Jim Farley, who made WTOP the top-billing radio station in the country, dies at 75
Jim Farley, the former VP of News & Programming at WTOP radio in Washington, D.C., (103.5), died of complications during surgery. He was 75. Farley served as VP…
Radio Updates: What’s new at WWDC, WHUR and WMZQ
Alex Mac joins iHeartMedia modern rock “DC101” WWDC Washington, D.C., for nights, reports Inside Radio. Mac, above, comes to the station from Audacy…
Maryland news from Planit, Mindgrub, Brand3, Abel, MPT, GKV and WYPR
Planit announced the national launch of Kiddie Academy’s “Where ____ Grows” brand campaign. According to a statement, this innovative approach uses adaptable video assets…
Jerald Fritz, executive VP for strategic and legal affairs at Sinclair’s ONE Media Technologies unit, to retire on July 1
Jerald “Jerry” Fritz, Executive Vice President for Strategic and Legal Affairs at ONE Media Technologies, LLC, an Arlington, VA, subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc., has…
Sinclair seeks to sell more than 60 TV stations nationwide
Sinclair, headquartered in Baltimore County, is looking to sell more than 30 percent of its stations, according to people familiar with the matter, reports…
GKV wins smoking prevention account; Maryland’s “Be Moved” campaign news; WYPR and WTMD combine forces
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson to unveil a new component of the department’s ‘Be Moved’ ad…
Maryland Department of Health teams up with Ravens to tackle addiction stigma
A multi-platform media campaign combating addiction stigma kicked off this month, featuring a 30-second TV spot led by Baltimore Ravens player Morgan…
WBAL-TV’s Dr. Tim Tooten to retire after 30-plus years
After more than three decades covering news stories with a focus on education, Dr. Tim Tooten Sr. will retire this December from WBAL-TV…
Some niche cable networks may be “on the ropes,” states Television News Daily
The transition to streaming may see the end of some niche cable networks, reports Television News Daily. According to the post, the biggest threat…
Baltimore Banner to convene thought leadership conference; news from WYPR, WTMD and MPT
The Baltimore Banner announced iMPACT MARYLAND Presented by Whiting-Turner, planned as a signature annual event that will bring together top voices and generational…
Bruce Leshan retires after 28 years at WUSA9
Bruce Leshan has retired after 28 years at WUSA9. According to his bio on the station’s website: Leshan joined WUSA9 as a general…
AARP joins groups fighting to preserve AM radio in new vehicles
The latest group to join the fight to preserve AM radio in vehicles is D.C.-based AARP, reports Inside Radio. “AM radio plays…
NAB releases campaign to help keep AM radios in autos
In its bid to help keep AM radio available in automobiles, the National Association of Broadcasters has released a series of radio spots and…
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County named title sponsor of Santa Maria Cup; Maryland Hall to launch CRAB Radio
Organizers of the Santa Maria Cup have announced Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County as the title sponsor for the East Coast stop of…
Abel adds Damian Rintelmann as chief digital officer; WRNR in Annapolis is sold to Christian ministry
Abel Communications in Baltimore hired Damian Rintelmann as chief digital officer and creative director. In his new role, Rintelmann is leading the growing firm’…
