Remembering Pat Caputo
• Pat Caputo, longtime Detroit sports writer, radio host and frequent television guest, died Thursday, May 7, at his home
FRONT PAGE
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
• Big Machine Records has signed the Backbeat Troubadours, featuring award-winning artists Mark Collieand Billy Bob Thornton. The duo’s debut
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
• Townsquare has taken steps to correct the ratings challenges facing Rhythmic KARS-FM (Power 102.9)/Laramie, WY, which also serves the
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
• iHeartMedia Connecticut welcomes Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the company’s Sports and News-Talk stations in Hartford and
Adams New Host Of ‘Marketplace Morning Report’
• American Public Media’s Marketplace, the most widely consumed business and economic news program in the country — in radio
The Wolf Wakes Up With Ellen & Aaron
• Audacy Country KKWF (100.7 The Wolf)/Seattle has launched a new morning show — Ellen & Aaron, hosted by Wolf
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
• Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
• In collaboration with global artist development company Believe, music executive Az Cohen has launched a new record label, AZTEC.
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new
Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA
• Beasley Media Group Detroit announced a new partnership with the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) to support Black-owned businesses
EXECUTIVE ACTION
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of
PROGRAMMING
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of
PROS IN MOTION
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
• iHeartMedia Connecticut welcomes Michael Johnson Jr. as Program Director for the company’s Sports and News-Talk stations in Hartford and
FREE AGENT
Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
• Longtime Miami radio pro UB Rodriguez is now a free agent as he exits Cox Media Group Miami, the
JOBS
Opportunity Knocks In Columbia, SC
• Locally owned Midlands Media Group, which serves the rapidly growing Columbia, SC market is looking for a talented Production/Creative
