Radio/Music News Tues-Thurs-Fri
— Thursday, December 20th, 2024 —
25 Things Turning 25 In 2025
“The camera phone and podcasts have birthdays coming up.”
24 Discontinued 70s & 80s Foods That We’ll Never Stop Craving
“I don’t miss Fruit Wrinkles or frozen TV dinners.”
— Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 —
2025 NAB Crystal Radio Awards Relocate From Las Vegas To Washington DC
“I assume there is a reason.”
— Friday, December 13th, 2024 —
iHeartMedia Redesigns iHeartRadio App With New Features
“A possible game changer.”
— Thursday, December 12th, 2024 —
Papa Smurf Departs KMEZ/New Orleans Amid Cumulus Media Cuts
“He has a warm, smooth, hypnotic voice.”
Former Music Exec. Ric Ross Opens Big Peach Running Co. Store
“Use your skills and reinvent yourself.”
— Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 —
ChatGPT Pro Subscription Will Cost $200 A Month
“Smarter comes at a higher price.”
Charlamagne Launches Krystal Franchise In Orangeburg, SC
“He’s building a business Empire.”
— Friday, December 6th, 2024 —
Gracie Awards 50th Anniversary Early Bird Deadline, Dec. 12th
“This is a great opportunity to shine.”
— Thursday, December 5th, 2024 —
iHeartPodcasts & Black Effect Network Team Up For ‘Decisions, Decisions’ Debut
“It’s a win-win.”
Carter Broadcast Group/Kansas City Presents 31st Annual Toy & Food Drive
“Tis the season.”
Atlantic Music Group Appoints Cara Donatto EVP/Media Strategy
“Returning Home”
— Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 —
MediaCo Holding Inc. Completes Debt Repayment To Emmis Communications
“It’s theirs now.”
WJMZ-HD3 (Streetz 99.5)/Greenville Flips To Christmas Music
“AC After the Holidays?”
— Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 —
Meta & Google Compete In AI-Powered Text-To-Audio Tools
“AI sound wars.”
— Friday, November 22nd, 2024 —
Cumulus Media Eliminates Chris Connors WLXC/Columbia, SC PD Position
“Not a happy holiday.”
— Thursday, November 21st, 2024 —
WALR (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta Names Michael Saunders Dir./Branding & Programming
“One of the best.”
Cumulus Media WUHT/Birmingham PD/Air Talent Tasha Simone Exits
“They’ve also parted ways with R&B WLXC/Columbia PD Chris Connors.”
— Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 —
Joel Denver, Seth Resler Launch Radio Rendezvous Virtual Networking
“You could learn a thing or two.”
Mike Bell Exits Cumulus Media Regional PD Position
“A hard worker.”
— Friday, November 15th, 2024 —
KBLX/SF Bids Farewell To Antoine Davis After Two Decades
“Nothing lasts forever.”
— Thursday, November 14th, 2024 —
Nielsen’s New PPM 3-Minute Quarter Hour Credit Begins In January 2025
“It will potentially consistently improve ratings for stations targeting younger audiences.”
Brian ‘B’ Paiz Joins Curtis Media’s WPLW (Pulse-FM) 96.9/Goldsboro
“Back To Work.”
— Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 —
Yale University Introduces Course On Beyoncé’s Cultural Legacy
“All hail to the Queen Bey”
Eddie Murphy To Portray George Clinton In Biopic
“This film will tear the roof off the sucker.”
MIW Launches Erica Farber Mentorship In Management Program
“Don’t pass up this opportunity.”
— Friday, November 8th, 2024 —
Grammy Museum To Open Luther Vandross Exhibit
“It’s been long overdue.”
— Thursday, November 7th, 2024 —
Carter Broadcast Group, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Host 2nd Annual ‘Warm Clothing Drive’
“They care about the community.”
Core Radio Group Brings Streetz 100.3 To New Orleans
“There’s a new competition in town”
— Thuesday, November 5th, 2024 —
Quincy Jones, 28-Time Grammy Winner Dies At 91
“A creative visionary across multiple entertainment fields.”
WMGC (105.1 The Bounce)/Detroit ‘Mean Jean’ Fremont Exits
“Moving on is never easy.”
Urban One Appoints Claudia De Leon VP/GM for Cleveland & Head of Spanish Broadcast Operations
“Excellent strategic move.”
Miami Radio Veteran Jill Tracey Dies at 60
“She was really good at what she did.”
— Friday, November 1st, 2024 —
Young Thug Takes Plea Deal In Criminal Trial
“Hopefully he’ll get it together.”