Controversial talk show host Bruce Bond has resigned from Patrick Sickafus-owned rock WTPA (92.1) Harrisburg, PA after being told by station management to no longer talk disrespectful of President Donald Trump. Up until his resignation, Bond hosted a Saturday morning talk show on the station. Bond posted a letter from general manager/program director Tim Michaels..
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Bruce Bond Leaves WTPA After Trump-Bashing Backlash.
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NPR, CBS Radio News Win Big At Murrow Awards.
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The Radio and Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) announced the 2017 National Edward R. Murrow Awards winners, with all to be honored this October in New York. Hubbard Broadcasting news WTOP Washington, DC will be honored with the Large Market Overall Excellence award; CBS Radio News receives the nod for Overall Excellence in Network Radio,..
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Cumulus Upgrades Alternative With New Orleans Signal Swap.
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A frequency swap in Louisiana brings modern rock from “The Underground” to a signal that provides coverage for a majority of the state’s population. Cumulus Media New Orleans has moved “Nash FM” from the 92.3 frequency to 106.1, switching places with modern rock “106.1 The Underground.” The Underground has been re-christened as “Alt 92.3” and..
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CBS Radio E-Newsletter Keeps New Yorkers From ‘Missing Out’.
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CBS Radio wants to make sure New Yorkers don’t miss a beat. The company’s New York radio cluster is launching a new daily e-newsletter detailing the area’s latest news, information and trends. “FOMO: New York,” short for “Fear of Missing Out,” will feature stories from CBS Radio’s radio stations and websites. It will also include..
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Denver Morning Duo Return In Show Backed By Pot Dealership.
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Longtime Denver market morning hosts Larry and Kathie J have found a new broadcast home—backed by one of Colorado’s largest marijuana dispensary chains. They’ll premiere next month on an internet radio station backed by The Green Solution and, as part of the deal, host Larry Ulibarri is introducing his own cannabis strain to be sold..
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Study Proves Radio’s Winning Efficiency For SoCal Auto Dealers.
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The first automotive research study fielded exclusively for Southern California radio uncovers some important new findings about the value of AM/FM radio for today’s competitive auto industry. “The Automotive Path to Purchase Study,” conducted by Nielsen for the Southern California Broadcasters Association (SCBA), is being used to convince automotive clients and agencies to make broadcast..
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Magna Forecast: Internet, Led By Mobile, To Pass TV Ad Sales.
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Driven by mobile, social and video, the internet has surpassed television as the No. 1 category for ad spending. According to a new Magna Global forecast, digital media will represent 40% of total global ad spend this year, while television claims 36%. And within digital, mobile emerges as the dominant force, commanding 54% of all..
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Minal Patel Named Project Manager at Mediabase.
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Minal Patel has been promoted to project manager at Mediabase. Patel joined the company in 2008 as the director of client services and has advanced through various departments in the company. “Minal will play a key role in leading our new user interface design,” President/CEO Philippe Generali commented. “She has done a terrific job of..
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Lois Lewis Named APD/MD at KNIX.
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iHeartMedia country KNIX (102.5) Phoenix has awarded midday talent Lois Lewis with the title of assistant program director/music director. She fills the role left with Anthony Allen’s move to the company’s country combo KASE-FM (100.7) and KVET-FM (98.1) Austin, TX – where he is program director and hosts afternoons on KASE. “I’ve worked with Lois..
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Radio Must Prep Strategically For Strong Back To School.
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Summer may officially be a week away, but retailers are already looking ahead to fall and the back to school shopping season, which is expected to be strong. eMarketer sees back to school retail sales growing 4.6% to $857.2 billion this year, compared with 2016 levels. Back to school is big business for radio stations..
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