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Radio Headlines For Friday 05/03/24

Mary BernerAs Cumulus Media shares its Q1 2024 financials, shareholders sent a clear message to the company's executives at its Annual General Meeting. 64.87% of stockholders voted their disapproval of the current executive compensation. [read more]

FCC Commissioner Geoffrey StarksIn an address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's Washington Watch event, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks threw his full support behind the AM for Every Vehicle Act, saying the FCC will provide support and expertise as the legislation advances. [read more]



Washington DCOn Thursday morning, the names of twelve Senators were officially added to the record as co-sponsors of S.1669, introduced by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) this past May. Both Senators had teased the Supermajority earlier this week. [read more]



Pio FerroLos Angeles' Meruelo Media has announced the appointment of Pio Ferro as its new Senior Vice President of Programming and Content, effective May 13. Ferro joins Meruelo from MediaCo in New York City, where he oversaw programming at Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS. [read more]

CocktailA recent AM/FM radio campaign conducted by Katz Radio Group for a liquor brand demonstrated significant success in boosting web traffic through the strategic use of DJ endorsements across two key markets. [read more]



Entravision 2023Despite an impending challenge from Meta's end to its Authorized Sales Partner program, Entravision Communications reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, while the company's audio division saw a single-digit drop. [read more]



CRS 2025Country Radio Broadcasters has solidified its Agenda Committee for the 2025 Country Radio Seminar, featuring a mix of returning leaders and fresh faces from across the industry. CRS 2025 is scheduled for February 19-21. [read more]

The TwisterMurfin Media Wichita has launched 100.5 The Twister (KVWF), promising to deliver the top hits in country music. Leading the team is longtime meteorologist and radio personality Dan Holiday, who takes on dual roles as Program Director and Morning Drive Host. [read more]



Kyra RingerBeasley Media Group has appointed Kyra Ringer as the new Chief Engineer for its Boston cluster. Ringer joins Beasley from her previous role as an independent contract engineer in New England. [read more]



Lance BallanceLance Ballance is joining MARC Radio Group as General Sales Manager for its Gainesville/Ocala, FL cluster. Ballance transitions to MARC from Ramar Communications in Lubbock, TX, where he was a Brand Manager and account executive. [read more]

Whitehouse - Chiquibaby + AlexNueva Network's nationally syndicated radio programs, El Show de Alex “El Genio” Lucas and Chiquibaby Show, will both conduct a special live broadcast from the White House on Monday, May 6 as part of the Biden administration's Cinco de Mayo celebration. [read more]



University of WisconsinThe University of Wisconsin Athletics Department has confirmed an extended partnership with iHeartMedia Wisconsin and has brought on Good Karma Brands as a new radio broadcast partner through agreements facilitated by Badger Sports Properties. [read more]



Jim Condon and Louie MannoHappy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Jim Condon and Louie Manno on Burlington, VT's WKDR-AM, circa 1990. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
FCC Matters Matter Most To RBR+TVBR
An Atlanta FM translator is trading hands, and will soon rebroadcast an AM station with a shaky recent history. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get it by clicking HERE.
 

Brian KilmeadeFOX News' Brian Kilmeade is joining the weekday lineup at Cumulus Media Dallas' 570 KLIF-AM, starting Monday, May 6. The Brian Kilmeade Show will air in the midday slot, bringing Kilmeade's experience in politics, finance, sports, and entertainment. [read more]



Google PodcastsIt's been seven months since Google decided it would sunset Google Podcasts, but we now know when the end exactly is. Google will silence the app globally on June 23. After July 29, users will be unable to migrate or export their subscriptions. [read more]



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