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Radio Headlines For Friday 12-08-23

Albert RodriguezSpanish Broadcasting System's President and COO Albert Rodriguez announced his resignation from the company during its 2023 Q3 earnings call late Thursday morning. The unexpected move comes during what is already a time of upheaval for SBS. [read more]

AMAAs 2023 draws to a close, leaders from adtech agency A Million Ads, or AMA, are sharing what they've observed in the audio space for the past year and the trends they expect both traditional and digital audio to take into 2024, including key growth drivers. [read more]



Urban One Logo 2023As Urban One catches up on its financial earnings releases to regain Nasdaq compliance, the company held its first-half 2023 conference call on Thursday. Led by CEO Alfred Liggins, the call focused on audio, Q4, and the company's failed bid for a Richmond casino. [read more]



FCC Seal LargeThe FCC Media Bureau has finalized a Consent Decree with Willamette Broadcasting Company, the licensee of KYKN-AM in Keizer, OR. This agreement comes after controlling interest in Willamette was transferred to Jeffrey Morgan without prior FCC approval. [read more]

WFGF Care-A-ThonWoof Boom Radio's 92.1 the Frog wrapped up its annual 'Care-A-Van' event, aiming to support local children in need during the holiday season. For twelve hours, the station stayed outside a Lima, OH, Wal-Mart, collecting donations for Allen County Children Services. [read more]



Best Country PDs 2015As Country radio experiences a boom driven by the surging popularity of crossover acts like Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson, the nomination window for Radio Ink's Best Program Directors in Country Radio list closes on Monday. [read more]



Guthrie and HopeckWe now know additional details about iHeartMedia's Markets Group "leadership restructuring." With the introduction and promotion of five new Division Presidents comes the stepping down of two previous Division Presidents, Scott Hopeck and Kim Guthrie. [read more]

Holly ParasCumulus Media is raising Providence cluster GM Holly Paras to Regional Vice President, adding oversight of the company's three New London, CT, stations. Paras has been with Cumulus Providence for sixteen years, first as Director of Sales, then as GM. [read more]



November squareThe November 2023 issue of Radio Ink Magazine has plenty to offer. Want a positive, realistic mindset? Want in-depth financial and legal analysis along with sales and leadership training from our columnists? Take a peek at what you’ll see: [read more]



Greg CapognaLehigh Valley Public Radio WDIY has announced the retirement of its Executive Director Greg Capogna. With a career spanning almost 50 years in both commercial and public radio, Capogna has been at the helm of WDIY for five years. The search for his successor is underway, with hopes of appointing a new leader by February […] [read more]

Bill BlackiHeartMedia Mobile/Pensacola's 95 KSJ (WKSJ) air talent Bill Black is retiring after 45 years in radio. Since 1992, Black has hosted middays and, most-recently, afternoons at WKSJ. His final broadcast is scheduled for January 30, 2024. [read more]



Nicole PasseroMontclair State University student Nicole Passero has been awarded the inaugural Futuri Digital Pioneer Scholarship Program by Country Radio Broadcasters. Passero, a morning show producer and air-talent at WMSC, is recognized for pushing radio's digital boundaries. [read more]



Mike McVay Phil Collins TBTHappy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past - with some famous faces - comes from Mike McVay circa 1995. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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SiriusXM Session With will.i.am In MiamiSiriusXM is set to premiere will.i.am Presents the FYI Show, hosted by the producer/performer will.i.am in January 2024. Airing on The 10s Spot, the show will feature a blend of AI innovations, interactive projects, and cultural discussions. [read more]



Tidal LogoThe music streaming service Tidal, started by Jay-Z and now owned by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is the latest audio platform to announce mass layoffs. The reduction affected around 40 employees, including members of the playlist curation team. [read more]



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The Devil Within Season 3Cloud10 Media and Branden Morgan have teamed up for the third season of the true-crime podcast The Devil Within. Launched on December 6, the podcast transitions from its previous limited format to a more regular schedule, releasing episodes over 45 weeks. [read more]


AdLargeAdLarge has enriched its content lineup with three podcasts: The Moments Podcast with Lexi Hidalgo, Dear Young Married Couple, and The Mother Daze. These additions showcase the diverse voices and experiences of women in various life stages. [read more]


 
 
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