106.3 The Wolf (WWKX) in Providence, RI.
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