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Daily News & Headlines
iHeartMedia Announces New Market Leadership Structure
 iHeartMedia |
iHeartMedia announces that four of its Region Presidents have been elevated to Division Presidents of the iHeartMedia Markets Group, effective immediately. Linda Byrd, Scott Hopeck, Brian Olson and Jeff Tyler will expand their current Region President roles to include Division President responsibilities -- joining
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2018 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced
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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists for the 2018 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, honoring radio stations and on-air personalities for excellence in broadcasting. Stations in Houston, Denver, Dallas, Dayton and Jacksonville were nominated for Legendary Station. The winners will be announced
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Boomer Esiason Signs Off From WWO Broadcast Booth
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Veteran sports announcer and former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason has decided not to return as color analyst for Westwood One's NFL broadcasts after 18 years in the "Monday Night Football" booth. "It has been an honor to be a member of the Westwood One NFL broadcast team for the last 18 years," said Esiason. "I am
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Entercom Relaunches Fresh 102.7 as WNEW (New 102.7)/NY
Entercom will relaunch of Fresh 102.7 as NEW 102.7 FM in New York, but continue its current Hot AC format. The change is effective immediately. "This is an exciting move that underscores our commitment to offer listeners in New York a top rated content and music experience," said Susan Larkin, Regional President, Market
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Indianapolis Radio Legend Eagan Announces Retirement
 Bernie Eagan |
Bernie Eagan, a mainstay on Indianapolis airwaves for nearly four decades, has announced his retirement, effective July 20. "Since Bernie joined Emmis, he's hosted nearly every daypart on two stations, served as the Music Director and Assistant Program Director of 97.1 WENS, and as importantly, served as an inspiration to us
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WWFD 820 AM Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
In Washington DC, WWFD 820 AM The Gamut will be the first full time, all-digital AM radio station in the U.S. In an effort to keep up with the ever-evolving demand for digital, The Gamut will be turning off its analog signal and will no longer be accessible through regular AM radio beginning today, Monday, July 16 at noon.
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Entravision Appoints Rodrigo Margain VP/S&BD Mexico
Entravision Communications appoints Rodrigo Margain as VP/Sales & Business Development Mexico, effective immediately. Based in Mexico City, Margain serves as the business unit head for the Mexican territory and is responsible for Mexico-based clients investing in Entravision owned or affiliated media platforms in the U.S.
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Toni Marie Exits KRJK/Bakersfield as MD/Afternoons
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Toni Marie exits Country KRJK-FM (The Bull 97.3)/Bakersfield as Music Director and afternoon host for an undisclosed opportunity. She rejoined Buck Owens Broadcasting's co-owned Country KUZZ-FM for weekends in 2016 and was upped to MD/nights before moving to The Bull. Prior to that she held a stint at iHeartMedia Country
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Salem Announces Lineup Changes at WFFH/Nashville, SMN
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Salem Music Network makes changes to its midday and afternoon lineup on Christian CHR WFFH-FM (94 FM the FISH)/Nashville and the Salem Music Network. Production Director Caryn Cruise takes over middays from 10am-3pm, while 20-year market vet Doug Griffin takes afternoons from 3-7pm. The changes follow the syndicated morning
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WRXX-FM/Ft. Myers to Add Dave & Chuck the Freak to Mornings
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Beasley Media Group says the company's Detroit-based WRIF-FM Dave & Chuck the Freak Morning Show will now be simulcast weekday morning from 6AM-10:30AM on WRXK-FM/96 k-rock in Ft. Myers and Naples, Florida beginning on Monday, July 16. Dave Hunter and Charles Urquhart (along with show member Lisa Way) began working
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Emmis Radio Swings to Fiscal First Quarter Profit
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Emmis Communications reported first fiscal quarter radio net revenues were $26.4 million, down from $38.7 million in the prior year. Pro forma for all radio station sales, Q1 radio revenues were down 4% in markets that were down 6%. The company posted net earnings of $23.4 million ($1.75 per diluted share) as compared to a net
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WEPN/New York Signs Kay, La Greca to Multiyear Extensions
 Michael Kay and Don La Greca |
WEPN-FM (ESPN New York 98.7FM) has reached multi-year contract extensions with local radio personalities Michael Kay and Don La Greca. Under the new deal, they'll continue as host and co-host of the weekday afternoon show "The Michael Kay Show" from 3-7pm ET. They will continue to work alongside Peter Rosenberg. "There
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Hubbard Radio Talent Institute Begins on Monday
The third annual Hubbard Radio Talent Institute starts Monday on the campus of Central Washington University with Hubbard Radio Chair/CEO Ginny Morris taking the opening session. Students accepted into the Institute are immersed in all things radio with sessions including on-air, production, promotions, digital/social media,
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Luke Matthews Joins KIOA/Des Moines Morning Show
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Luke Matthews is the new morning co-host at Classic Hits KIOA-FM/Des Moines for "Luke & Amy" from 6-10am. He's a 20-year broadcast veteran that previously ran the digital operations at Saga's Des Moines Radio Group. Matthews is a graduate of Valley High School and Iowa State University. He started at the radio group as an
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iHM Names Region Presidents in Detroit and Philadelphia
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iHeartMedia appoints Paul Corvino as Region President for its cluster in Detroit and Nick Gnau has been named Region President for iHM/Philadelphia, effective immediately. East Division President Tom McConnell said, "Nick and Paul are great leaders with successful track records and who have done an extraordinary job for us
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FCC Promotes Emergency Alert Reliability Actions
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The FCC has taken its latest in a series of actions to bolster the reliability of the nation's emergency alerting systems and support greater community preparedness. In a Report and Order adopted Thursday, the Commission set forth procedures for authorized state and local officials to conduct "live code" tests of the Emergency
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