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| Radio Headlines For Friday 10-6-17 |
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 Cam Maxwell is the Regional GM for Connoisseur Media in Billings, MT. He's far from mediocre. Maxwell has been voted one of Radio's Best Managers for 2017 and will be profiled in the October 9 issue of Radio Ink Magazine. The 29-year veteran (22 as a manager) has a lot of fans that work for him. Here's what one of his employees told Radio Ink. [read more] |
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 Serene and Pearl were born in New Zealand and raised in Australia. They now enjoy the country life in the United States, where they record and produce their podcast and new radio show from a cabin in the woods. Social media followers relate to the sisters because they lay out their day-to-day experiences for everyone to see. [read more] |
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 According to Forbes magazine Howard Stern leads the pack making $90 million between June 1, 2016, and June 1, 2017. Forbes says the SiriusXM host now has a net worth of $450 million. Conservative talkers dominated the balance of the Forbes list with Rush Limbaugh coming in second earning $84 million. [read more] |
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 For 15 years, Forecast has been the one conference that focuses on the near- and long-term economic future of the radio industry, and the trends, policies, and expectations that will impact its future. Held every year at New York’s Harvard Club, it's capped by the "Top 40" reception, honoring the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio. Here are 15 reasons you want to be there... [read more] |
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 The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced a multi-year agreement with iHeartMedia Cleveland to serve as the official broadcast home for Cavs basketball. WTAM-AM will continue as the long-time radio home of the Cavs. Games will also be simulcast on Rocker WMMS-FM. [read more] |
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 On December 18, Radio Ink will release its 6th annual Top Local Sports Talkers in America for 2017. It's been an exciting year in the sports talk format. Mike Francesa has held the #1 spot for all five years this list has been published. Who will be top dog this year? Make your nomination HERE. YOUR DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 20. [read more] |
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 Karen Wishart began her employment with Urban One as an Executive VP on October 2. She'll be taking over for Linda Vilardo as Chief Administrative Officer after Vilardo's final day on the job, which is December 31. The two will work together during the transition. According to an SEC filing, when Wishart takes over she'll be paid a base salary of $425,000 with an opportunity to make up to $150,000 in bonuses. [read more] |
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 Patrick Knight has won his Music Director stripes at Bonneville Country station 98.5 KYGO/Denver. He said: "To be named Music Director at a legendary station like 98.5 KYGO is truly an amazing honor and a privilege. I've been blessed to learn from and be around some of the best in the business." [read more] |
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 The host of Spencer’s Neighborhood has signed a new mulit-year contract with St. Louis’ 106.5 The Arch. Graves came to St. Louis and The Arch in October 2015, from the legendary WSTW in Wilmington, Delaware. Spencer’s Neighborhood includes co-hosts Cassiday Proctor and Brandon “Brando” Luttman. [read more] |
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 The New Jersey Devils announced that former goaltender Glenn “Chico” Resch will serve as a radio analyst, joining veteran play-by-play voice Matt Loughlin for Devils coverage on WFAN. The Devils also announced they've extended their agreement with WFAN to carry their games. This will be the 13th seasons the Devils will be heard on WFAN. No further details about the extension were announced. [read more] |
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 670 The Score has selected Pingree Grove, IL, native Stephen Johnson as the station’s “2017 Great Clips Fantasy Football Expert,” joining Joe Ostrowski’s Fantasy Football Today show on Sunday mornings, 8-9 a.m. CT. [read more] |
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 The new 105.3 Free (Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX) has added 15-year radio veteran Jim King to its ranks as the 10 a.m.-2 p.m. midday show host. The vastly experienced King returns to the terrestrial airwaves on "Greatest Hits of All Time (Country edition)" after a 9-year absence. [read more] |
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 A special audio blog is now available to stations from Dr. Lewis Jassey as a public service. Jassey tells Radio Ink he'd like stations to consider running the information he's providing in light of the recent tragic events in Las Vegas. [read more] |
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 Cumulus Media Washington, DC stations WRQX-FM and WMAL-AM and FM, and Inova Blood Donor Services are hosting a Vegas Victims’ Blood Drive Wednesday, October 11 in McLean, VA. WMAL PD Bill Hess said, “The injured – including some from our area – face a lengthy recovery, and this is one thing we can come together and do to help in our own individual way." [read more] |
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 The Nevada Broadcasters association is calling today "Broadcasters Unite Nevada Day." In the aftermath of the shooting in Las Vegas, the Nevada broadcasters are asking everyone in the state to show unity by wearing the state's colors: Silver and Blue. [read more] |
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 Entercom San Francisco radio stations Q102.1, 96.5 KOIT, 98.5 KFOX, and 95.7 The GAME are partnering with the Latino Community Foundation to raise funds for those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Mexico City and surrounding areas. The three-week campaign will officially launch October 6. [read more] |
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 It’s the 20th consecutive season ESPN Radio will broadcast the MLB postseason, and it will all culminate with the 113th World Series beginning Tuesday, October 24. Play-by-play commentator Dan Shulman and analyst Aaron Boone will call the World Series on ESPN Radio. Marc Kestecher will be the voice of ESPN Radio’s pre- and post-game coverage […] [read more] |
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 iHeartMedia will once again celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour 2017. The full artist lineup will be announced on October 10, but it has been confirmed that Liam Payne and Camila Cabello will perform at select stops throughout the tour. [read more] |
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