A Radio Spot Retention and Recruitment Ad Pro’s Career Shift
He is familiar to Radio Ink readers as a columnist and to the industry as an esteemed radio advertisement specialist focused on recruitment spots. Now, he's planning to pivot, ending a nearly 40-year career in the field.
Former NFL Player Ramon Foster Staying on Nashville’s Zone
Cumulus Media has announced a multi-year agreement with Ramon Foster at 104.5 The Zone | Zone TV (WGFX). Foster will continue as the morning co-host of Ramon & Will, airing weekdays across broadcast and digital platforms.
Howard Stern Finally Gives Answer About His SiriusXM Future
Though the rumor mill all but fizzled out, Howard Stern has ended months of speculation about his future at SiriusXM, announcing during his final show of the year that he has signed a new three-year deal to continue exclusively with the satellite broadcaster.
Premiere Networks Welcomes ‘Murphy, Sam & Jodi’ to Roster
After years of self-syndication, Murphy, Sam & Jodi are joining Premiere Networks' national lineup beginning January 1. The weekday and Saturday show airs from Premiere owner iHeartMedia's Baton Rouge, LA, station 96.1 The River (KRVE).
Chicago’s WFMT Refreshes Morning Lineup With Jan Weller
Chicago Classical music outlet WFMT has named weekend host and producer Jan Weller as the new weekday host of Morning Music. Taking his place, station personality Kristina Lynn will serve as maestro for Saturday and Sunday mornings starting December 20.
LABF Calls On Collins To Serve As Executive Director
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has appointed Mary Collins as Executive Director, starting January 1. LABF's tenured Treasurer, Collins will partner with the LABF Board of Directors and the Library of American Broadcasting Collection team.
iHeartMedia’s WOR Welcomes Curtis Sliwa After WABC Dispute
After a public falling out with Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis during his New York City mayoral run, former WABC host Curtis Sliwa is temporarily returning to New York City radio with iHeartMedia at 710 WOR as guest host for The Mark Simone Show.
Funkmaster Flex To Take Mornings On Hot 97 After Ebro Exit
Funkmaster Flex is taking over mornings at New York City's Hot 97 - at least for now. Following the abrupt end of Ebro in the Morning, MediaCo confirmed to Radio Ink that the Hip-Hop radio icon will hold the daypart down "until further notice," starting on Monday.
FCC Veteran Michael O’Rielly to Lead The Media Institute in 2026
After more than forty years with The Media Institute, Richard Kaplar will step down as President and CEO on January 31. Former FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will succeed him in leading the First-Amendment-forward communications policy organization.
Women to Watch: Natalie Jansen; WIXX, Green Bay
(Charese Frugé) For Natalie Jansen, radio wasn’t part of the plan. In fact, her entire career began in what she calls “the most unexpected way possible.” By winning the 102.9 The Hog’s Rock Girl competition in 2015. “That experience made me fall in love with how radio worked."
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