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Podcast Radio Partners with Local Radio Networks

Podcast Radio, in collaboration with Krantz Media Group, signs a deal with Local Radio Networks that will make Podcast Radio’s spoken-word format available through the LRN delivery platform, allowing it to be ingested directly into each affiliate’s automation system. KMG CEO Gary Krantz states, “We are excited to expand Podcast Radio’s presence into Local Radio Network’s ecosystem. Together, we’re creating a new way for listeners to discover and enjoy the best in podcast content through the familiar and trusted medium of radio.”

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KMG Networks and USBC Announce “The Good News”

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KMG Networks and U.S. Black Chambers, Inc held a press conference yesterday (8/28) to promote the debut of “The Good News,” the national daily radio commentary by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr that highlights “those good news stories from a national and global perspective that have relevance to the aspirations of all Americans who strive for excellence and achievement in all fields of endeavor.” Pictured above are (from l-r): Sharon Barnes Waters, WINS-AM/FM, New York and DEI director for Audcacy NYC; Skip Dillard, brand manager “94.7 The Block” (WXBK-FM) New York; Gary Krantz, CEO – KMG/KMG Networks; Ron Busby, president & CEO of The U.S. Black Chambers, Inc; Dr. Benjamin J. Chavis, Jr; Tish Bazil, global head of media & experiential, The Chavis Group; Steve Roberts, founder & CEO of  Roberts Broadcasting Company; and Tiffany Murphy, CEO of The Culture Equity.

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TALKERS 2023: Video of “Talk Radio and Podcasting” Panel Discussion Posted

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During the coming days, videos of all of TALKERS 2023’s numerous sessions conducted June 2 at Hofstra University will be posted, continuing today (6/15) with the panel discussion, “Talk Radio andim Podcasting.” The session, sponsored by Our American Stories, was introduced by syndicated talk show host Guy Benson of FOX News Radio (pictured at right) and moderated by talk show host Lisa Wexler of WICC, Bridgeport, CT (pictured above). Panelists (pictured below from left to right) include Steve Goldstein, CEO, Amplifi MediaGary Krantz, CEO, Krantz Media GroupGreg Stocker, brand manager, WPHT, Philadelphia; Ron Hartenbaum, managing member, WYD Media; and Larry Young, host/producer, “In Conversation with LY” podcast. See the video of this session here

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