Radio Is A Savage Business
That's what longtime San Diego host AJ Machado said after he and his co-host Sara Perry were let go by Entercom this week. The story was reported by Channel 7 in San Diego and on Machado and Perry's Facebook pages.
Katz Promotes Ramos
Katz Media Group has promoted Rick Ramos to SVP of Multicultural Partnerships. Ramos will now oversee the creation of multicultural audio marketing campaigns. He will continue to lead advocacy efforts for multicultural advertising.
Bolden Back To HQ
Cumulus VP of AC Formats Emily Boldon is returning to corporate headquarters in Atlanta to focus on the company’s AC radio stations and the expansion of music scheduling software Stratus.
Congratulations Angelo
SportsRadio WIP Philadelphia morning man Angelo Cataldi is the 2020 recipient of the Bill Campbell Broadcast Award which is presented by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association.
Broker Glenn Serafin Passes
Well-known media broker Glenn Serafin, 69, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 in Tampa after suffering a massive stroke.
Bohannon Makes Missouri HOF
Jim Bohannon will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 6, at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark.
New Morning Show In Portland
Portland Variety station K103 (KKCW) will have a new morning show as of February 3 — K103 Mornings with Stacey & Mike.
Gen Media Signs Rep Deal With Erazno
Hispanic afternoon-drive comedy program Erazno y La Chokolata, which is heard on 77 radio stations in 50 markets, has entered into an exclusive ad and affiliate sales representation deal with Gen Media Partners.
Sun Picks Up “Tejano Nation”
Sun Broadcast Group has signed a syndication deal with Tejano Nation, a two-hour entertainment news mix show featuring hits and emerging artists in Tejano (a style of folk or popular music originating among the Tejanos, the Mexican-American inhabitants of southern Texas).
Downs Elected Co-Chair For NABPA
Ben Downs, VP/GM of Bryan Broadcasting Corporation, is the new co-chair representing radio at the NABPA, the political action committee of NAB. Downs takes over as chair from William McElveen, Regional President of Alpha Media.
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