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Clyde Bass New iHM/TX-AR Area President

iHeartMedia names Clyde Bass as Area President for the newly formed Texas-Arkansas Area, effective immediately. He'll be responsible for ten markets, including Beaumont, Waco, Bryan, McAllen and Corpus Christi, TX and Fayetteville, Fort Smith and Little Rock, AR along with Wichita, KS and Springfield, MO. Bass joins the Texas-Arkansas Area from the Arkansas Area More

New Edition's Ralph Tresvant to Host ''Love and R&B''

Ralph Tresvant

Reach Media and Radio One announced that Ralph Tresvant, lead singer of New Edition, is now the new host of the network's long-running syndicated show "Love and R&B," heard nightly on all affiliate stations, effective February 13. The show debuts right before Valentine's Day, building on the program's More

WAPE/Jacksonville Adds Dex and Barbie T Morning Show

Dex and Barbie T Morning Show

WAPE/Jacksonville launches "The Dex and Barbie T Morning Show," starting February 6 at 6am hosted by Dex Mitchell and Barbie T Whitmire. Prior to joining WHZT, Mitchell had previous stops at Hot AC WOXL (Mix 96.5) in Asheville, Rock WKRL, WKLL and WKRH (K-Rock)/Syracuse-Utica, NY as well as Rock WTPT (Planet More

BetQL Network to Air Live from New BetMGM Sportsbook

BetQL Network

Through its partnership with BetMGM, Audacy's BetQL Network -- the company's network of sports betting content heard across its broadcast portfolio and digital platforms -- will air 51 hours of live audio and video programming from the new BetMGM Sportsbook in Glendale, AZ, on February 6-10. The sportsbook More

NPR's Special Coverage for 2023 State of the Union

National Public Radio (NPR)

This year for the first time NPR will offer bilingual coverage of President Biden's upcoming State of the Union with many public radio stations across the country offering multi-platform simultaneous coverage including (for the first time ever) two parallel broadcasts for both More

Mike & Carla Host ''We Do Redo'' Event for Valentine's Day

''We Do Redo''

KKLZ-FM/Las Vegas will welcome 48 couples (or 96 people) to renew their vows together in the spirit of Valentine's Day. Morning personalities Mike & Carla's "We Do Redo" will take place on Monday, February 13, at Legacy Club Rooftop Cocktails in downtown Las Vegas. The first 48 couples to register online More

Radio Workflow Introduces AI-Powered Tools for Stations

Radio Workflow

Radio Workflow launches Write My Ad and Fix My Ad, tools specifically designed for radio stations to streamline their ad creation process. Utilizing the latest advancements in AI technology, these tools help stations create and edit ad copy with increased efficiency and precision, allowing them to focus on More

St. Valentine's Day Mass Wedding Returns to WGH-FM/Norfolk

WGH-FM/Norfolk

After an extended hiatus, WGH-FM (97.3 The Eagle)/Norfolk is bringing back the largest wedding celebration in Hampton Roads -- The St Valentine's Day Mass Wedding. On Tuesday, February 14, at the Eagle's Nest Rockin' Country Bar in Chesapeake, VA, over 80 couples will be More

Audacy Raises Over $447,000 for Second Harvest Heartland

Audacy

Audacy raised over $447,000 to benefit Second Harvest Heartland during "Let's Kick Hunger Day Radiothon" on WCCO-AM/Minneapolis. The amount raised during the 14th annual radiothon held on February 2 brought the overall fundraising total to over $3.5 million since 2009. The radiothon was conducted onsite at More

American Music Fairness Act Re-Introduced in Congress

U.S. Congress

The American Music Fairness Act, legislation that would impose a new performance fee on broadcast radio outlets, has been re-introduced in Congress. If passed, the Act would mandate a fee on over-the-air music airplay on free, local radio that many, including the NAB, say would jeopardize local jobs, prevent More

iHeartMedia New York Names Victor Giacomelli as VP/Sales

Victor Giacomelli

iHeartMedia/New York appoints Victor Giacomelli as Vice President of Sales for Urban WWPR (Power 105.1) and WWRL-AM (Black Information Network), effective immediately. Giacomellie joins from Audacy/Denver, where he was the Director of Sales. He previously served as the Director of Sales at MediaCo Holding More

CMG Orlando Ups Ashley Williams to Director of Sales

Ashley Williams

Cox Media Group/Orlando elevates Ashley Williams to Director of Sales. She's been with CMG for 15 years, crossing divisions from Radio, Corporate Digital and Television. Williams started her career with CMG in 2007 as a Television Sales Assistant and grew to a Digital Sales Specialist. In 2015, she joined More

Women In Radio to Host 7th Annual Conference in Atlanta

Women In Radio

Women In Radio announces its 7th Annual "Cocktails, Cupcakes and Conversations" conference, taking place on March 11 from 12-3pm in Atlanta. This event is sponsored by Korbel, Originals by Africa's Best, Maple Street Biscuit Company, Foto Beauty Bar and Liquid I.V. The conference will focus on empowering More

FSR Provides 23rd Annual Super Week Coverage from Arizona

FOX Sports Radio (FSR)

FOX Sports Radio (FSR) has announced plans for its 23rd annual Super Week coverage beginning Monday, February 6. Featuring interviews with NFL players, newsmakers and celebrities, FSR will deliver coverage before, during and after the Big Game in Arizona to listeners 24/7 via more than 600 local stations, More

Norfleet Joins KBME (Sportstalk 790)/Houston for Middays

Stan Norfleet

KBME (Sportstalk 790) in Houston names Stan Norfleet to middays, weekdays from 10am-12pm, effective February 13. Norfleet, an NFL prospect, played football at the University of Virginia and Texas Southern University. He later worked for the Houston Texans and the Houston Rockets before transitioning into More

NAB Establishes ''Broadcast District'' at NAB Show

NAB Show

The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center will be home to NAB Show's new Broadcast District, a destination for radio and television broadcasters offering premium educational sessions, networking and special events, April 15-19. The show floor features a marketplace showcasing More

Storyglass, iHeartPodcasts Launch ''False Profits: Hillsong''

''False Profits: Hillsong''

iHeartPodcasts and Storyglass launch a new eight-part podcast series "False Profits: Hillsong," a journey that dives into the Hillsong experience, from Christian rock music to celebrity pastors and famous fans, to global status, enormous wealth and shocking scandals. This series will trace the rise and fall More

VSin, DraftKings to Make First Appearance at Radio Row

VSiN

VSiN and DraftKings will make their first appearance at Radio Row with a studio desk and live production complement, bringing its deep roster of football talent and sports betting experts to cover Super Bowl LVII. The team of emerging content creators, sports journalists and media stalwarts will be at the More

Urban One Launches The Urban One Podcast Network

Urban One Podcast Network

Urban One launches the new Urban One Podcast Network, effective February 1, the beginning of Black History Month. This effort expands the company's audio entertainment options for BIPOC audiences, as well as for advertisers who want to connect with the Black community. The network launches with more than 10 More

Radio Hall of Fame Accepting Nominations for 2023 Class

Radio Hall of Fame

The Museum of Broadcast Communications has announced that the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2023 nominees beginning Wednesday, February 1 through Friday, March 31. 24 names will be selected as nominees to be voted upon by industry personnel later More

Mary DelGrande Promoted to CEO of vCreative

Mary DelGrande

vCreative, a provider of workflow software for broadcasters, promotes Mary DelGrande to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). DelGrande, who has been with the company since November, 2019, will oversee the company's long-term growth strategy and operations. She replaces Susie Hedrick, who joined vCreative four More

Skyview Networks Suffers a Major Cyber Attack

Skyview Networks

Skyview Networks, which distributes CBS News Radio, has suffered a major cyber attack, foricing programming outages for hundreds of its radio affiliates across the U.S. The outage, which occurred on Monday just after 7am, interrupted delivery of CBS World News Roundup as well as More