Saga Portland Dismisses 25-Year Host
John McDonald hosted a weekend talk show on WGAN in Portland for 25 years. He told The Portland Press Herald he was not given a reason for being fired.
Distancing Affects ‘Dead Radio Contest’
Oink Ink Radio, a NYC based radio agency, had to change plans for its annual copywriters award. The 'Dead Radio Contest' invites copywriters, worldwide, to provide their favorite, never-produced radio scripts.
Twin Cities Radio Vet Passes
A familiar voice to Twin Cities radio audiences, Kevin Plummer, has died. The 56 year old former Traffic Reporter for WCCO passed away after an 18 month long battle with cancer.
Akron Dream Machine Host Passes
Bob Friend, host of a popular dream interpretation program in the late 80s on WAKR has died. The Dream Machine was a night-time mainstay of the station until it was cancelled in 1991 after the station was sold.
Bruno Back On National Radio
Tony Bruno and Co-host Harry Mayes join the SB Nation Radio Network, in partnership with JAKIB Media Partners, to kick off a national show May 11. Into The Night will air weekdays 10 PM - 1 AM on the more than 100 network affiliates.
Wisconsin Broadcast Legends Honorees
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has announced the class of 2020 honorees. Four broadcasters with longtime ties to the Badger State are on the list.
Virtual Pet Playdate
Radio and CMT personality Cody Alan is hosting a virtual pet play date series. Teddy Time, will feature his 9 month old Golden Retriever, Teddy, and other country music starts and their pets.
Lady B Returns
Radio One Philadelphia is welcoming Lady B back to the afternoon airwaves. The urban radio pioneer is back on Classix 107.9, holding down the afternoon drive slot.
Charlotte Host Donates Laptops
Tim Greene, afternoon personality on WSGE-91.7 FM, Charlotte, is helping youth in an outreach program stay connected while staying home. Greene purchased and presented laptop computers to students in the NC Works NEXTGEN program.
Westwood Launches New Weekend Show
Weekends with Roula is a three-hour weekend syndicated show hosted by Roula Christie. The show is designed for both Hot AC and CHR stations, and targets Women 25 to 54.
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