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From All Access: WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC has named DAVID WOIRHAYE as the company’s new EVP/Global CFO, effectively immediately. In his new role, he’ll report into Co-Chair/CEO GUY MOOT and … more

From Radio Insight: Five Jazz stations will receive a combined $1.3 million in grants from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. 89.1 KMHD Portland, 88.5 KNKX Tacoma/Seattle, 89.3 KUVO Denver, 88.3 WBGO Newark/New York, and 90.1 WRTI Philadelphia will each receive grants of up to $275,000 over three years. The purpose of the grants will be to establish a Jazz Media Lab program to “provide these stations with a peer network, support system and contracted resource team for exploring and advancing strategies to diversify their listening bases, invest in new media platforms, engage with venues and community organizations, and establish meaningful relationships with jazz artists”. The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) today announced the launch of the Jazz Media Lab, through which some of the country’s most dynamic and forward-thinking nonprofit jazz radio stations will receive more than $1.3 million to participate in a program aimed at bolstering their individual strength and collective resilience as essential players in the jazz ecosystem. KMHD (Oregon Public Broadcasting) in Portland, Ore., KNKX (Pacific Public Media) in Tacoma/Seattle, Wash., KUVO (Rocky Mountain Public Media) in Denver, Colo., WBGO (Newark Public Radio) in Newark, N.J. and WRTI (Temple University) in Philadelphia, Pa. will each receive grants of up to $275,000 over three years to support their involvement in the collective, and supply them with core support and innovation capital. The Jazz Media Lab program will also provide these stations with a peer network, support system and contracted resource team for exploring and advancing strategies to diversify their listening bases, invest in new media platforms, engage with venues and community organizations, and establish meaningful relationships with jazz artists. “We’re thrilled to launch the Jazz Media Lab with this cohort of leaders in the field of jazz radio,” said Maurine Knighton, program director for the arts at DDCF. “Jazz radio plays an essential role in supporting the field of jazz, a vital art form with a rich history embedded in the fabric of this country and an exciting, evolving future. These stations have always been critical partners to artists and venues, and never has that been truer than today, as they’ve served as the central platform for connecting artists with audiences and for voicing issues affecting musicians and venues during the pandemic. As the largest national funder of jazz, we are dedicated to helping ensure the sustained vibrancy of jazz, one of very few contemporary art forms original to the U.S. This program is a pivotal piece of that greater commitment.” Each of the stations participating in the Jazz Media Lab will receive general operating support grants of $225,000 over three years to enable their time commitment to the program and provide predictable income and stable operations during this period of economic instability. Additionally, in the program’s second year, each grantee will be eligible to receive a supplemental grant of up to $50,000 in innovation funds for a defined project. Structured as a pilot venture with measurable results and specific learnings, these projects will explore one or more of the program’s themes of engaging next-generation artists and audiences, maximizing the use of new media platforms and increasing revenues. Jazz stations offer a rich array of in-studio sessions, community engagement events, jazz calendars, on-air interviews, and partnerships with high schools and jazz educators that tie together diverse players and provide a centering force for local jazz. With that recognition, the Jazz Media Lab program will provide this cohort of jazz radio stations with the capital and collaboration required to build on these tools to reach new audiences – particularly younger listeners – and help jazz thrive into the future. In addition to funding support, each of the stations will receive access to resources that will strengthen their organizational and financial capacity. Among these resources are monthly virtual professional development sessions; executive coaching; learning and evaluation tools; coordination with national service organizations that can provide additional technical and research support; individual station financial and audience assessments; support for stations’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts; connections with artists and industry leaders; and access to audience development resources and expertise. By designing a program grounded in cohort learning and collaboration, DDCF hopes the Jazz Media Lab will deepen the peer network relationships of mutual support among jazz stations that endure beyond DDCF funding. more

From All Access: The first NUVOODOO webinar for 2021, “How To Get Your Ratings From Here to Vaccinated,” is set for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th at 1p (ET), with four opportunities to be on the … more

From All Access: THE BLUES FOUNDATION has released it's 42ND BLUES MUSIC AWARDS (BMA) nominees. Topping the nomination chart this year again are RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS with five nominations; they … more

From All Access: A SIRIUSXM satellite that was recently launched has suffered “failures” during preliminary testing in space, the company said in a securities filing. It did not disclose the cause … more

From All Access: MID-WEST FAMILY BROADCASTING Classic Country KOMG (105.1 THE BULL)/SPRINGFIELD, MO will broadcast the 2021 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS games as part of a multi-year deal. 2021 is the 130th … more

From All Access: Today’s CPR Promotional Check-Up introduces you to Maskit, St. Patrick’s cousin and the Patron St. of Hygiene and Courtesy. … more

From All Access: TRITON DIGITAL and INDIA's JAGRAN NEW MEDIA, a digital news platform, have signed a deal to power the distribution and monetization of its podcast content to nearly 80 million users … more

From All Access: Voiceover pro JOSH GOODMAN adds two new stations to his roster. GOODMAN can now be heard on ENTERCOM Country WUSN (US 99)/CHICAGO and FEDERATED MEDIA Country WQHK (K-105)/FT. WAYNE. You … more

From All Access: CHET-5 BROADCASTING Triple A WDST (RADIO WOODSTOCK)/POUGHKEEPSIE-WOODSTOCK, NY is looking for the next generation DJ. Abilities in audio/video production are helpful but not required. … more

From All Access: MID-WEST FAMILY BROADCASTING Country KOMG (105.1 THE BULL)/SPRINGFIELD, MO will broadcast the 2021 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS games as part of a multi-year deal. 2021 is the 130th season for … more

From All Access: BTS label BIG HIT ENTERTAINMENT, the K-Pop powerhouse behind BTS' rise, is investing around $63 million in rival label YG ENTERTAINMENT subsidiary YG PLUS. SEOUL-based YG ENTERTAINMENT, … more

From All Access: NUVOODOO MEDIA SERVICES is offering a free upcoming webinar, “How to Get Your Ratings From Here to Vaccinated”. Starting on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th at 1p (ET), the webinar … more

From All Access: POLYVINYL Director/Radio Promotion ROB WILCOX will be launching a two-hour weekly new music program called "PEAK AWARENESS" on WIOX, INC. NonComm WIOX/ROXBURY-CATSKILLS, NY. The … more

From All Access: VETSAID, JOE WALSH's nationally registered 501(c)3 non-profit, announced WEDNESDAY (1/27) the disbursement of $250,000 in grants to various community, mid-sized and national veterans … more

From All Access: ALL ACCESS Happy Birthday wishes on THURSDAY (1/28) to MANNGROUP RADIO SERVICES Pres. ED MANN, MORNING SHOWS INC. Pres. JACK SILVER, DANGERBIRD Pres. JENNI SPERANDEO, METRO NETWORKS’ … more

From All Access: CHET-5 BROADCASTING Triple A WDST (RADIO WOODSTOCK)/POUGHKEEPSIE-WOODSTOCK, NY is looking for the next generation DJ. Abilities in audio/video production are helpful but … more

From All Access: TOWSON UNIVERSITY Triple A WTMD/BALTIMORE-TOWSON, MD is looking for a Membership Coordinator. The applicant must be passionate about fund raising and music, have an appreciation for … more

From All Access: MID-WEST FAMILY BROADCASTING announced MONDAY (1/25) that Country KOMG (105.1 THE BULL)/SPRINGFIELD, MO will broadcast the 2021 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS games as part of a multi-year deal. … more

From All Access: iHEARTRADIO has premiered three new podcasts this wweek: "Tell Me About It With JADE IOVINE," "Meeting TOM CRUISE" and "Call Your Grandmother." "Tell … more

From All Access: JACK BARTON ENTERTAINMENT (JBE) is set to begin its series of VIRTUALSUMMITFEST events TODAY (1/28). The first one will feature performances by JADE BIRD, JULIEN BAKER and WYN STARKS. The … more

From All Access: NIELSEN AUDIO HOLIDAY '20 MONTHLY PPMs are out TODAY for PORTLAND, OR; CHARLOTTE; PITTSBURGH; SACRAMENTO; CINCINNATI; CLEVELAND; SALT LAKE CITY; SAN ANTONIO; LAS VEGAS; KANSAS CITY; … more

From All Access: iHEARTMEDIA's Top 40 WHTZ (Z100)/New York is looking for a late night superstar to deliver compelling on-air and digital content. The job description reads, "If you are … more

From All Access: NUVOODOO MEDIA SERVICES is offering a free upcoming webinar, “How to Get Your Ratings From Here to Vaccinated”. Starting on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th at 1p (ET), the webinar … more

From All Access: BTS label BIG HIT ENTERTAINMENT, the K-Pop powerhouse behind BTS' rise, is investing around $63 million in rival label YG ENTERTAINMENT subsidiary YG PLUS. SEOUL-based YG … more

From All Access: TRITON DIGITAL released its latest PODCAST METRICS from NOVEMBER 30th, 2020, to JANUARY 3rd, 2021 NPR once more held the #1 spot with 37.5 million average weekly downloads and 10.4 … more

From All Access: The first NUVOODOO webinar for 2021, “How To Get Your Ratings From Here to Vaccinated,” is set for THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 at 1p (ET), with four opportunities to be on the … more

From All Access: SAMANTHA BRENNER, CHRIS MORADI, CHRISTINA PALMESE, PHIL BECKER, BRIAN PHILIPS, ALEX TEAR, DAVID JACOBS, WENDY ROLLINS, RON POORE, BUDDY DEAL, CHRISTINE CHIAPPETTA, MARISA DI FRISCO, … more

From Radio Insight: iHeartMedia has flipped Soft AC “Easy 99.1” K256AE Salt Lake City/KJMY-HD2 Bountiful UT to Business News “Business 99.1“. K256AE is running Bloomberg network programming around the clock. The former Soft AC brand debuted on the translator in January 2019. It registered a 0.6 share in the December 2020 Nielsen Audio ratings. more

From Radio Online: Consultant Ken Benson, co-founder of P1 Media Group, will speak at Radio Days Denmark in Copenhagen on Friday, January 29. With nearly 3,000 members from over 80 countries, Ken's session "How Radio Rose to the Coronavirus Challenge" will take participants on a journey around the world to share some More...