British Broadcasting Pioneer Esther Rantzen Dies at 86
Esther Rantzen, the influential British television presenter whose work led to the creation of Childline and The Silver Line, has died at 86, her family said.
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LatestJohn Goforth Named President of Hubbard’s Gamut Podcast Network
Hubbard has named John Goforth president of Gamut Podcast Network, effective immediately. Goforth has led Gamut since 2024 and continues overseeing content, sales and growth. The company says revenue increased 47% over two years and its portfolio includes more than 250 national and local shows. Those are company-reported figures. The promotion does not come with an announced immediate staffing change or a detailed change to his day-to-day responsibilities.
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WHYY Takes Control of WPSU as $1 Transfer Closes
WHYY has completed its $1 acquisition of WPSU’s public radio and television assets from Penn State, preserving service for more than 1.5 million people across central and northern Pennsylvania.
Pamal to Take Over Galaxy Media’s 10 Central New York Stations October 1
Pamal Broadcasting will assume management and programming oversight of Galaxy Media’s 10 Syracuse and Utica stations October 1 while its purchase awaits FCC approval.
TV Stations Face October 1 Deadline for 2027–2029 Carriage Elections
Commercial television stations have until October 1 to file must-carry or retransmission-consent elections governing cable and satellite carriage for 2027–2029.
John Goforth Named President of Hubbard’s Gamut Podcast Network
Hubbard has named John Goforth president of Gamut Podcast Network, effective immediately. Goforth has led Gamut since 2024 and continues overseeing content, sales and growth. The company says revenue increased 47% over two years and its portfolio includes more than 250 national and local shows. Those are company-reported figures. The promotion does not come with an announced immediate staffing change or a detailed change to his day-to-day responsibilities.
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Remembering Jacquie Stephens: A KJLH Journalist Who Served Los Angeles When It Mattered Most
Former KJLH colleagues Carl Nelson, Lee Michaels and Eric “Rico” Reed remember longtime journalist and public affairs leader Jacquie Stephens as an accomplished journalist, pioneering broadcaster and trusted voice whose legacy continues through the KJLH Women’s Health Forum.
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LatestJeff Pohjola Named News and Programming Director at Northwest Newsradio
SEATTLE, Washington — Lotus Seattle has appointed Jeff Pohjola director of news and programming at Northwest Newsradio, effective immediately, after four months in the role on an interim basis. He will oversee newsroom operations and programming strategy. Kevin Dodrill adds assistant program director responsibilities while remaining program director of sister station KVI. The appointment accompanies a midday schedule change adding Bloomberg Radio from 10 a.m. to noon and The Ramsey Show from noon to 2 p.m. The announcement does not establish whether Pohjola’s reporting and podcast duties will change.
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KXNO Restores Live Local Afternoons With Mike Wickett After Layoffs
Mike Wickett is returning a live local voice to KXNO’s Des Moines afternoon drive while continuing his national Westwood One Sports work.
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LatestEcho SDR Adds Live Transcription and Recording to Paid iOS Tier
Echo SDR’s new iOS Pro tier adds live transcription, recording and iCloud syncing while keeping the app’s core receiver-streaming features free.
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LatestMedia Prima Moves Streaming, Podcasts and Audio Advertising Onto Triton Digital Stack
Malaysia's Media Prima will use Triton Digital for podcast hosting, measurement and ad monetization across its radio and digital-audio operations.