Year: 2022

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AU & NZ

Bogart Torelli: Smooth’s quiet achiever

November 8, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Bogart Torelli: Smooth’s quiet achiever

smoothfm Sydney Breakfast host Bogart Torelli delivered a Best on Ground performance in Survey 7.That’s according to Nova Network Head of Programming Ben Latimer.Reflecting on the latest book with our sister publication RadioInfo, Latimer describes Torelli – one of the city’s most enduring radio hosts – as a quiet achiever:“I think the real Best on… Read More
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AU & NZ

30 Under 30: “You never know what doors it could open for you”

November 8, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on 30 Under 30: “You never know what doors it could open for you”

Still tossing up whether to enter the Radio Today 30 Under 30 Awards?The advice from those who’ve already won is: Just do it.ARN Music and Programming Manager Jake Powell tells Radio Today one of the greatest rewards has been the recognition.“Radio Today’s 30 Under 30 is a brilliant initiative that I have greatly benefited from in… Read More
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US

SiriusXM Sets Launch For Team Coco Radio

November 8, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on SiriusXM Sets Launch For Team Coco Radio

After acquiring Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco in May, SiriusXM will launch “Team Coco Radio” on November 15. Found on channel 106, Team Coco Radio will feature interviews and comedy bits from O’Brien’s former TBS show, select podcasts from the Team Coco network, and commentary from O’Brien. Additional programming and events will follow. Today SiriusXM announced […] […]

US

Audacy Sells Las Vegas Tower Site For $40 Million; Houston Site For $15.6 Million

November 8, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Audacy Sells Las Vegas Tower Site For $40 Million; Houston Site For $15.6 Million

In its quarterly earnings report released today, Audacy announced it has sold its 36.4 acre tower site in North Las Vegas for $40 million. The site currently houses Audacy’s Sports Betting “1140 The Bet” KXST North Las Vegas and Beasley Media’s Talk 720 KDWN Las Vegas. It also houses an auxiliary tower for Audacy’s five […] […]

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Seven Mountains Media Expands In Stroudsburg

November 8, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Seven Mountains Media Expands In Stroudsburg

One day after filing to purchase two stations in Clarion PA, Seven Mountains Media is expanding its holdings on the opposite side of Pennsylvania with the purchase of Classic Hits “Pocono 96.7” WABT Lehman Township and 97.3 W247AE East Stroudsburg from Bud Williamson’s Neversink Media. The $400,000 deal adds WABT to Seven Mountains holdings in […] […]

ASIA

Veteran Singapore DJ retires after 51 years of broadcasting

November 8, 2022 radionewsfeeds Comments Off on Veteran Singapore DJ retires after 51 years of broadcasting

Brian Richmond, a veteran of Singapore Radio, retired after 51 years on air.Richmond, 75, made the announcement on his morning show on GOLD 905, The Vintage Showcase.He began in radio in the 1970s, and has remained a steady presence on the airwaves ever since. He was given a lifetime achievement award at the Singapore Radio Awards in 2005.

“It has been a long journey – 51 years, if you please. But, like they say, all good things must come to an end. The time to make my exit has arrived, and I’ve got so much to be grateful for,” said Richmond.He added, “It’s a painful decision for me, but I’m bowing out while I’m ahead.”“I’m not going on vacation. I’m going on a long, long journey. The heady days have all gone by.”GOLD 905 thanked him for his contributions and wished him well on a Facebook post. […]