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Brendan Carr Appointed New FCC Chairman

President Donald J. Trump appoints Commissioner Brendan Carr as the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), formalized through an executive order on Monday. Carr, who has been an integral part of the FCC since 2017 and previously served as the agency's General Counsel, expressed his gratitude for this new leadership role. In his acceptance More

Mason Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by BFOA

Dan Mason

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has announced that Dan Mason will be the recipient of the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious accolade is awarded annually to individuals who have made significant contributions to the broadcast industry. Mason will receive the award More

PURE Jingles Appoints Andy Denemark as Branding Consultant

Andy Denemark

PURE Jingles, an audio branding firm based in Europe, appoints Andy Denemark as their new Branding Consultant for the U.S. market. Denemark is noted for his background in affiliate relations, marketing and industry communications, having worked with major radio ownership groups as well as local programmers. More

iHM/Salt Lake City Names Joyce Wirthlin Market President

Joyce Wirthlin

iHeartMedia appoints Joyce Wirthlin as Market President for its six-station cluster in Salt Lake City, effective immediately. Since joining iHeartMedia in 1998, Wirthlin has risen through the ranks, initially serving as Vice President of Sales before her recent role as Senior VP of Sales. Prior to More

Red Apple Music Networks Syndicates Cousin Brucie Morrow

Cousin Brucie Morrow

Red Apple Music Networks is expanding its national syndication with the addition of "Cousin Brucie" Morrow's program, "Cousin Brucie's Rock & Roll Party." The show, which airs live on Saturdays from 6-10pm ET, features the renowned personality Bruce "Cousin Brucie" Morrow, who has been a staple in the music More

Krista Hatcher Expands Role at WZEE (Z104) in Madison

Krista Hatcher

Veteran Madison personality Krista Hatcher has broadened her presence on iHeartMedia's WZEE (Z104), now airing from 2-7pm daily. Alongside her extended radio show, Hatcher continues to engage her audience through "The Madtown Mom Squad" podcast available on iHeart's platform and participates actively with More

''Yellowstone Official Podcast'' Set to Premiere January 23

''Yellowstone Official Podcast''

MTV Entertainment Studios, iHeartPodcasts and 101 Studios have announced the launch of the "Yellowstone Official Podcast," an eight-episode limited series that serves as an audio companion to the critically acclaimed television series "Yellowstone." The podcast will premiere on Thursday, January 23, More

Premiere Networks Debuts ''The 47 Morning Update'' Podcast

''The 47 Morning Update''

Premiere Networks has announced the launch of a new podcast entitled "The 47 Morning Update," hosted by Ben Ferguson, a radio personality, podcaster and political commentator. The program, set to debut on January 20, will be available from Monday to Friday with an additional weekly recap every Saturday. More

CMG/Atlanta Appoints David Abel as VP & Market Manager

David Abel

Cox Media Group (CMG) appoints David Abel as the new Vice President & Market Manager for CMG Atlanta Radio, effective February 17. His radio career began in New Orleans, followed by an 11-year tenure in leadership roles at Cox Radio's stations in Birmingham, Orlando and Greenville. He later served as the More

Beasley Media/New Jersey Names AJ Lurie as VP/Cluster Manager

AJ Lurie

Beasley Media Group appoints AJ Lurie as VP and Cluster Manager for its New Jersey-based radio properties. Lurie, who has been actively involved with Beasley's operations in Fort Myers, will now oversee a lineup of stations including WDHA-FM, WMGQ-FM, WCTC-AM, WRAT-FM, WMTR-AM and WJRZ-FM. Lurie's previous More

WTEM-AM/Washington DC Names Matt Cahill as Brand Manager

Matt Cahill

Audacy promotes Matt Cahill to Brand Manager of WTEM-AM (The Team 980) in the nation's capital. In his new role, Cahill will be responsible for guiding the station's content strategy, talent management, operations and branding efforts. He will also maintain his current posts as Assistant Brand Manager of More

Reno Media Group Ups Bill Schulz to VP of Programming

Bill Schulz

Veteran broadcaster Bill Schulz is named Vice President of Programming at Reno Media Group, overseeing programming and operations for nine Northern Nevada stations. Schulz's rise through the ranks began 28 years ago when he first joined KODS, known at the time as Oldies 104 and now 103.7 The River, as a More

Trump Nominates Senate Aide to Serve as FCC Commissioner

Olivia Trusty

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Olivia Trusty, a Senate aide, as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Trusty, currently serving as the policy director on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, is backed by her long experience on More

Triton Digital Releases December 2024 U.S. Podcast Rankings

Triton Digital

Triton Digital has unveiled its latest U.S. Podcast Ranker for December 2024 covering the period from December 2 to December 29. iHeart Audience Network continued to lead the Top Sales Networks Report, securing the top spot with an impressive 62.7 million average weekly downloads and More

Q99.7/Atlanta Ups Laura Dickerson to APD and Middays

Laura Dickerson

Cumulus Media promotes Laura Dickerson to the role of Assistant Program Director and on-air host for CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) in Atlanta. Dickerson, who will continue to serve as Music Director for co-owned 104.1 KRBE in Houston will host middays on Q99.7, weekdays from 11am-3pm. Since joining Cumulus Media More

Westwood One to Broadcast NFL Divisional Rounds

Westwood One and NFL

Westwood One, the long-standing official audio partner of the National Football League (NFL), is set to provide live coverage of the NFL Divisional Round playoffs this weekend on January 18th and 19th. This year marks the 38th consecutive season Westwood One has partnered with the More

Bob Uecker, Beloved "Mr. Baseball," Dies at Age 90

Bob Uecker

Milwaukee has lost a local hero and a national treasure in Bob Uecker, who has died at the age of 90. Known affectionately as "Mr. Baseball," Uecker's voice was synonymous with Milwaukee Brewers baseball, a post he held steadfastly since 1971. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Uecker's journey in baseball More

NPR Names Ryan Merkley as Chief Operating Officer

Ryan Merkley

National Public Radio (NPR) appoints Ryan Merkley as its new Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Merkley will oversee a broad portfolio including Member Partnership, Network Growth, Technology Operations and Distribution, and Product and Audience Technology. This position also places him at the helm of More

AWMF Extends Deadline for 50th Gracie Awards Entries

50th Gracie Awards

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is extending the submission deadline for the 50th Gracie Awards, in response to the ongoing wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area. The new deadline for submissions is now set for February 6, with the regular deadline remaining on More

Rosenworcel Reflects on Legacy as She Concludes FCC Tenure

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel

In her final meeting as Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Jessica Rosenworcel delivered a heartfelt address, reflecting on her tenure and the agency's achievements under her leadership. After four years at the helm, Rosenworcel's parting remarks were filled with both nostalgia and a More

Report: Podcast and YouTube Dominate Political Discussions

Edison Research

A new study by Edison Podcast Metrics has revealed significant insights into the media habits of weekly podcast listeners, particularly in the context of the 2024 U.S. general elections. According to the findings, YouTube emerged as the top platform where podcast listeners ages 18 and over engaged with More

Local Journalists' Heroic Coverage Amid California Fires

RTDNA

As California battles widespread devastation due to relentless wildfires, local journalists are demonstrating what can only be described as heroic efforts in their coverage. Reporting tirelessly, often for days without a break, these professionals exemplify dedication and compassion, serving communities More

Changes & Moves

Laura Dickerson

Cumulus Media promotes Laura Dickerson to the role of Assistant Program Director and on-air host for CHR WWWQ-FM (Q99.7) in Atlanta. More

Brendan Carr Appointed New FCC Chairman

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