Bouldin’s Second Buy In A Week Is Finalized
On Friday, the radio ownership group led by Roger Bouldin agreed to purchase an AM/FM combo in Virginia’s Appalachia region. It turns out that was one of two deals finalized last week by Bouldin.
John DeBella Hosts Final Morning Show
After more than 48 years on the air, the man who brought the "Morning Zoo" to the Delaware Valley and who has been ensconced at Beasley Media Group-owned WMGK-FM 102.9 for the past 21 years said his final goodbyes to his morning show audience on Friday. With that farewell, John DeBella entered retirement, with Beasley Chief Executive Officer Caroline Beasley present to congratulate him on his career.
Meet Bonneville’s New Chief Content Officer
She dedicated 25 years to a career as a television news anchor and reporter, with a decade spent at Bonneville's KSL-5 in Salt Lake City. Additionally, she's been an instructor of broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University and a member of the LDS Church media team. Meet the new EVP/Chief Content Officer for Bonneville.
Skyview Networks and ABC Audio Agree to Separate
A partnership between Skyview Networks and ABC Audio will be coming to an end at the end of 2023, the Phoenix-based radio syndication and national ad sales firm has confirmed.
Bouldin Adds In Appalachia With AM/FM Combo
He began his career in broadcasting at age 16 working Sunday mornings at a daytime AM station near his hometown in Alabama. Today, Roger Bouldin serves at Corporate General Manager for Bristol Broadcasting Company and as the founder of his own Bouldin Radio. That entity has just agreed to purchase an AM/FM combo in Virginia's Appalachia region.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Steve Shine
Steve Shine, a Partner in the Indiana general practice law firm Shine & Hardin, sits with Adam R Jacobson on the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to discuss the importance of local radio in Fort Wayne, where he's been for decades. LISTEN HERE
Urban One Finally Ready To Release FY 2022 Results
The company needed to adjust its financial statements due to a reevaluation of its investment interest in the MGM National Harbor casino resort, which Urban One sold on April 21. We now know when the long-awaited FY '22 fiscal report will be released by the company led by Alfred Liggins III.
Retention Bonuses Go To Audacy’s Top Leaders
Instead of annual bonuses, the audio content creation and distribution company will be giving cash-based retention bonus awards of varying amounts to its five leaders in the C-Suite and on the market level. For the CEO, it means $1 million in his pocket.
Sweet Move For Byars As NRG Names New Omaha Head
A seven-station group of radio properties that includes "1620 The Zone," "La Nueva," "Power 106.9," "Sweet 98.5," "The Keg" and News/Talk KOIL-AM is welcoming a new GM. She arrives at NRG Media's Omaha cluster with a resume heavy on local newspaper leadership posts.
A Taylor-Made Leader For Beasley In Detroit
There's a new leader for heralded Classic Rocker WCSX-FM in Detroit, Active Rock sibling WRIF-FM, Adult R&B WDMK "105.9 KISS FM" and retro hip-hop WMGC "105.1 The Bounce," as well as the Black Gospel Praise Network airing on FM translators across the Motor City region.
Registration Opens For NAB Show New York
It comes with "fresh perspectives, amazing people and all kinds of new-to-you and new-to-market tech." That's the big marketing push behind the 2023 NAB Show New York, now a draw for radio industry leaders and executives who seek a gathering place that keeps them in the spotlight.
Puig’s Successor Selected As Univision Miami Head
In April, Claudia Puig shifted to a newly created role within TelevisaUnivision, ending her 26-year tenure as the head of the company's broadcast media properties in Miami. Now, the new leader for South Florida has been named by the company led by CEO Wade Davis.
‘Suga’ Slap The Result Of FM Translator Complaint In SWFL
A LPFM serving the Jamaican community of Fort Myers, Fla., protested the FCC's approval of a modification to a co-channel FM translator's signal pattern, which it claims caused interference. But, the LPFM's arguments are moot — it waited too long to raise its concerns to the FCC. There's more: the LPFM fibbed about its power output and now faces a fine.
Salem Gets a Nasdaq Delisting Notice. But, Is It A Concern?
Salem Media Group on Friday received a warning that it is not in compliance with the $1 minimum bid price required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, under its rules. But, unlike Audacy Corp. or Urban One, is this more of a technicality than a worry for investors and for those in the executive leadership suite?
Senators Ask Seven Automakers to Keep AM Radio in Vehicles
In the wake of Ford’s recent announcement that it will keep AM radio in its 2024 vehicles, Ted Cruz and Ed Markey today sent a bipartisan letter to seven automakers that have either removed or plan to remove broadcast AM radio in their current and future vehicle models, including EVs.