Pio Ferro Joins Meruelo Media To Lead Programming and Content
Los Angeles' Meruelo Media has announced the appointment of Pio Ferro as its new Senior Vice President of Programming and Content, effective May 13. Ferro joins Meruelo from MediaCo in New York City, where he oversaw programming at Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS.
Murfin Media Unleashes ‘The Twister’ On Wichita Radio
Murfin Media Wichita has launched 100.5 The Twister (KVWF), promising to deliver the top hits in country music. Leading the team is longtime meteorologist and radio personality Dan Holiday, who takes on dual roles as Program Director and Morning Drive Host.
CRB Names Agenda Committee For Country Radio Seminar 2025
Country Radio Broadcasters has solidified its Agenda Committee for the 2025 Country Radio Seminar, featuring a mix of returning leaders and fresh faces from across the industry. CRS 2025 is scheduled for February 19-21.
iHeartMedia, Good Karma Brands To Share Wisconsin Sports
The University of Wisconsin Athletics Department has confirmed an extended partnership with iHeartMedia Wisconsin and has brought on Good Karma Brands as a new radio broadcast partner through agreements facilitated by Badger Sports Properties.
AM For Every Vehicle Act Gains US Senate Supermajority
On Thursday morning, the names of twelve Senators were officially added to the record as co-sponsors of S.1669, introduced by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) this past May. Both Senators had teased the Supermajority earlier this week.
Radio’s Most Influential Women Known The Power Of Mentorship
When Radio Ink published our first Most Influential Women In Radio list 25 years ago, that inaugural class banded together to elevate generations of women to come. With a new class, comes a new perspective on mentorship and empowerment.
Women to Watch: Lori Flowers, Radio One/Reach Media
(By Charese Fruge') Lori Flowers is Manager of Integrated Marketing and Project Management for local Radio One stations and Reach Media’s nationally syndicated shows. Her side hustle is teaching.
From Rejection to Referral: How to Win Even When You Lose
(By Chris Stonick) Most consultants want to tell you how great they are. And sure, if you have a few minutes, I’ll probably go down that same path. But in reality, I have been on more than my fair share of bad calls.
House GOP to Investigate NPR for Bias; CEO Maher Summoned
As the party reignites calls to defund the broadcast company, US House Republicans have summoned NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher to Capitol Hill for a hearing on accusations of liberal ideological bias within the public radio organization.
Saga Charlottesville Adds ‘Cville Right Now’ Digital News Arm
As part of Saga Communications' digital expansion, Charlottesville, VA, is joining other Saga markets in the launch of a new online news service. Cville Right Now mirrors localized platform debuts in Clarksville, TN, Asheville, NC, and Jonesboro, AR.
New Ballance For MARC Radio Group Gainesville With GSM Hire
Lance Ballance is joining MARC Radio Group as General Sales Manager for its Gainesville/Ocala, FL cluster. Ballance transitions to MARC from Ramar Communications in Lubbock, TX, where he was a Brand Manager and account executive.
FOX News’ Brian Kilmeade Joins Dallas Talk Radio At KLIF
FOX News' Brian Kilmeade is joining the weekday lineup at Cumulus Media Dallas' 570 KLIF-AM, starting Monday, May 6. The Brian Kilmeade Show will air in the midday slot, bringing Kilmeade's experience in politics, finance, sports, and entertainment.
Mike Gallagher and Joey Hudson Join 98.9 WORD In Greenville
Audacy has announced updates to the weekday programming lineup for News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD) in Greenville, taking effect on May 6. The schedule refresh reintroduces Mike Gallagher to the lineup at middays with The Mike Gallagher Show.
Podcast Ad Rates Dip In April, As Children’s Series Offer Value
Libsyn has released its Podcast Advertising Rates for April 2024. In April, the average cost per thousand impressions for a 60-second ad was $21.75, marking a slight decrease from March 2024's rate of $21.94 and April 2023's rate of $22.76.
Subscriber Loss Mars Otherwise Stable SiriusXM Q1
SiriusXM has experienced a significant decline in self-pay subscribers, losing 359,000 customers in the first quarter of this year, a larger loss compared to the 347,000 subscribers it shed during the same period last year.
Hyundai Is The Latest Automaker Adding SiriusXM 360L Audio
Hyundai Motor America has renewed and enhanced its partnership with SiriusXM, planning to introduce the broadcaster's SiriusXM with 360L satellite and streaming audio platform in Hyundai and Genesis vehicles starting in 2025.