Category : Radio
News, history, and coverage of the radio broadcasting industry, stations, and on-air personalities.
2024 NAB Marconi Radio Award Winners Announced
The 2024 NAB Marconi Radio Awards were presented at NAB Show New York, hosted by Bobby Bones. Winners included WBTJ-FM Richmond as Urban Station of...
Cumulus Media Names Zach Lyons Co-Host of Blaine and Zach
Cumulus Media appoints Zach Lyons as co-host of afternoon sports show 'Blaine and Zach' on Nashville's 104.5 The Zone, joining former Titans safety Blaine Bishop....
IHEARTMEDIA DC NAMES BRETT POMYKALA VP SALES
iHeartMedia Washington D.C. names Brett Pomykala as Senior VP of Sales. He returns from Audacy Richmond after previously leading sales teams at multiple iHeartMedia markets....
HOT 107.9 Announces New Exciting Line Up Changes
Atlanta's HOT 107.9 announces major programming changes with Incognito's show moving to afternoon drive and new HOT @ NITE show debuts with Fly Guy DC...
iHeartMedia: House of Music Returns 2024
iHeartMedia announces the return of House of Music at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival, featuring immersive rooms inspired by Doja Cat, Camila Cabello, and more....
SiriusXM Opens New Technology Facility in Dublin, Ireland
SiriusXM opens new technology facility in Dublin, Ireland, focusing on software development, automotive tech, and data analytics for streaming platforms....
Beasley Media Group Launches Augusta Today
Beasley Media Group launches Augusta Today, a new free online news site focusing on Greater Augusta metro area coverage. The hyper-local publication debuts August 28,...
Audacy Launches Nashville Sound Space Sept. 5
Audacy launches its seventh broadcast sound space in Nashville's historic Hard Rock Cafe on September 5, featuring Thomas Rhett at the grand opening. The studio...
Audacy Launches Nashville Sound Space Sept. 5
Audacy launches its Nashville Sound Space on September 5 with Thomas Rhett at Hard Rock Cafe. The studio will house Katie Neal's syndicated show reaching...
Beasley Syndicates Andie Summers Morning Show
Beasley Media Group announces nationwide syndication of Andie Summers Morning Show from Philadelphia's WXTU to Boston and Las Vegas markets starting August 26....
iHeartMedia Celebrates National Radio Day
iHeartMedia celebrates National Radio Day with beloved radio hosts sharing insights on broadcast radio's unique power to connect communities and create trusted relationships with listeners....
Bloomberg Radio Expands on Boston’s 92.9FM
Bloomberg Radio expands to Boston's 92.9 WBOS-FM through partnership with Beasley Media Group, bringing 24-hour business news coverage to full market FM frequency starting September...
Alfred Liggins Drives Diversity as Leader of Urban One, Inc.
Discover Alfred Liggins, the visionary behind Urban One and a leading figure in the expansion of black-owned media in the United States....
Cumulus Media, BOB & TOM Renew Syndication Deal
Cumulus Media's Westwood One renews long-term syndication deal with The BOB & TOM Show, extending their 25-year partnership. The comedic morning show continues on 17...
iHeartPodcasts, Universal, Wolf Entertainment Announce New
iHeartPodcasts partners with Universal and Wolf Entertainment to launch Law & Order: Criminal Justice System, a true-crime podcast premiering August 22, 2024....
95.5 The Lou: St. Louis Music & Community
Discover St. Louis' heartbeat with 95.5 The Lou - your source for R&B, community events, local artists, and engaging entertainment. Tune in now!...
iHeartMedia Iowa Launches New Iowa Sports Radio Network
iHeartMedia Iowa launches new Iowa Sports Radio Network across five stations, featuring University of Iowa and Iowa State coverage statewide....
iHeartMedia Names Angela Reed Senior VP Sales
iHeartMedia names Angela Reed as Senior Vice President of Inside Sales Division, effective August 2024. Reed will manage nearly 100 employees offering broadcast, digital and...
Audacy Welcomes James Steele to 1059 SUNNY FM in Orlando
Audacy announces James Steele as new afternoon host on 1059 SUNNY FM in Orlando, moving from 102 JAMZ. The Florida native brings 20 years of...
Alex Mac Named Night Host for DC101
Alex Mac joins DC101 as the new night host effective August 28, 2024, bringing his passion for alternative rock to Washington D.C.'s legendary station....
98.5 The Sports Hub: 15 Years of Boston Sports Talk
98.5 The Sports Hub celebrates 15 years as Boston's premier sports talk station, launching August 13, 2009. The station has won multiple Marconi Awards and...
Beasley Media Group Announces Leadership Promotions
Beasley Media Group announces new Regional Vice President roles to oversee multiple markets nationwide. The leadership restructure aims to streamline sales efforts and drive revenue...
COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS Hires New Associates
Compass Media Networks announces three key hires: Joe Mackay as Director of Audio Sales, Laura Schaefer as Manager of Sales Planning, and Chad Robison as...
Audacy Appoints Jason Bjorson SVP, Madison Market
Audacy promotes Jason Bjorson to Senior VP and Market Manager of Madison, overseeing stations including 94.9 WOLX and MIX 105.1 while continuing his Milwaukee role....
Life Sentence for Radio Hosts Mistress in 0M Ponzi Scheme
Overview of a High-Profile Ponzi Scheme In a striking case out of North Texas, Deborah Mae Carter, the mistress of a former Christian radio broadcaster,...