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Long Appointed PD for iHM/Los Angeles Trio

iHeartMedia taps Brian Long as Program Director for three of its Los Angeles stations, including KFI-AM, KLAC-AM (570 LA Sports) and KEIB-AM (1150 The Patriot), effective January 27. Long most recently served as Director of Programming for Bonneville's cluster in Phoenix and PD of KMVP and KTAR-AM. Before that Long was PD for News/Talk KOGO-AM and Sports KGB-AM More

John Peake Adds Programming Duties for KOST in Los Angeles

John Peake

John Peake will take over as Program Director for KOST-FM in Los Angeles, effective immediately. In addition to the PD role, Peake will maintain his positions as Program Director of 104.3 MYFM, Hot AC Brand Manager and Executive VP of Programming for iHeartMedia in Los Angeles. Peake has previously served as More

Christopher Layfield Joins VOX AM FM Digital as OM/PD

Christopher ''Boomer'' Layfield

VOX AM FM Digital appoints Christopher "Boomer" Layfield as its new Operations Manager and Program Director, effective February 14. Layfield will also take on roles as an air talent across the company's cluster, which includes Country WCPV-FM, Sports WEAV AM & FM, AC WEZF-FM, and several others reaching More

iHeartMedia/San Francisco Appoints Alan Hirschbein VP/Sales

Alan Hirschbein

iHeartMedia/San Francisco appoints Alan Hirschbein as its new Vice President of Sales for the Bay Area. With a career spanning over two decades in the media industry, Hirschbein brings extensive experience in broadcast and digital media to his new role. He previously worked in media sales and strategy at More

Townsquare Media Previews 2024 Financial Results

Townsquare Media

Townsquare Media has released its preliminary estimated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, aligning closely with the forecasts made during the third quarter earnings call. The company expects the full year net revenue to fall between $450 million and $452 million, and Adjusted More

RAB to Host Webinar on Nielsen Audio's Measurement

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) has announced an upcoming webinar entitled "Better Together in 2025: A Unified Approach to Nielsen's Measurement Modernization," scheduled for January 29 at noon CT. This event marks the first in a series of live online presentations aimed at exploring the impact of Nielsen More

Inrush Broadcast Services Expands Leadership Team, Reach

Rob Bertrand

Inrush Broadcast Services appoints Rob Bertrand as a new partner. Bertrand has extensive experience in public and commercial broadcasting and will focus on expanding the firm's East Coast operations. He joins a team of partners at Inrush, including founders Mike Dorris, Brian Sapp, Shaun Dolan and Cameron More

Blog: Four New Findings About Podcast Advertising

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

Cumulus Media and Westwood One's latest research compilation from the 2025 Audioscape, which draws on data from sources like Edison Research, MRI-Simmons, and Magellan AI, sheds new light on podcast advertising trends and audience behaviors. Despite the growing popularity of podcasts, brands have not More

BEA Announces Partnership with LABF for 2025 Career Fair

Broadcast Education Association (BEA)

The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) has announced that the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will be the official sponsor for the upcoming 2025 Career Fair and Graduate Student Showcase. Scheduled for April 8, from 10am-2pm at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, this event aims to bridge the More

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Announces Staff Appointments

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr today announced several important appointments to the Office of the Chairman and various FCC departments. These appointments underscore a significant enhancement in the leadership team at the FCC, bringing in a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors of the More

Steve Scarpetti Relinquishes Fulltime Duties at WHJY-FM

Steve Scarpetti

Steve Scarpetti, the longtime co-host on WHJY/Providence's "Doug & Scarpetti" afternoon show, has announced that he will be leaving his full-time role at the station. Scarpetti, who has also served as the Promotions Director, will conclude his daily duties this Friday. In a recent Facebook post, More

''Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro'' Set to Premiere

''Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro''

iHeartPodcasts and FilmNation Entertainment have announced the launch of a new podcast, "Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro," set to captivate audiences with some of history's most exhilarating escape stories. Hosted by comedian and actor Arturo Castro, known for his roles in "Broad City," "Narcos," and More

Commissioner Brendan Carr Appointed New FCC Chair

Brendan Carr

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 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

Changes & Moves

Steve Scarpetti

Steve Scarpetti, the longtime co-host on WHJY/Providence's "Doug & Scarpetti" afternoon show, has announced that he will be leaving his full-time More

Long Appointed PD for iHM/Los Angeles Trio

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