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Gauteng’s newest talk radio station, Power 98.7, dominated the 2017 Liberty Radio Awards by collecting the highest number of awards for any commercial radio station in South Africa. At a classy ceremony in Sandton, the three-year-old newcomer was the talk of the night after scooping six awards in key categories, upstaging more established and older..
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With Mother’s Day 10 days away, a pair of new industry reports offer account execs fresh ammo for pitching prospects on radio’s ability to reach this crucial consumer segment of decision makers, multi-taskers and media junkies. Moms yield $2.5 trillion in annual buying power, and the Radio Advertising Bureau drills down into the group in..
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Hearst Communications rock “98 Rock” WIYY Baltimore adds comedian, and former co-host of “The Brother Wease Show,” Marianne Sierk to afternoons – joining current host and market vet Kirk McEwen for “The Kirk and Marianne Show.” “I got my first choice to join me on this quest in total afternoon domination,” McEwen remarked. “This girl..
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Chicago’s news/talk WGN (720) may be poised to get a new owner. Multiple media reports say a bidding war has erupted over buying Tribune Media and its much sought-after portfolio of 42 television stations. Among the potential bidders are the private equity firm Blackstone Group, 21st Century Fox, Nexstar Broadcasting and Sinclair Broadcast Group—the latter..
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Salem Radio Network syndicated host Hugh Hewitt is rumored to be in talks with MSNBC to host a weekend evening program. The conservative talker’s possible addition has some staffers curious about the direction NBC News chairman Andy Lack has for the network. According to the New York magazine, MSNBC was courting Hewitt for a weekend..
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When changes are made to radio shows it is often hard for anyone other than those at the proverbial coalface to understand. So we thought we’d elucidate in five (yes we love the number 5) key statements here. Why? Because we do what we do for you, the 5FM community. Why Roger Goode took breakfast..
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Just like other radio stations, including Kaya FM, Metro FM, 947 and 702, 5FM has announced changes to its presenter line-up. The changes include brand new drive time shows, as Roger Goode and his team make the switch to mornings from afternoon, and Thando Thabethe and former East Coast Radio personality Msizi James head up..
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The inaugural class of 2017 Innovation of Music Award winners has been announced and it includes some well-known radio executives, programmers and talent. The class will be recognized during a ceremony on Tues., June 6 at the Westin Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Winners of the previously announced country music station awards nominees will also be..
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