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WorldDAB renames its annual summit

WorldDAB has announced a new name of its annual conference – WorldDAB Summit, which will take place as a live online event on November 9.The members-only session will continue as the WorldDAB General Assembly, taking place as usual on the day before the Summit, on November 8. Here’s how the programme for the two days will look:8 November  10:00 – 11:30 CET   WorldDAB General Assembly 2021 (members only)

The WorldDAB General Assembly is when our members will hear directly from the WorldDAB leadership, including the President, Treasurer, Vice Presidents and Committee Chairs, about WorldDAB’s progress and work over the past year, and priorities for the coming year. The recipient of the WorldDAB Award for Outstanding Service and the results of this year’s WorldDAB leadership election will be announced at this meeting, which is restricted to members of WorldDAB only.9 November 10:00 – 15:00 CET   WorldDAB Summit 2021 (open to all)The WorldDAB Summit 2021 brings together digital radio experts from around the world and across the radio industry.  In one day you will have the opportunity to:•    Connect with expert speakers through LIVE questions and answers•    Get inspired by keynote sessions from industry leaders•    Join us from anywhere around the worldThe WorldDAB Summit is free to attend, and is open to both members and non-members. More details and registration information will follow shortly. […]

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Winning cash becomes a laughing matter on MIX FM

During this pandemic, some Malaysians have discovered hidden talents, including a penchant for comedy, as they entertain family and friends while staying at home. MIX FM listeners can use their comedic talents and stand a chance to win RM100 in daily cash prizes through contest, ‘MIX Make Us Laugh’ from now until 24 September, weekdays from 7am to 7pm, and weekends, from 9am to 11am, on-air or on the SYOK app.To win, interested contestants can listen to MIX FM and prepare to tell MIX announcers a joke that will make them laugh. Listeners can participate by:Being the first caller through when the cue to call is aired.

Announcers will then ask the contestant a simple question and which will need to be answered correctly.Then, contestants must tell the announcers an original and creative joke which should be between 1 to 2 minutes. Jokes must not include any elements of indecency, and must not be defamatory, scandalous, explicit, inflammatory, obscene, profane, or blasphemous, or will be disqualified.The announcers will then identify if the jokes meet the criteria and the winner will take home RM100 in every segment.The best jokes will be shortlisted to the final round and the winner of ‘MIX Make Us Laugh’ contest will be announced later this month and will take home a grand prize of RM1000. […]

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Real Rock 104.9 Greenville To Flip To Fox Sports Monday

As first reported in our 9/9 Domain Insight report, iHeartMedia will flip “Real Rock 104.9” WROO Mauldin/Greenville SC to “Fox Sports 104.9” on Monday, September 13. While still running its previous Rock playlist, WROO’s imaging has been replaced by promos hyping the “New Sound of Sports For The Upstate” coming on Monday morning with the […] […]

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August 2021 (7/22 – 8/18) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 3: First Time On Top For KSMG

Day 3 of Nielsen Audio’s PPM releases are now available for Portland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Columbus. All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings. Radio One Adult R&B “105.3 RNB” WOSF claims the Charlotte market lead for the first time in over […] […]

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First Listen: Delilah’s KDUN; ‘Throwback’ 24/7, WREO

Of the half-dozen or so format changes that took place over Labor Day Weekend, there are at least three that will likely be of special interest to Ross On Radio readers. There’s the first fulltime affiliate of Tony Lorino’s Throwback Nation Classic Hits format, the launch of syndicated host Delilah Rene’s venture into station ownership, […] […]

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Lynne Hayes-Freeland To Step Down From KDKA Midday Show

Lynne Hayes-Freeland will step down from her daily 12-3pm show on Audacy News/Talk 1020 KDKA/100.1 W261AX Pittsburgh on November 12. Hayes-Freeland joined KDKA in January 2019 after spending 42 years at former sister station KDKA-TV as a general assignment reporter and hosting a weekly show about African American issues. After stepping down from the daily […] […]