Month: August 2023

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AU & NZ

Brian Gallagher announced as Boomtown’s independent Chairman

August 14, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Brian Gallagher announced as Boomtown’s independent Chairman

The Boomtown collective has announced former SCA Chief Sales Officer Brian Gallagher as its independent Chairman. Gallagher became Chairman when Boomtown launched in 2019 to champion regional Australia and its importance to advertisers.As independent Chair, Gallagher will focus on Boomtown’s marketing while collaborating with industry bodies, among other activities.“Boomtown has been an outstanding success in raising not only the profile of regional… Read More
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AU & NZ

2023 ACRAs hosting line-up

August 14, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on 2023 ACRAs hosting line-up

Record entries are being counted for radio’s night of nights as more hosts join the 2023 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRA) roster.Presenters from ARN, SCA and Nova have been unveiled to join Ray Hadley and Sofie Formica, who were announced as ACRAs hosts in June.The total list of nine hosts now includes:  Robin Bailey and Kip Wightman (Rob, Terry and Kip, KIIS 97.3 Brisbane, ARN) Tim Blackwell and Joel Creasey (Riki-Lee, Tim & Joel, NOVA… Read More
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Abby Leigh Joins WQDR As APD/MD/Midday Host

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After announcing her departure from Guaranty Media Country “100.7 The Tiger” WTGE Baton Rouge LA last month, Abby Leigh is joining Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR-FM Raleigh as APD/MD/midday host. Leigh most recently served as Program Director and afternoon co-host at WTGE. She joined WTGE in 2019 as Music Director and midday host. She would […] […]

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5-Hour Energy Founder Expands Media Holdings Including Audacy & Cumulus Stakes

August 14, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on 5-Hour Energy Founder Expands Media Holdings Including Audacy & Cumulus Stakes

Manoj Bhargava’s Bridge Media Networks has announced a series of media acquisitions including stakes in Audacy and Cumulus Media. Bhargava, the founder of 5-hour Energy drink, purchased 829,618 shares (equivalent to 5.15%) of Cumulus Media in July through Renew Group Private Ltd. He also acquired $60 million of first-lien Term B debt of Audacy. Those […] […]

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Sports Talk To Return To Edmonton

August 14, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Sports Talk To Return To Edmonton

“Stingray will flip Oldies “W1440” CKJR Wetaskiwin/Edmonton AB to “Sports 1440” on Tuesday, September 5. Launching in partnership with Just A Game Productions and The Nation Network, the flip will bring Sports tallk back to Edmonton following Bell Media’s shutdown of “TSN 1260 CFRN in early June. Get ready to dive into the world of […] […]

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Moug & Angie Exit KPLZ

August 14, 2023 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Moug & Angie Exit KPLZ

John Moug and Angie Parker have exited mornings at Lotus Hot AC “Star 101.5” KPLZ Seattle. The duo joined KPLZ in December 2021 from Townsquare Hot AC “Mix 106” KCIX Boise. Moug previously hosted mornings at Alternative “91X” 91.1 XETRA-FM San Diego, Country “92.5 The Wolf” KWOF Denver, and a syndicated show that aired in […] […]