Articles in the Headline Category
Headline, networks »
Westwood One announced today that Norman J. Pattiz, the Company’s founder, is retiring from the Board as Chairman Emeritus, and has signed a new contract as a Consultant to the Company. He will be succeeded as Chairman by Mark Stone, Senior Managing Director of the Gores Group. In his consulting role, Pattiz will work closely with Stone and the Company’s senior management. “I’ve been sitting in the same seat for over 30 years, and will continue to do so as a Consultant to the Company,” said Pattiz. “I am, …
Headline, syndication »
Former Envision Radio Networks syndicated radio morning duo Lex & Terry have a new syndication partner-United Stations Radio Networks will take over affiliate marketing and ad sales effective immediately.
“Lex & Terry have a morning show that’s legendary in status,” USRN President/COO Jim Higgins said. “Their content is unique and creative, and their audience is incredibly loyal. It’s the kind of talent and daypart programming that we want to showcase in every possible way.”
Lex & Terry said, “This is a great day and a proud day for the L&T Radio Network. …
Headline, talk radio »
Talk Radio Network syndicated radio personality Dr. Laura Schlessinger says she’s quitting her radio show a week after saying the N-word several times in an on-air conversation with a caller. Schlessinger said on “Larry King Live” Tuesday that she “made the decision not to do radio anymore” because she wanted to regain her First Amendment rights and say what’s on her mind.
The controversy began when Schlessinger used the N-word 11 times in five minutes during a call August 10 with an African-American caller who …
Headline, sports talk »
Veteran sportscaster and former “Access Hollywood” and “The Insider” host Pat O’Brien returns to his sports roots joining Steve Hartman and Vic “The Brick” Jacobs for Fox Sports Radio’s “Loose Cannons” program starting on August 16th. The show, previously known as Hartman & Friends, airs weekdays from 3-7pm ET. O’Brien’s sports background includes covering the Olympics and the Super Bowl, as well as leading live coverage of the World Series, the NBA Finals and the NCAA Basketball Tournament on CBS Sports.
“Pat’s experience in both sports …
