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LONDON — Global, the United Kingdom’s largest commercial-radio group, has launched Radio Plus, a subscription service that removes commercial breaks from its live music stations and replaces them with additional music. The...
MADRID, Spain — Mónica de la Fuente has been named chief executive of AEQ, becoming the first woman to lead the manufacturer of broadcast consoles, automation systems and intercom technology. De la Fuente succeeds Ignacio Alonso...
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HOUSTON, Texas — KHOU-TV managing editor Bill Bishop is retiring after 42 years at the station and a 47-year career in Houston journalism. Bishop’s work spanned hurricanes, floods, investigations and major civic events, making...
HOUSTON, Texas — Bilingual reporter Maria E. Aguilera has left KHOU-TV after nearly four years with the CBS affiliate. Aguilera plans to remain in Houston, but her next professional move has not been announced. Her departure...
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Ray Cortopassi is returning to WXIN-TV as co-host of the locally produced weekday lifestyle program “Indy Now,” joining Jillian Deam. The former WGN-TV Chicago anchor previously spent 11 years at WXIN....
MADRID, Spain — Mónica de la Fuente has been named chief executive of AEQ, becoming the first woman to lead the manufacturer of broadcast consoles, automation systems and intercom technology. De la Fuente succeeds Ignacio Alonso...
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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DES PLAINES, Illinois — Two of Chicago’s best-known AM stations are now sharing a transmitter site after the Federal Communications Commission granted licenses for Audacy’s WBBM 780 and WSCR 670 to operate from Salem Media...
NEW YORK, New York — New research promoted by Katz Radio Group suggests holiday music remains a powerful radio habit—and an early opening for stations and advertisers planning fourth-quarter campaigns. Katz says 69% of surveyed...
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LONDON, England — Apple is combining a live venue, radio studios and a complete video-and-audio production facility inside its European headquarters at Battersea Power Station. Apple Music Hall, scheduled to open September 28,...
AI may be able to keep a station running around the clock, but technology cannot rescue weak content, poor targeting or the absence of a compelling reason to listen.