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Radio Headlines For Friday 07-19-19
 
Eighty-two broadcasters have asked the FCC to reduce burdensome paperwork. On Thursday, broadcast attorney John Garziglia filed the request on behalf of the group of small-market broadcasters. And the issue is the Commission's EEO requirements. [read more]
 
 
Melissa Chase co-hosts mornings for Summitt Media's WURV-FM in Richmond. She's on vacation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina this week where she's really going out of her way to get some great content for the show when she returns Monday. [read more]
 
Because "I just love radio." That's what WHMP-FM Massachusetts Traffic Manager Barbara Kuschka told The Daily Hampshire Gazette when writer Dusty Christensen asked her why she never left the radio station. [read more]
 
Educational Media Foundation — parent company of K-LOVE and Air1 Contemporary Christian radio networks — has named Bill Reeves, founder and President of the WTA Group, as CEO. [read more]
 
 
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman and COO Richard Bressler rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ in New York City Thursday to commemorate the listing of the Company’s Class A common stock. The stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker “IHRT.” As you can see, by the picture that follows, the two executives brought along just a few of their friends... [read more]
 


The 2019 NAB Marconi Radio Awards will recognize two new award categories, "Legendary Manager of the Year" and "Best Radio Station Podcast." “Best College Radio Station of the Year” has been renamed from "Noncommercial Station of the Year.” [read more]
 
The Coloradoan has the details about a $100K donation made to KRFC-FM in Fort Collins as the station works toward its goal of $288K for a new tower. The donation was made by bakery owners Jack and Ginger Graham. [read more]
 
 
Meruelo Media has flipped the format on 93.9 KXOS to the all-new Cali 93.9, “#1 for Reggaeton and More!” The format was Regional Mexican. The call letters will also be changed -- to KLLI. [read more]
 
Long-time host Rich Lord has left the building at SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) in Houston. He said his time at the station has been the most rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying experience of his professional life. Morning man Mike Meltser is also out. [read more]
 
Westwood One has promoted George King (left) and Eric Sundstrom in its 24-hour formats division. King is now Vice President and General Manager of the 24-hour division, up from VP/Programming for Country. Sundstrom's new position is Affiliate Sales VP, up from Regional Affiliate Manager.  [read more]
 
 
Gavin Granstrom has joined WAY-FM’s The Wally Show as Producer/Digital Media Specialist. He replaces Zach Boehm, who was promoted to Director of Digital Content.  [read more]
 
KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM are debuting a new show, Broncos Country Tonight, on Friday, July 19. KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM are also celebrating 50 seasons as the Denver Broncos flagship station. [read more]
 
 
iheartradioThe partnership will see several LGBTQ+ podcasts produced in 2019-2020. It will kick off with the launch of The Outcast, an iHeartRadio Original podcast co-produced withOut Magazine. [read more]
 
 
Two seasons and 26 episodes from some of the smartest minds in all of podcasting today. If you want to learn how to podcast, you come to the right place. Check out our roster of expert interviews. [read more]
 
KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio’s Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace podcast is back for a second season. Hosts Eula Scott Bynoe and Jeannie Yandel will explore tactics for dealing with sexism in the modern workplace. [read more]
 
The Massachusetts Broadcasters Association has awarded 21 scholarships to Massachusetts students totaling $34,000 between its Student Broadcaster Scholarship, Families in Broadcasting Scholarship, and the Al Sprague Memorial Scholarship. [read more]
 
 
Country Radio Broadcasters will present the next installment of its recently launched CRS360 webinar series on Thursday, July 25 at 12 p.m. (CDT), with an episode titled “Country Radio 2019: Mid-Year Ratings and State of the Format Report.” [read more]
 
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Media Staffing Network and Radio Ink have teamed up to gather data for a Radio Sales Compensation Study that will be released at the Radio Show in Dallas this September. We need your confidential input. [read more]
 
 




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