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Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati
Radio InkRadio News

Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati

Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become the very real WKRP in Cincinnati on Monday morning: Gary Sandy, or, as the show’s legion of fans know him, Andy Travis. Sandy sat…

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On This Day in Radio HistoryMay 7
1895Technology

Alexander Popov Demonstrates First Radio Receiver

Russian physicist Alexander Popov demonstrated the world's first radio receiver. Initially designed as a lightning detector, this invention was a crucial step in the development of radio technology.

1945Regulation & Policy

German High Command Signs Unconditional Surrender

On May 7, 1945, the German High Command signed the unconditional surrender of all German forces at Reims, France. This historic event was widely broadcast on radio, marking the end of World War II in Europe.

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Women To Watch: Lauren Green; iHeartMedia Atlanta
Radio Inkabout 1 hour ago

Women To Watch: Lauren Green; iHeartMedia Atlanta

(Charese Frugé) Long before she stepped into the halls of a radio station, Lauren Green was already shaping culture from behind the scenes. Now, as promotions coordinator for iHeartMedia Atlanta, she plays a critical role in balancing the priorities of programming and sales.

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WHY NEWSFIX IS THE MONEY PARTNER FOR LEGACY NEWS
Lee Abrams Media VisionsRadio Voicesin about 2 hours

WHY NEWSFIX IS THE MONEY PARTNER FOR LEGACY NEWS

  We’ve gotten interest from existing traditional news sources to partner as a younger skewing channel for full 18+ coverage complimenting the traditional channel.  Reminds me of AM FM in the early 70s when a big AM station mobilized their FM to maximize their…

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Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati
Radio InkRadio News43 minutes ago

Gary Sandy on the Real-Life Launch of WKRP in Cincinnati

Nearly 50 years after WKRP in Cincinnati first aired, listeners were greeted with a familiar voice when The Oasis flipped the switch to become the very real WKRP in Cincinnati on Monday morning: Gary Sandy, or, as the show’s legion of fans know him, Andy Travis. Sandy sat…

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Shaky World, Steady Hand: How Top Hispanic Radio GMs Lead
Radio InkRadio Newsabout 1 hour ago

Shaky World, Steady Hand: How Top Hispanic Radio GMs Lead

Content pressure. Advertiser sensitivity. Community expectations. Hispanic radio's top GMs are navigating all three at once in one of the most polarized political eras in American history. How do they do it? That's what Radio Ink asked the Medallas de Cortez finalists.

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Take That latest band added to Capital Summertime Ball 2026
Radio Today UKRadio Newsabout 2 hours ago

Take That latest band added to Capital Summertime Ball 2026

Take That will perform at Capital’s Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium on 6th June. The group has been added to the line-up, joining artists including RAYE, Niall Horan, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim and Lola Young for the day long show in London. Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân…

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Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
RAMP247Radio Newsabout 5 hours ago

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 place where he originally started his career in 2001. Since that time, Rodriguez has worked at WGCI/Chicago , KKDA (K104)/Dallas , and helped launch “ The Beat ” in San Francisco…

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Radio Industry Brief
Radio UpdateRadio Voicesabout 5 hours ago

Reboot the Brand Before It Reboots You

People repaint their houses, shampoo their carpets, and “Simonize” their cars until they gleam like they just got a record deal. Meanwhile, some radio stations are still driving around with the programming equivalent of a “Wash Me” finger drawing on the back window.

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