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Radio Headlines For Friday 03-31-23

Jeff ZiesmannIn our continued series on stations that have chosen shorter stopsets and why, we talk with Jeff Ziesmann. Jeff is GM and CEO at Classic Country 106.7 (WNKR) and 105.9 The Oasis (WNKN), which operate in the Dayton and Cincinnati markets. [read more]

Salem Media GroupRadio Ink received a tip from an employee who was among those let go on Wednesday, which was authenticated by a company representative. Salem joins NPR, ESPN, and SiriusXM in layoffs as ad spend decreases. [read more]



Gracie AwardsThe Alliance for Women in Media has announced this year's Gracie Award winners. Among the winners in the radio categories are iHeart's Christine Nagy and Danielle Monaro, Westwood One's Terri Clark, and Audacy's Shelley Wade. [read more]



iHeartMedia Logo 2023 PNGiHeartMedia is bringing one of its most popular morning shows to BET. This is BET's return to daily programming for the first time since 2014 and the radio show's introduction to daytime television. [read more]

The Family Radio logoThe Family Radio Network's 31st annual "Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive" has set a new record this year, between the group's 5 stations and 11 signals in Wisconsin. 927 businesses, churches, and schools hosted collection boxes for hygiene and cleaning items. [read more]



Y1055 LogoCumulus Media's Heritage Country station WYZB in Fort Walton Beach/Destin, Florida has rebranded to celebrate a ground up rebuild. Along with a new transmitter, antenna, studio, and processing, the station has a new name. [read more]



instreamatic 300Imagine an audio ad so customized that it can reference how a customer is at the mall on a Saturday and its pouring rain outside. That's what AI-powered audio platform Instreamatic wants to accomplish with its newly launched Contextual Audio Ads. [read more]

UK Department for Media Culture and SportTo protect traditional media in the face of digital growth, the UK government announced draft legislation on Tuesday meant to lock radio to smart speakers. Could this also be the future of preserving radio's connected future? [read more]



Cocktails and Conversation SquareIt's the biggest broadcasting week of the year - start yours with Radio Ink and friends for the 2nd annual “Cocktails and Conversation” gathering in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 16 at The Capital Grille across from Wynn Las Vegas. [read more]



Fox-News-Radio-logoFOX News Radio is set to launch its expanded weekend programming across its affiliate network starting Saturday, April 1st. The schedule included two new shows, including one that turns a podcast into a weekly recap. [read more]

Bob PerkinsBob Perkins, who has been playing jazz on Philadelphia's airwaves for over 50 years, is set to retire from radio. Last Sunday, Perkins announced during his Sunday Jazz Brunch show on Temple University's WRTI-FM that April 2nd will be his last show. [read more]



KMJ 100 Years 2022As Cumulus Media's Newstalk 580/105.9 KMJ enters year 101 of broadcasting to Fresno and California's Central Valley, their history has been captured in a new PBS documentary. KMJ: 100 Years in the Valley premiered Thursday. [read more]



Dick Bouchard 1958Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past is from Dick Bouchard. The year is 1958 and "Rockin' Dick" is on air at WNRI in Rhode Island - so what is Dick up to today? You won't find him too far away... [read more]
What's The Deal? RBR+TVBR Is In The Know
A heritage AM radio station in Bakersfield is heading to a new owner. For the full story, get the RBR+TVBR afternoon headlines e-mail by clicking HERE.
 

Coast to Coast AMBaltimore can now stay up late with the supernatural. NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5 (WBAL) is adding George Noory's paranormal syndicated staple Coast to Coast AM to its nightly lineup starting April 3. [read more]



Michigan PanthersDetroit News/Talk radio station 760 WJR has partnered with the United States Football League to become the official radio broadcast and play-by-play partner for the Michigan Panthers. The Cumulus Media station will provide live coverage for the 2023 season [read more]



Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell us all about it. Radio Ink has been covering radio for over 31 years. It's the most trusted name in the industry. Send all news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]

Crystal Howell, in prison for nine years, was convicted in the murder of her father in 2014. She pled guilty and never spoke at her sentencing, but now she is telling her story in "Killing Dad: A First-Degree Mistake". [read more]



Truth Be Told CoverAPM Studios has announced a distribution deal for journalist Tonya Mosley’s podcast Truth Be Told ahead of the Season 5 premiere on Thursday, April 13. In addition, APM and Mosley will co-produce a new limited series set to premiere in early 2024. [read more]

Acast Amplifier is now available to Irish podcasters. Applications for the program are open now with plans to award three recipients production, financial grants and mentoring from industry experts. [read more]



Erick McCormack and Steven Weber are hosting a celebrity dinner party podcast. Eating Out with Eric & Steve launches April 5th and features plenty of household names. [read more]
 
 
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