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| More Local News From A Non-Com, iHeart, Charlamagne Launch New Podcast Network |
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| Radio Headlines For Thursday 09-10-20 |
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 NPR and 12 public radio stations have launched the first-ever localized daily news podcast, one that blends national stories and local reporting. Listeners will now hear a version of the national podcast Consider This that includes local reporting from their community. [read more] |
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 Every morning at 6 a.m. Louisville Public Media will drop an episode of its new podcast WFPL Daily News Briefing. Hosted by Jonese Franklin and Bill Burton, the show is a quick on-demand look at local Louisville news. Sample it HERE. . [read more] |
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 iHeartMedia and syndicated radio host Charlamagne Tha God have jointly launched The Black Effect Podcast Network. The shows on the network, curated by Charlamagne, will focus on diverse perspectives. [read more] |
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 The IAB UpFronts got underway Wednesday with announcements coming from just about every major company involved in podcasting. To get the very latest podcasting news and new show releases subscribe to the FREE daily Podcast Business Journal headlines HERE . [read more] |
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 On Wednesday, the House Energy & Commerce Committee passed the "Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019" which includes the tax certificate program aimed at increasing ownership for minorities. [read more] |
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 The NAB Show will take place in Las Vegas next year, but it’s been rescheduled from April to October 9-13, 2021. In addition, the 2021 Radio Show will co-locate with big NAB Show in Las Vegas. The 2021 Radio Show had been scheduled for September 21-24 in New Orleans. [read more] |
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 The popularity of the August Radio Sales Essentials Workshop has prompted the RAB to add another session this month. The August session was sold out, so the virtual one-day workshop will be back September 22. [read more] |
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 It's another milestone for ESPN NBA announcer Doris Burke. She'll call the conference finals and NBA Finals for ESPN Radio, making her the first woman to serve as a game analyst on a network television or radio broadcast. [read more] |
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 Dawn Santolucito and Jim Clerkin have been promoted at Country 102.5 (WKLB-FM). Santolucito moves up to Assistant PD and Marketing Director; Clerkin becomes Music Director and Morning Show Producer. [read more] |
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 Cumulus has hired Steve Dent for mornings on Indianapolis rock station WNDX-FM/93.9X. A 20-year Rock radio veteran, Dent was previously PD and on the air at iHeart's WZDA (Alternative) and WTUE (Classic Rock) in Dayton. [read more] |
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Deals Start With RBR+TVBR
A transaction, brokered by Kalil & Co., sees Alan Usher and his company parting ways with two FM properties in Kentucky. The FCC just posted the asset purchase agreement, which includes the price. The FREE RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines email has all of the details -- first! Click here! |
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 Radio One Indianapolis’ stations for the second year will join the conversation that surrounds the seriousness of suicide prevention and mental health today from 10 am until 12 noon. Radio One Regional VP Deon Levingston explains... [read more] |
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 Angela Yee, co-host of the nationally syndicated morning show The Breakfast Club will be co-hosting the 28th Radio Wayne awards, on September 15, with Radio ink Publisher Deborah Parenti. The Facebook Live/YouTube event is sponsored by Nielsen. [read more] |
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 The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation's 45th Annual Gracie Awards Virtual Experience is at 7pm ET. This is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson will host the Gracies Awards, which will include Mickey Guyton debuting a new song, Malin Akerman, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Angélica Vale, Cassie DiLaura and more. Details HERE. [read more] |
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 The sixth installment of Justice Now!-Communities 2 Unity series will explore systemic racism in sports and entertainment. The program will air on 94.7 The Wave in LA and on Radio.com. [read more] |
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 SiriusXM is increasing its full-year 2020 guidance for SiriusXM self-pay subscriber net additions to approximately 700,000. This is an increase from the prior guidance of approximately 500,000, first issued on July 30, 2020. [read more] |
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 104.1 The Wave (WRJY Brunswick) GM and Morning Host Joe Willie Sousa has joined the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Sousa was honored as a Career Achievement Inductee. [read more] |
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 Kelly Crocker, who started her career with New South Radio in Jackson, MS, is back as General Sales Manager for the six station cluster. Crocker takes over for retiring Bill Rakestraw. [read more] |
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 KTIK 93.1 FM The Ticket in Boise has put together a new Afternoon Drive team. Longtime afternoon host, Mike Prater is being joined by newly named co-host, Johnny “The Ballgame” Mallory. [read more] |
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