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AWMF's 50th Annual Gracie Awards Winners


The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) has announced the winners of the landmark 50th Annual Gracie Awards. This golden anniversary celebrates half a century of significant contributions by women in media and sets a forward-looking agenda for diversity and empowerment in the industry. The awards gala is scheduled for May 20 More

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National Broadcasters Rally Behind Local Radio
National Association of Broadcasters
National Association of Broadcasters
In a united effort to safeguard local radio's future and its crucial role in community service, broadcasters from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have rallied to adopt two significant resolutions during a pivotal conference in Washington, DC. The first resolution supports the More

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Longtime Q-Country Morning Host Chris Allinger to Retire
Chris Allinger
Chris Allinger
Chris Allinger, the morning host and Operations Manager for Cayuga Media Group's WQNY-FM (103.7 Q-Country) in Ithaca, NY, announced his retirement plans on air Tuesday. After a 35-year career that began in 1990, Allinger has become a staple of the Ithaca radio landscape, spending his entire career at the More

WCAT (Red 102.3)/Harrisburg Names Bob Waters as PD
Bob Waters
Bob Waters
Bob Waters is appointed as the new Program Director and morning host at WCAT-FM (Red 102.3) in Harrisburg, PA, following the retirement of the former host Rick Sten. Sten, known affectionately as "Rick On Red," concluded his broadcasting career last month, having spent 47 years in the industry and 15 years More

KNWI Names Mercedes Rich as Creative Services Director
Mercedes Rich
Mercedes Rich
KNWI-FM (Life 107.1) in Des Moines, IA welcomes Mercedes Rich as the station's new Creative Services Director and on-air host, effective on March 31. Mercedes joins the team from WGTS in Washington, DC, where she served as the evening show producer. "This new role is an absolute dream," said Mercedes. "I More

Philadelphia Radio Icon Jenn Ryan Announces Retirement
Jenn Ryan
Jenn Ryan
Jenn Ryan, co-host of WBEB (B101)'s morning show in Philadelphia, has announced her retirement, closing a distinguished 32-year career in radio broadcasting. Ryan, who has been a staple at B101 for 16 years, made her announcement live on air last Monday. "After 32 years of working in radio, which has More

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Superadio to Distribute ''Southern Soul Mix with Jammin' Jay''
''Southern Soul Mix with Jammin' Jay''
''Southern Soul Mix with Jammin' Jay''
Superadio Networks has announced the launch of a new mixshow, "Southern Soul Mix with Jammin' Jay," which will showcase the distinctive sounds of Southern R&B, blues, and funk to a nationwide audience. Helmed by the renowned Jammin' Jay, the program aims to redefine listener expectations for the Southern More

iHeartPodcasts and Shelby Girl Launch ''Pod of Rebellion''
Pod Of Rebellion
Pod Of Rebellion
iHeartPodcasts, in collaboration with Shelby Girl Productions, has launched a new podcast, "Pod of Rebellion," bringing together the cast of the popular 3D animated series, "Star Wars Rebels," for a unique rewatch experience. The podcast reunites Vanessa Marshall, Tiya Sircar, and Taylor Gray-voice actors More

Nueva Network Promotes Jose Mateo to President of Sales
Jose Mateo
Jose Mateo
Nueva Network, a Spanish-language audio network, elevates Jose Mateo (pictured) as President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media. Concurrently, industry veteran Jim Lyke joins as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. "The strength of Nueva Network is rooted in our More

2025 Infinite Dial Study Shows Podcasts Rival TV in Reach
Cumulus Media and Westwood One
Cumulus Media and Westwood One
The latest findings from Edison Research's annual Infinite Dial study, now in its 27th year, highlight significant growth in digital audio and media usage across the U.S., underscoring a major shift in consumer habits towards podcasting. This week's Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group blog More

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Audacy, Kansas City Royals Announce Extended Partnership
KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan)/Kansas City
KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan)/Kansas City
Audacy and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a multi-year extension of their partnership, keeping KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan) as the Royals' flagship outlet. The station, Kansas City's first full-time FM sports broadcaster, will air all Spring Training, regular season, and postseason Royals games. More

MaxxKonnect, AudioScience Unveil Streaming Radio Multi-Tuner
MaxxKonnect, AudioScience
MaxxKonnect, AudioScience
MaxxKonnect, in partnership with AudioScience, has launched the RMT416 streaming radio multi-tuner. This new device, which leverages AudioScience's ASI2816 platform, will be available to broadcasters through major broadcast dealers starting in April, 2025. The RMT416 is designed to support up to 16 More

FAB Announces 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Class
Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB)
Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB)
The Florida Association of Broadcasters (FAB) will recognize some of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential broadcasting legends during the 2025 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and award ceremony. The event will take place at 6:30-9pm on Thursday, June 26 at the More

Free Webinar to Showcase the New Features of SPECai
SPECai
SPECai
SPECai, a provider of AI-powered advertising technology, is set to host a free webinar designed specifically for radio professionals. The webinar entitled, "Maximize the Power of SPECai's New Features: Streamlining Workflow and Boosting Sales," will take place on Thursday, March 27, More

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Former St. Louis Sportscaster McKenna Killed in Crash
Brian McKenna
Brian McKenna
The St. Louis community is in mourning following the tragic death of former sports broadcaster Brian McKenna, who was fatally struck by a vehicle in an overnight pedestrian accident. The incident occurred early Saturday morning near the intersection of Hampton and Nottingham avenues in the St. Louis Hills More

Alfredas Joins ''The Rickey Smiley Morning Show''
Alfredas
Alfredas
Urban One Inc.'s Reach Media and Radio One tap veteran radio personality Alfredas as the newest member of the "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show." She officially joined the syndicated show on March 17. A familiar voice to radio audiences, Alfredas is best known for her years on "The Russ Parr Morning Show." More

WGN Radio to Air Final ''Walter Jacobson's Perspective''
Walter Jacobson
Walter Jacobson
Veteran Chicago broadcaster Walter Jacobson is set to retire, with his last segment, "Walter Jacobson's Perspective," airing this Thursday on WGN Radio. Jacobson, a mainstay in Chicago media, has delivered sharp and insightful commentaries on local politics and current events since 2014, marking the end of More

Audacy Expands Slate with Podcaster Jake Brennan
''Hollywoodland''
''Hollywoodland''
Audacy, in collaboration with Double Elvis, has launched a new podcast series entitled "Hollywoodland," hosted by the celebrated podcaster Jake Brennan. This series delves into the intersecting lives of renowned actors and filmmakers, exploring the true crimes that have profoundly impacted their careers and More

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iHeartMedia, Loren LoRosa to Debut Daily Podcast
''The Latest with Loren LoRosa''
''The Latest with Loren LoRosa''
The entertainment landscape will gain a fresh voice with the debut of "The Latest with Loren LoRosa," a new daily podcast hosted by rising media star Loren LoRosa, beginning March 31. Available on iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's Black Effect Podcast Network, the show will delve into the most compelling More

Longtime Chiefs Radio Network EP Dan Israel Dies
Dan Israel
Dan Israel
Dan Israel, the executive producer of the Kansas City Chiefs Radio Network and a beloved figure within the organization, has died after a decade-long battle with cancer. Israel, who served the Chiefs for 35 seasons, was a pivotal figure in the growth of the network, which now boasts affiliates across 12 More

SiriusXM Appoints Anjali Sud as Independent Director
Anjali Sud
Anjali Sud
SiriusXM Holdings appoints Anjali Sud to its board of directors as a new independent director. Sud currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Tubi, FOX Corporation's free ad-supported streaming service. Her prior experience includes her role as CEO of Vimeo, where she led the company through More

WNYC/New York's ''New Standards'' Acquired by WBGO
Paul Cavalconte
Paul Cavalconte
Public Radio WNYC/New York has announced that its program "New Standards" will be transitioning to WBGO (Jazz 88) based in Newark, NJ. This change comes after nearly a decade of "New Standards" being broadcast from WNYC. The final episode on its original station will air Saturday, March 22, from 8-11pm. More

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Changes & Moves
Alfredas
Alfredas
Reach Media and Radio One tap veteran radio personality Alfredas as the newest member of the "The Rickey Smiley Morning Show." More

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