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| Is Podcasting Ruining Radio?, WKBW Rockets To The Top |
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| Radio Headlines For Thursday 6-22-2017 |
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 A new study from NPR and Edison Research says yes. Consumers who own home smart speakers, such as Amazon's Alexa or Google's Home, are listening to much more audio in their homes than they were before they purchased these devices. [read more] |
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 (by Renee Cassis) At the RAIN Podcast Business Summit in New York City Wednesday, Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein said, “There is a fear that podcasting ruins radio." Goldstein interviewed iHeartRadio's Elvis Duran, and Senior Vice President of Podcasting, Chris Peterson, both of whom found great value in the podcast extensions of Duran’s Morning Show. [read more] |
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 Wednesday was a big day for WKBW in Buffalo. A massive amount of votes shot the station right up to number one in our "20 Greatest Top 40 Stations of All Time" poll. Cast your vote now. Your top 10 choices will appear in the July 24 issue of Radio Ink right next to the top picks from Lee Abrams and Randy Michaels. Here is the leaderboard as of 7 p.m. Wednesday. [read more] |
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 Following our article on Wednesday entitled "GMs: Would You Ever Hire Bond? Bruce Bond," his co-host Toni Carran called Radio Ink, and sent in a comment to state their case. Bond quit his job after being told not to discuss politics during his Saturday morning show on WTPA in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. [read more] |
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 (By Gary Berkowitz) From radio’s earliest days, remotes have been a part of our landscape. Today, they still cause much talk at radio stations. Should we do remotes or not is the most common asked question (especially among programmers). [read more] |
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 Twenty-seven-year old Jud Heussler is the program director for Curtis Media’s WPLW & WWPL in Raleigh, NC. He started his life in radio as an intern with WGR-AM in Buffalo when he was a senior in high school. In late 2016 he was hired by Curtis Media as the program director at WPLW & WWPL. Let’s find out why this millennial chose radio as a career. [read more] |
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 As if she wasn't busy enough growing her company, Beasley Media CEO Caroline Beasley is taking on even more responsibility. She's been elected NAB joint chair by the NAB Board of Directors. NRG CEO Mary Quass was re-elected Radio Board first vice-chair and Neuhoff CEO Beth Neuhoff was re-elected Radio Board second vice-chair. Beasley was Radio Ink's 2017 Executive of The Year. Quass was voted Radio's #1 leader in 2017. Neuhoff has consistently been one of Radio Ink's Most Influential Women in Radio. [read more] |
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 According to Law360 a federal judge in Texas significantly trimmed the lawsuit brought by Cumulus against syndicated talker Michael Baisden. Cumulus said it overpaid Baisden by $1 million. Back in 2014 Cumulus filed the lawsuit in Dallas, alleging Baisden was accidentally paid for 15 months after he left. Cumulus called it an accounting error of approximately $66,666.67 for each of the fifteen payments that were made to the host. [read more] |
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 Part of the reason iHeartMedia executives travel and participate at Cannes is to hobnob and schmooze with executives spending the big money on advertising. And to raise the level of awareness for radio. For the sixth year in a row, iHeartMedia and MediaLink hosted a VIP Dinner at Cannes. [read more] |
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 This week, the NAB Education Foundation held its annual Celebration of Service to America Awards in Washington, D.C. CMG's WEDR-FM in Hollywood, FL, and Air 1 Media's KZLV-FM in San Antonio took home awards for radio. Watch a highlight video of the event HERE. Here are the details of the WEDR and KZLV wins... [read more] |
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 Her name is Rosemary Harold and she will serve as Chief of the Enforcement Bureau. Harold is an attorney with considerable experience both within the agency and in private practice. She is also a former journalist. The Enforcement Bureau manages Commission work enforcing the Communications Act, FCC rules, and various licensing terms and conditions. [read more] |
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 The Todd Starnes Show (12-3 p.m./ET) begins Wednesday, July 5. It replaces The John Gibson Show. Monday, July 10 will see the debut of The Tom Shillue Show (3-6 p.m.) which replaces The Tom Sullivan Show. [read more] |
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 The Gracies Luncheon, honoring local and student radio, television, and interactive media Gracies recipients, will be held Tuesday, June 27 in New York at Cipriani on 42nd. Jane Pauley will be acknowledged with the Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award. [read more] |
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 The Mike Gallagher Show has brought in longtime Gallagher associate Joey Hudson as GM of the nationally syndicated Talk program. Hudson, who is the Executive Director of Gallagher's 501(c)3 non-profit foundation Gallagher's Army: Fallen Officer Fund, exits WGTK-WRTH/Greenville, SC , where he is GM, to take up the new position. [read more] |
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 Five radio identities have been named by the Arizona Broadcasters Association in ABA's 28th Annual Hall of Fame class. The 2017 inductees, who were chosen based on their outstanding contributions to broadcast journalism, are Jan D’Atri, Bob Davies, Steve Goddard, Allen Kath, and Michael Owens. [read more] |
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 Longtime Salem, Oregon, radio host Warren Franklin has joined the News-Talk team at 1430 KYKN. Franklin will provide news and commentary as the AM drive host. He will also broadcast live from remote locations 15 times monthly. [read more] |
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 Rex Long will be the new PD and on-air talent for 98.9 Magic FM in Colorado Springs. Long joins Magic from Cumulus in Montgomery where he has been PD for the past seven years at WHHY-FM. He was also PD for KCDD-FM in Abilene. Long started his radio career in Dallas as on-air talent and PD at Kiss-FM. He starts his new job Monday, June 26. [read more] |
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 TKRN CEO Tom Kent said he's more than excited to become a SAG-AFTRA shop. "We embrace all of it's principles and look forward to a long and prosperous future together. Our current and future affiliates know how committed we have been to showcasing excellent talent and this deal is a major indication that our commitment will continue." The Tom Kent Radio Network has over 500 affiliates nationwide. [read more] |
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