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The PAB is excited to offer the P1 Plus Program which is a 7-week virtual program that will aid your new hires training schedule with training videos and online meetings that will take them from “rookie to ready” before Labor Day. New hire onboarding can be stressful, if you don’t have a solid training plan in place it can be…[...]

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The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters has committed $41,000 toward scholarships and on-campus events at Point Park University. The scholarships prioritize first-year students with demonstrated financial need in the Rowland School of Business and the School of Communication who have an interest in radio or TV broadcast media. Sixteen students will receive $2,000 each – eight for the Fall 2021 semester and eight more for Fall 2022.…[...]

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Entercom changes its name to Audacy It reflects expansion into podcasts and sports betting for the company that runs WIP and KYW. By Erin Arvedlund STAFF WRITER By Erin Arvedlund STAFF WRITER Aiming to become a bigger player in podcasts and sports betting, Philadelphia-based radio giant Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) on Tuesday changed its brand name to Audacy. The…[...]

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HARRISBURG, PA- The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) has launched two new grant programs available to all member stations throughout the Commonwealth. The new funding streams will allow station managers to facilitate the professional development of staffers at all levels. PAB Broadcast Innovation Grant Program This grant program will foster continuing education and training for station managers and staff through…[...]

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Matt  Lightner, PAB Board Member, State EAS Chair and Group Radio Station keeping it local and doing it well in Blair County. Lightner Com_Altoona Mirror[...]

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PAB ANNUAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING GOES ALL VIRTUAL FOR 2020 Sue Campbell & Alicia Richards will receive Broadcaster of the Year Awards among 70+ other winners   HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters today announced the new date for its annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting Luncheon, which will now be held virtually on Friday, October…[...]

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August 10, 2020 Nexstar Press Release - https://www.nexstar.tv/andrew-wyatt-wilkes-barre-scranton-pa-gm-2020/   WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON, PA and IRVING, Texas – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., has named Andrew Wyatt as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s broadcast and digital operations serving the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, area (DMA #60).  In his new role, Mr. Wyatt will have…[...]

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Erie News Now 4/15/20 Our hearts are broken at Erie News Now as longtime sportscaster and friend Gary Drapcho passed away Tuesday night. Gary had suffered from cardiac problems over the past few years and had a reoccurrence recently.  His 36-year career with us involved covering Super Bowls, the World Series, the Stanley Cup and numerous high school championships.  Gary…[...]

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Please click on the link below to hear how radio is dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic featuring Vince Benedetto, Bold Gold Media CEO. https://radioink.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-update-episode-14-vince-benedetto/[...]

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Radio’s Finest Hour Radio Ink March 30, 2020 (By Vince Benedetto) Most Americans fondly think of their local radio stations as a fun, friendly and free source of music and entertainment tailored to their geographic area. During moments like these, however, local radio becomes their indispensable support and refuge. Radio stations, from sea to shining sea, quickly reverted to their…[...]

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