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Salem Media Group Adding Podcast From Breitbart News Editor Alex Marlow

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Salem Media Group Adding Podcast From Breitbart News Editor Alex Marlow

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Salem Media Group has announced a partnership with Breitbart News to launch a podcast with the digital outlet’s Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow.

The Alex Marlow Show – A Breitbart News Podcast will debut on Wednesday, November 6th on the Salem Podcast Network. Marlow is a New York Times bestselling author of two books.

“I am truly excited to return to broadcasting with the power of Breitbart News Network and Salem behind me. I couldn’t dream of a better partnership,” said Marlow. He added he has “long admired Salem’s stable of hosts, many of whom I already call close personal friends, including Larry Elder, Dennis Prager, Dr. Gorka, Charlie Kirk, and Dinesh D’Souza, and now I can call them my colleagues. Thank you to Phil Boyce and the Salem team for their enthusiasm and support.”

“We are thrilled to add this partnership with Breitbart,” added Boyce. “We feel like we are fighting the good fight together, and Alex is a fabulous addition to this team.”

In addition to serving as the Editor-in-Chief of Breitbart News, Alex Marlow was also the outlet’s first ever employee.

“Salem is a great partner and platform for Alex to deliver his and Breitbart’s reporting, insight, and essential analysis of the world of politics and culture,” concluded Breitbart News CEO Larry Solov.

WEEI Host Greg Hill Celebrates 34 Years on the Radio in Boston

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WEEI Host Greg Hill Celebrates 34 Years on the Radio in Boston

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WEEI morning host Greg Hill celebrated his 34th anniversary of being on Boston radio today. Hill started on legendary Boston rock station WAAF at 24 years of age in 1990. After 29 years he moved over to WEEI and recently signed a contract extension to remain with the station long term.

This morning, show producer Chris Curtis said, “34 years ago today, our very own Greg Hill debuted on WAAF.”

Hill replied, “34 years? That doesn’t seem possible, Curtis. Oh my gosh…34 years ago. It seems like it was just yesterday.”

Curtis added, “It’s not just the age difference between Bill [Belichick] and his girlfriend. It is how many years Greg Hill has been on the radio.”

“You’ve been doing this longer than I’ve been alive,” you hear another producer say. Hill replies, “That is sad. That is really, it’s awful when you hear about it.”

Courtney Cox added, “Wow, so you debuted that show right before your birthday too?” Then Jermaine ‘Wiggy’ Wiggins said, “I was a freshman in high school in 1990.”

That is when Hill had about enough of that and said, “You were? Can we stop? …Shoot me now. Don’t they put down horses that reach a certain age or something like that? It just flew by, by the way, too. It seems like it was just yesterday. There I was, a young man. 24 years old. My whole entire life ahead of me. Having no idea where I would end up, what I would end up doing, what would happen to me. In an instant, it’s gone.”

Greg Hill was honored with a Marconi Award from the National Association of Broadcasters in 2022 for “Major Market Personality of the Year.” Hill made the transition to WEEI in July 2019.

ALT 103.7 Dallas Announces New Weekday Lineup

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ALT 103.7 Dallas Announces New Weekday Lineup

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Audacy has revealed updates to the weekday lineup for ALT 103.7 Dallas, with the changes set to take effect on November 4.

Ian Camfield will now be on air Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm (CT). The station has also announced that Marci Wiser will take over the hosting duties from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (CT) on weekdays. Additionally, Nicole Alvarez will be heard on weekdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (CT).

“We’re excited to unveil this dynamic new lineup, designed to enhance our overall weekday programming slate,” said John Allers, Regional Vice President of Programming, Audacy. “We’re committed to delivering an exceptional listening experience to our listeners in the DFW area and beyond, and we look forward to this revamped lineup entertaining them throughout their day.”

The new weekday lineup is as follows.

7:00 am – 1:00 pm CT: Ian Camfield

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT: Marci Wiser

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm CT: Nicole Alvarez

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm CT: Kevan Kenney

67th Annual GRAMMY Nominations To Be Announced Via Livestream

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67th Annual GRAMMY Nominations To Be Announced Via Livestream

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The nominees for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be unveiled during a livestream event next Friday, November 8, on live.Grammy.com and YouTube.

The event will kick off with a special presentation highlighting the nominees in the General Field and select categories.

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. will announce the nominees alongside a lineup of Grammy winners, including Brandy Clark, Kirk Franklin, David Frost, Robert Gordon, Kylie Minogue, Victoria Monét, Gaby Moreno, Deanie Parker, Ben Platt, Mark Ronson, and Hayley Williams.

The event will feature GRAMMY-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan and CBS Mornings Host Gayle King.

The nominees in the remaining categories will be announced during the event through video broadcasts on live.GRAMMY.com and YouTube.

The complete list of nominees will be available on GRAMMY.com and distributed via a press release following the presentation.

WGN Radio Afternoon News Anchor Steve Bertrand Reveals Parkinsons Diagnosis

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WGN Radio Afternoon News Anchor Steve Bertrand Reveals Parkinsons Diagnosis

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WGN Radio afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand has revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease.

While appearing with WGN host John Williams, Bertrand shared that he was actually diagnosed several years ago. He has recently begun dealing with more of the effects of the disease, though.

“I was diagnosed probably three years ago for the first time,” Bertrand shared. “And (my wife) noticed years ago that my left arm wasn’t swinging like my right arm when I walk. It wouldn’t do anything. If you Google it right away, it says that that’s Parkinson’s. I went to my regular doctor, who’s a wonderful guy. Talked to him, and he gave me a couple little tests. He says, ‘No, I don’t think you have it.’ And then a year later, I went back to him, and he referred me to a neurologist, and he said pretty quickly, ‘Yeah, it looks like you do.'”

He continued by noting that completing tasks with his left hand and arm– even simple ones like typing on a keyboard — have become increasingly difficult. Bertrand joked that every letter in his name comes on the left side of the keyboard.

However, on the bright side, he said that the progression of the disease has been “remarkably slow.” Steve Bertrand added that diagnosis is not a death sentence.

Williams reassured him that those in the WGN Radio offices had not noticed any of the difficulties he had been dealing wtih.

Bertrand has been with the station since 1984. He has worked in a variety of roles, including hosting afternoon drive and the business hour lunch program. He currently serves as the afternoon news anchor during the daypart helmed by Lisa Dent.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report On Houston Helicopter Crash

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NTSB Issues Preliminary Report On Houston Helicopter Crash

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a preliminary report regarding the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of four individuals, including a family of three and the pilot.

The helicopter crashed into the tower of Univision’s Que Buena 102.9, Latino Mix 104.9, and Black Talk 1230 KCOH in Houston. The incident collapsed the 1,000-foot tower. (BMM 10/21)

According to the NTSB preliminary report, the helicopter was conducting a sightseeing tour under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations when it took off from Ellington Airport at approximately 7:42 pm. The aircraft initially headed north before veering northwest, flying at an altitude of about 900 feet.

Shortly after departure, the pilot contacted air traffic control to request a detour over downtown Houston. In response, the air traffic controller informed the pilot of an additional tour helicopter operating nearby and advised her to ensure visual separation from the surrounding traffic.

The pilot acknowledged the instruction, but her transmission abruptly cut off moments later, and no further communications were received.

A recent report indicates that the radio tower had three light beacons positioned at 1,000 feet, 639 feet, and 340 feet above ground level. Surveillance footage reveals that both the top and middle beacons were operational, while the lower beacon was not visible.

Authorities report that the helicopter crashed approximately 100 feet from the top of the tower.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the recent accident. It utilizes Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data alongside air traffic control recordings to piece together the events that unfolded before the crash.

Music Radio Mourns WREN Topeka’s Louie Louie

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Music Radio Mourns WREN Topeka’s Louie Louie

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Louie Louie longtime host at Oldies WREN, Topeka, KS has passed away due to complications following a stroke.

Lou Constantino began his radio career over 50 years ago in Pratt, a small town located in south-central Kansas. Throughout his journey, he worked at multiple stations in Topeka, including WIBW-AM, WREN-AM, and Oldies 99.3, an FM station he contributed to launching in the 1990s. Additionally, he has been a presence on WHB-AM in Kansas City.

A native of Pittsburgh, he has entertained audiences predominantly by featuring popular music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Friends, colleagues, and local media reacted to the news of his passing.

Cumulus Media Sees Revenue Decline Under 2% During 2024 3rd Quarter

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Cumulus Media Sees Revenue Decline Under 2% During 2024 3rd Quarter

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Cumulus Media has announced its financial results for the third quarter, and while some segments saw growth, the company’s overall revenue was down less than 2%.

During July, August, and September, Cumulus saw $203.6 million in total revenue. That figure represents a drop of 1.8% compared to the same time period in 2023. Digital revenue grew 7.5% year-over-year, up to $40.0 million during the quarter. Digital revenue now accounts for 20% of the total revenue for the company.

The third quarter saw Cumulus end the window with $10.3 million in losses. During the same quarter last year, the radio giant saw a net income of $2.7 million.

“During the third quarter, we delivered revenue and EBITDA in-line with pacing commentary and analyst estimates,” said Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary Berner. “Given the market challenges, we maintained our focus on what we can control.

“Specifically, we continued investing to drive growth in our digital businesses, including in digital marketing services which increased revenue nearly 40% in the quarter; capitalizing on areas of improvement in national and political ad spending; maximizing operating cash flow; and improving operating leverage through ongoing expense reductions.”

Berner added that the company remains bullish on its future.

“Looking forward, the advertising environment remains uncertain,” she admitted. “Nonetheless, Cumulus has a valuable set of assets with which to navigate that uncertainty … As we continue to execute against our priorities, we see many paths for leveraging these assets to maximize the value they produce for our shareholders.”

FOX Sports Sees an Average of 15.81 Million Fans Tune in for the World Series Which is Best Since 2017

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FOX Sports Sees an Average of 15.81 Million Fans Tune in for the World Series Which is Best Since 2017

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The Major League Baseball season came to an end this week after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the best of seven series over the New York Yankees 4-1. The final game saw FOX Sports average 18.6 million viewers across FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX Sports streaming platforms. This makes the game the most-watched Game 5 of the World Series since 2017.

On FOX, Game 5 delivered an average audience of 18.152 million viewers and peaked at 21.268 million from 11:15 p.m. ET to 11:30 PM ET. The Dodgers’ second World Series clinch in four years was up +58% over last year’s World Series Game 5 between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Across all networks, the 120th World Series dominated the television landscape with an average of 15,808,000 viewers, the best combined figure for the Fall Classic since 2017. Through five games on FOX alone, the World Series averaged 15,204,000 viewers, up +67% over last year’s five-game average.

The complete 2024 MLB Postseason on FOX and FS1 averaged 7,485,000 viewers, up +42% over last year’s average and FOX Sports’ best Postseason through Game 5 of the World Series since 2017.

FOX Sports notes the World Series was up 101% in the A18-34 demographic and up 92% in the A18-49 demographic.

All-in, the five-game series was the most-streamed Fall Classic in network history with a total AMA of 368,808. That figure is up 123% over last year and 59% from the previous all-time high in 2022.

Los Angeles, San Diego and New York led the local television markets, followed by Hartford, Las Vegas, Kansas City, Phoenix and St. Louis.

Brian Williams: Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special Will Last at Least 10 Hours, Maybe Longer

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Three years after leaving TV news behind, Brian Williams is set to host a special for Amazon Prime Video on election night. And what that coverage looks like is coming into view.

Williams has remained largely out of the public eye since his contract with MSNBC expired in 2021, leading to his departure from The 11th Hour program. But for a one-night-only election special, he’ll host a program on Amazon Prime Video.

In an interview with Deadline, he shared that he’s willing to stay on the air for as long as it takes.

“I think we go a minimum of 10 hours, and I think it will grow north from there,” Williams said. “We don’t want to miss a moment, we don’t want to miss a vote, and we certainly don’t want to miss a projection. Along the way, we’re hoping to offer fantastic context from veterans in the field.”

Another former cable news host — Shepard Smith — will join the program. So will analysts like James Carville and former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH), who ran against Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) for the state’s Senate seat in 2022.

Brian Williams added that Amazon Prime Video is “going to try to make this quite different while of course bearing down on the fundamentals.

“We have no idea where the story will take us. We will do our due diligence and we will stick the fundamentals, and I think deliver some voices that cover all bases.”

Coverage for Election Night Live with Brian Williams begins at 5 PM ET on Amazon Prime Video.

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