Luke Bryan The Humanitarian
Luke Bryan has been named the Country Radio Broadcasters 2021 Artist Humanitarian Award recipient. Bryan was recognized with the honor during his appearance on the annual “CRS Artist Interview,” sponsored by BMI, during CRS 2021: The Virtual Experience.
Townsquare Inks New Deal With Free Beer
Townsquare Media says it has extended its contract with the morning show Free Beer & Hot Wings, which is heard on 17 Townsquare stations. “This is a labor of love,” said Gregg “Free Beer” Daniels. “Townsquare Media has been a tremendous friend and partner to us.”
WDAS GM Passes
Legendary Philadelphia General Manager Cody Anderson has died. The cause of death has not yet been reported. Anderson's death was first reported on Twitter by Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke.
Mike Klein Joins Z104.3 Baltimore
Mike Klein takes over afternoon drive on WZFT-FM. Klein returns to iHeartMedia from his position as operations manager at Summit Media in Greenville, SC.
Derrick Martin New iHeart Norfolk MP
iHeartMedia Norfolk has named Derrick Martin Market President. Martin returns to Norfolk from iHeartMedia St. Louis, where he most recently served as the Region President.
Cannon Returning To Power 106 in L.A.
Nick Cannon, who will appear on the March 9th issue of Radio Ink Magazine, is returning to Meruelo's Hip-Hop station in Los Angeles Power 106 (KPWR-FM). Nick's official return will be this Thursday. The show will be heard 6am-10am PST
Mo Quick Joins Atlanta’s HOT 107.9
Atlanta native Mo Quick joins HOT 107.9, as they celebrate 25 years of mainstream Hip Hop. As a former intern, Mo Quick is no stranger to Radio One Atlanta. She left the market to accept a position with Radio One’s WZAK in Cleveland.
Smith To Impart His Wisdom
NAB CEO Gordon Smith will be the keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Summer Conference in August. Sue Keenom, Senior VP, State, International, and Board Relations for NAB, will be joining Smith.
Dave Kane Celebrates Anniversary
96.5 WCMF midday host Dave Kane will mark his 40th year on the Rochester, NY station. “Kane-O” celebrates his “ruby anniversary” with the station February 22.
WABC Adding More Big Names
The New York Post is reporting that Red Apple Media owner John Catsimatidis has hired former Trump National Economic Council director Larry Kudlow and former GOP Rep. Peter King, of Long Island.
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