JUNE 2024
— Thursday, June 28th, 2024 —
Cox Media Layoffs Hit Miami & Other Market Clusters
COX MEDIA GROUP continues layoffs that began last week. The hardest hit markets were MIAMI and ORLANDO.
Beasley Media, Enco Systems, Benztown & Compass Media Enter AI Partnership
ENCO SYSTEMS, BENZTOWN, and COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS have entered an AI partnership with BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP. This agreement will provide SPECai, an AI-powered spec spot creator.
Diddy Halts $60M Sean John Legal Battle
SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS has dropped his $60 million lawsuit against SEAN JOHN (The fashion brand he founded) He sold 90 percent of the brand to GLOBAL BRANDS GROUP (GBG) in 2016. In 2021, he filed lawsuits against GBG, accusing them of using his likeness to promote their products without his permission.
— Thursday, June 20th, 2024 —
Barry Mayo, Kraig Kitchin Among 2024 Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees
The RADIO HALL OF FAME has revealed its 2024 induction class. The awards ceremony will take place on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19th at the OMNI NASHVILLE HOTEL in NASHVILLE, TN.
WCAO (Heaven 600)/Baltimore Inks Maurette Brown Clark For Mornings
iHEARTMEDIA Gospel WCAO-AM (HEAVEN 600)/BALTIMORE has added STELLAR AWARD-winning Gospel Artist/Air Talent MAURETTE BROWN CLARK to its lineup as morning host. The position had been vacant since the retirement of Rev. LEE MICHAELS in DECEMBER 2023.
Mediabase Adding Stations To Published Panel
Starting the week of June 23-29, MEDIABASE will update its published panels. The changes will be visible on the site by Thursday evening, June 27th. The initial add dates will be July 1st and 2nd. Panel adjustments and weights will be revised according to Winter 2024 data for PPM and monthly Diary markets.
WQHH/Lancing, MI Has A Programming Opportunity
We have an opening here at POWER 96.5 WQHH in LANSING, MICHIGAN because I’m heading off to another market to program. This job is for a full time Program Director/On air talent that knows Hip-Hop and R&B. LANSING, is the capitol of Michigan and is just an hour north of DETROIT. The owners of MACDONALD BROADCASTING COMPANY own a total of 10 stations in the state of Michigan.
Consultant Gary Berkowitz Posts Format Position Opportunity
Everybody talks about doing this, and now it’s going to happen. The return of CLASSIC TOP-40! For my radio friends. This is a REMOTE opportunity. Classic Hits playing 70s-80s (a few 60s and 90s too). We are looking for middays (Think RON LUNDY type) and nights (BIG RON O’BRIEN, BANANA JOE types). Shifts are 4 hours M-F and an occasional WEEKEND.
BIN: Black Information Network Unveils Gun Safety Awareness Campaign
iHEARTMEDIA/BIN: BLACK INFORMATION NETWORK has launched “LOCK IT AND STORE IT! A gun safety Awareness Campaign stressing the importance of keeping guns away from children. The initiative will feature special reports, news stories, and social media content about unintentional shootings involving Black children in AMERICA.
SupeRadio Will Distribute ‘AfroZone’ Afrobeats For Syndication
SUPERADIO and MILES AHEAD BROADCASTING LLC have entered into a distribution and advertising sales agreement for the national distribution of the AFROZONS Radio Show. AFROZONS is the first syndicated radio show to bring Afrobeats to U.S. radio.
— Thursday, June 13th, 2024 —
gamma. Names Lionel Ridenour EVP/Promotions For Top 40, Urban, Rhythm, and R&B
gamma. has named LIONEL RIDENOUR Executive Vice President of Promotions. He’ll be spearheading the promotional efforts for all formats including Top 40, Urban, Rhythm, and R&B.
Supa Cindy Exits WEDR (99 JAMZ)/Miami
SUPA CINDY co-host of THE PAC JAM MORNING SHOW WITH DJ NASTY 305, has exited COX MEDIA Urban WEDR (99 JAMZ)/MIAMI. She had been with the company for 20 years. CINDY cited on social media that she has chosen to prioritize her mental health and personal well-being.
St. Louis Radio Veteran Terry Fox Has Died
Radio veteran Production Director/Air Talent TERRY (FOXMAN) FOX recently died in ST. LOUIS (6/7)
iHeartMedia/Chicago Celebrates 20 Years Of Local Community Advisory Board
iHEARTMEDIA/CHICAGO cluster of stations are celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Local Advisory Board (LAB) for “Living And Building CHICAGO Together. The program was created to strengthen the company’s existing partnerships in the CHICAGO community.
BMG Revamps Executive Structure
BMG has revealed its U.S. FRONTLINE RECORDED new structure and it follows the implemented BMG Next Strategy plan. BMG NORTH AMERICA FRONTLINE RECORDING Pres. JON LOBA will now assume the expanded role of FRONTLINE RECORDINGS, THE AMERICAS Pres. He’ll be responsible for the teams in the U.S., CANADA, MEXICO, and BRAZIL.
— Thursday, June 6th, 2024 —
Tems Opens NPR Music’s 2024 Black Music Month With ‘Tiny Desk’ Concert
NPR Music’s TINY DESK Concert series will feature Black female artists for BLACK MUSIC MONTH. The GRAMMY Award winning Nigerian singer TEMS will Kick off the month of special programming for the in-office audiences.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Divests From Revolt Media Company
SEAN COMBS, facing legal actions over allegations of sexual and physical abuse, has sold his majority stake in REVOLT, the media company he founded, reported the NEW YORK TIMES.
ESSENCE Festival 2024! Usher, Janet Jackson, Frankie Beverly, Charlie Wilson
The ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE will celebrate its 30th anniversary in NEW ORLEANS from JULY 5th through JULY 7th. The evening concert series will take place at CAESARS SUPERDOME STADIUM.