The Country and Alternative formats and the national sales department were the target of change at Entercom yesterday. An internal memo from the CEO announced the changes as transformative, a word we've heard before that also leads to people losing their jobs.[read more]
At the (virtual) Bank of America Securities 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference Thursday, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman continued to praise podcasting which the company is heavily invested in. He called podcasting Netflix for radio.[read more]
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]
The Recording Industry Association of America says in the first half of 2020, thanks to growth in paid streaming subscriptions (up 24%), revenue hit $5.7 billion in the first half of 2020, an increase of 5.6%.[read more]
We Are Broadcasters ads spotlight the importance of local broadcasting. The spots highlight the role local broadcasters have played in providing fact-based reporting and lifeline coverage of significant events nationwide over the past six months.[read more]
Westwood One, the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL, started its 34th consecutive season Thursday night. Football fans can hear each of Westwood's NFL broadcasts on nearly 500 radio stations nationwide, as well as on SiriusXM and on NFL Game Pass.[read more]
iHeart's new Black Information Network will be available on WWRL-AM 1600 in New York City starting November 2. iHeart has entered into an LMA and Asset Purchase Agreement for the station. WWRL has been on the air in New York for 94 years. [read more]
Time to save $100 on registration for Radio Ink Hispanic Radio LIVE is running out! The early bird discounted price of $149 only lasts until Sunday, September 13 at midnight.[read more]
WBGL-FM in Champaign, IL is helping families affected by COVID-19. The first ever virtual 5k called Run for Hope, benefited Convoy of Hope and its Beyond 10 Million Mealsprogram.[read more]
The Rise Guys on 93. 3 Planet Rocks (WTPT-FM), Greenville, SC have added two more beers to their promotional collection. The first beer, Rise Guys P1 Pilsner was tapped in July 2018.[read more]
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Allen will discuss his career and journey at the 2020 Radio Show which will take place online October 5 - 9. Allen Media Group owns 16 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate TV stations and eight 24-hour HD television networks/streaming services.[read more]
Carrie Grant has joined Townsquare Media as Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for its Quincy-Hannibal local media cluster. She will lead the local media team and their “Local First” strategy in Quincy-Hannibal.[read more]
Bernie Kosar, legendary Cleveland Browns quarterback from 1985 to 1993, will be joining 850 ESPN Cleveland as a contributor for the 2020-2021 NFL football season. Kosar will also host a weekly podcast Bernie’s World on ESPN Cleveland's The Land on Demand.[read more]
James Lileks, is set to host the syndicated version of The Best of Ricochet starting September 19. Lileks is the long time co-host of the Ricochet Podcast. [read more]
United Stations has entered into an agreement with Sports Garten Network for the national syndication of both long-form and short-form programming. Two programs are in the initial offering.[read more]
Total Traffic and Weather Network has signed a new content partnership with Hubbard Radio in Seattle. TTWN’s 24/7 News division will provide NBC News Radio Network newscasts to AM 880 KIXI and 1150 AM KKNW, Alternative Talk. [read more]
Broadband Conversation, hosted by FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, features a conversation with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene who represents Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Prior to her election, Congresswoman DelBene spent more than 20 years as a technology entrepreneur and business leader.[read more]
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The Country and Alternative formats and the national sales department were the target of change at Entercom yesterday. An internal memo from the CEO announced the changes as transformative, a word we've heard before that also leads to people losing their jobs.
At the (virtual) Bank of America Securities 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference Thursday, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman continued to praise podcasting which the company is heavily invested in. He called podcasting Netflix for radio.
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 
The Recording Industry Association of America says in the first half of 2020, thanks to growth in paid streaming subscriptions (up 24%), revenue hit $5.7 billion in the first half of 2020, an increase of 5.6%.
We Are Broadcasters ads spotlight the importance of local broadcasting. The spots highlight the role local broadcasters have played in providing fact-based reporting and lifeline coverage of significant events nationwide over the past six months.
Westwood One, the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL, started its 34th consecutive season Thursday night. Football fans can hear each of Westwood's NFL broadcasts on nearly 500 radio stations nationwide, as well as on SiriusXM and on NFL Game Pass.
iHeart's new Black Information Network will be available on WWRL-AM 1600 in New York City starting November 2. iHeart has entered into an LMA and Asset Purchase Agreement for the station. WWRL has been on the air in New York for 94 years. 
Time to save $100 on registration for Radio Ink Hispanic Radio LIVE is running out! The early bird discounted price of $149 only lasts until Sunday, September 13 at midnight.
WBGL-FM in Champaign, IL is helping families affected by COVID-19. The first ever virtual 5k called Run for Hope, benefited Convoy of Hope and its Beyond 10 Million Mealsprogram.
The Rise Guys on 93. 3 Planet Rocks (WTPT-FM), Greenville, SC have added two more beers to their promotional collection. The first beer, Rise Guys P1 Pilsner was tapped in July 2018.
Allen will discuss his career and journey at the 2020 Radio Show which will take place online October 5 - 9. Allen Media Group owns 16 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate TV stations and eight 24-hour HD television networks/streaming services.
Carrie Grant has joined Townsquare Media as Market President and Chief Revenue Officer for its Quincy-Hannibal local media cluster. She will lead the local media team and their “Local First” strategy in Quincy-Hannibal.
Bernie Kosar, legendary Cleveland Browns quarterback from 1985 to 1993, will be joining 850 ESPN Cleveland as a contributor for the 2020-2021 NFL football season. Kosar will also host a weekly podcast Bernie’s World on ESPN Cleveland's The Land on Demand.
James Lileks, is set to host the syndicated version of The Best of Ricochet starting September 19. Lileks is the long time co-host of the Ricochet Podcast. 
United Stations has entered into an agreement with Sports Garten Network for the national syndication of both long-form and short-form programming. Two programs are in the initial offering.
Total Traffic and Weather Network has signed a new content partnership with Hubbard Radio in Seattle. TTWN’s 24/7 News division will provide NBC News Radio Network newscasts to AM 880 KIXI and 1150 AM KKNW, Alternative Talk. 
Broadband Conversation, hosted by FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, features a conversation with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene who represents Washington’s 1st Congressional District. Prior to her election, Congresswoman DelBene spent more than 20 years as a technology entrepreneur and business leader.
