Month: July 2022

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AU & NZ

Loz gets a show that’s all about her

July 26, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Loz gets a show that’s all about her

A case of careful what you wish for? Triple M Adelaide’s Laura ‘Loz’ O’Callaghan is still recovering from the ultimate stitch up, courtesy of her breakfast co-hosts Roo and Ditts.It all started when Loz jokingly mentioned to Thomo (Mark Thomas) that Roo and Ditts sometimes don’t hear her when she speaks.That piece of information got back… Read More
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iHeartMedia Promotes Marshal Burgess to Portland Market President

July 26, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on iHeartMedia Promotes Marshal Burgess to Portland Market President

iHeartMedia has announced the appointment of Marshal Burgess as Market President for their Portland OR cluster. Burgess has been with the cluster for 25 years rising from an account executive in 1997 to Local Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, VP/Sales, and since 2018 SVP/Sales. He briefly worked at CBS Radio Portland before joining what would […] […]

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Was Robin Williams the first podcaster?

July 26, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Was Robin Williams the first podcaster?

Was Robin Williams the first podcaster?Some compelling evidence has been unearthed suggesting that yes, he may well have been.Podnews editor James Cridland notes that while the word ‘podcast’ emerged in 2004, it could be argued the American actor and comedian was podcasting well before the term was even invented.Williams was an early investor in audiobook… Read More
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iHeartMedia Promotes Noreen Ippolito To San Diego Market President; Melissa Forrest Moves To Consulting Role

July 26, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on iHeartMedia Promotes Noreen Ippolito To San Diego Market President; Melissa Forrest Moves To Consulting Role

iHeartMedia has announced the promotion of Noreen Ippolito to Market President for their San Diego and Riverside/San Bernardino stations. Ippolito has been with iHeartMedia San Diego and its predecessors since 1995 most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales. During her tenure she has also held titles of Director of Business Development, Director of NTR, […] […]

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WCBS-FM At 50 … And 15

July 26, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on WCBS-FM At 50 … And 15

Radio is dominated by heritage brands, which means a lot of stations celebrating major anniversaries every year. (Any station that went or returned to CHR in 1997, for instance, is 25 years old.) WCBS-FM New York is celebrating two this month. It first went Oldies on July 7, 1972. It returned to the format now […] […]