US

Tales of the Infringement Whisperer

Editor’s note: I first wrote this story five years ago, already after the Marvin Gaye estate had already won a judgment against “Blurred Lines.” I’m republishing it now that the estate of Gaye’s co-writer Ed Townsend is in court with Ed Sheeran. This is a story about piecing together the connections between songs, sometimes many […] […]

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Shawn Fort Rises To Cromwell Nashville General Manager

Cromwell Media has announced that Nashville Director of Sales Shawn Fort will rise to General Manager while VP/Market Manager Dennis Gwiazdon moves into an advisory role. Fort joined Cromwell in December 2020 after previously spending a decade in sales at Entercom Memphis from 2007 to 2017. Gwiazdon has led Cromwell Nashville since November 2019 after […] […]

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Willy Debuts In Lufkin/Nacogdoches

Bryan Broadcasting has closed on its $265,000 purchase of Country “103 The Bull” 103.3 KJCS Nacogdoches/Lufkin TX from Carolyn Vance’s Radio Licensing Inc. and has flipped the station to Classic Country “Willy 103.3“. As first expected in our 4/6 Domain Insight, the flip took place around 2:30pm with Little Texas’ “God Blessed Texas”, George Strait […] […]

ASIA

More speakers announced for Radiodays Asia 2023

Radiodays Asia, the leading radio and podcasting conference in the Asia-Pacific, has announced more speakers for this year’s event which will be held 5-6 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Deb Hishon, Media Measurement Director, Triton Digital, Australia and New ZealandDeb has been working on Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) contracts for 20 years and in media research for almost 25. During this time, she has acquired a deep knowledge of the media and radio industries in both Australia and New Zealand. Part of Deb’s role is assisting clients with using the radio ratings and providing additional qualitative and quantitative data to guide them with their strategic direction; from programming to product management to aid revenue and audience growth.Guang Jin YEO, founder of Singapore-based podcast production house, 1 Up MediaGuang Jin YEO is the founder of Singapore-based podcast production house, 1 Up Media and works primarily with TV networks. Coming from an ex-P&G media analyst & strategist background he is able to provide the broader picture of local East/South-East Asian podcast media landscape.Andrea Ho, Australian Film, Television and Radio School’s Discipline LeadAndrea is an experienced media executive, leader, and on-air broadcaster and producer in radio and audio. She is currently the Discipline Lead, Radio and Podcasting at AFTRS. Andrea worked at the ABC as Head of Planning for the Regional and Local Division. More recently Andrea was the Director of Education for the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas.Radiodays Asia is a collaboration between Radiodays Europe, the world´s largest and leading conference for radio, audio and podcast, and broadcasting and podcast partners in Asia and Australia. The 2023 edition will run over two days in two tracks with 50 sessions. Top international speakers and industry leaders as well as successful producers and market experts will share their insights.Register for Radiodays Asia at Super Early Bird prices before June 1. […]

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Julee McArdle Rises To Program Director At KCEZ

Results Radio has announced the promotion of Julee ‘DJ Jigga Julee’ McArdle to Program Director of CHR “Power 102.1” KCEZ Los Molinos/Chico CA. McArdle began at the station as midday host and Dance mixer in 2011. After time in college, she returned to the company working in multiple roles including promotions and traffic/continuity. In 2021, […] […]