The Michael Harrison Interview: Heather Cohen
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Michael Harrison from Talkers interviews radio talent super-agent and Gracies Awards co-chair Heather Cohen.
Michael Harrison from Talkers interviews radio talent super-agent and Gracies Awards co-chair Heather Cohen.
Congratulations to all the 2018 winners!
Congratulations to Dave Ryan on reaching such an amazing milestone at KDWB!
Nash Nights Live co-host Elaina Smith added a noteworthy achievement to her already-impressive résumé by joining Shawn Parr as the live voiceover team for the ACM Awards on April 15!
Bob Kingsley, American country music radio personality and host of the nationally syndicated programs “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40” and “Bob Kingsley with Today’s Hit Makers,” was recently featured on the CBS 11 Evening News – click here to watch the video!
Radio Ink’s March issue features Shelley Wade in their “Ladder to Leadership” article, highlighting the achievements of African American industry professionals.
Getting into political talk radio, working in Washington D.C. and memorable on-air guests: AllAccess.com’s popular 10 Questions With series checks in with Mary Walter from WMAL/Washington D.C.
After filling in the open spot beginning in January, Brian has now officially taken over the morning show spot for WWTN.
Edgar ‘Shoboy’ Sotelo and Brian Moote are “The New Guys” on 97.1 AMP/Los Angeles beginning this February!
Westwood One has announced the appointment of Tim Sabean, previously of SiriusXM, as SVP of Digital Content.
Alexandra Anastasio of SWAAY talks with Kelly Ford about all things country, including the emergence of women in the industry, how social media has changed the game, along with some favorite spots in her colorful city of Nashville.
Radio Ink’s EIC Ed Ryan interviews Heather Cohen for the June 2017 issues about being one of broadcasting’s most successful and talented agents. Congrats Heather on being recognized as radio’s “secret agent”!
Big congratulations to Kelly Ford (Best Co-Host, Radio) and Cheree Carter (Host/Personality, Radio; Imaging) on their multiple Gracies Gala 2017 awards!
Shawn Parr’s well known voice from syndicated radio show Nash Nights Live is now being seen as well as heard – he’s adding acting to his resumé with his third appearance on the beloved hour-long drama Nashville, premiering Jan. 5 on CMT.
Inside Radio chats with Chuck Wicks about “the many lives of Chuck Wicks,” why artists are a natural to take on radio and who he sees on the other side of the mic.
Country Radio Hall of Fame member Blair Garner debuted “THE BLAIR GARNER SHOW” today (10/31) on over 150 stations nationwide. Airing from midnight until 5am, Monday through Sunday, the show broadcasts from Cumulus’ Nash Campus in Nashville and is syndicated nationally by Westwood One.
The Times of Israel delves into what makes Gina Grad one of Los Angeles’ funniest – and quickly rising – stars.
Trey Morgan is headed to Dallas/Fort Worth to co-host mornings with Lisa Taylor on the Wake Up with the Wolf morning show, weekdays 5 a.m.-10 a.m CST on 99.5 The Wolf/KPLX.
Effective October 3rd, Tim Herbster (widely known as Romeo) becomes iHeartMedia’s SVP/Programming for its Pacific Northwest Region, along with PD of Top 40/Mainstream KKRZ (Z100)/Portland and Top 40/Rhythmic sister KXJM (JAM’N 107.5)/Portland.
Cumulus Media adds Tony Zazza and Cheree Carter’s morning show, “ZAZZA MORNINGS WITH CHEREE,” currently airing weekdays on WAOA/Melbourne, FL, to two additional Cumulus stations, WZNS/Fort Walton Beach and WABD/Mobile. The show will debut in both markets on Monday, 9/26 from 5-9a.
Heidi Potter of Style Blue Print sits down with Kelly Ford to talk about Nashville radio.
Cumulus Media have added the The Armstrong & Getty Show to its morning line-ups on four additional Cumulus talk stations: KKAT-AM/Salt Lake City; KTBL-AM/Albuquerque; KMJ-AM/Fresno; and KVEN-AM/Ventura.
Cumulus Media’s KLOS/Los Angeles have re-signed “The HEIDI & FRANK Show” to a multi-year deal that will reunite them with former cast member Frosty Stillwell in a role as a permanent co-host beginning Tuesday, September 6th.
Latin Touch speaks with Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo about his much-needed new role in New York morning radio.
Michael Harrison, publisher of radio industry trade publication Talkers and a 1971 alumnus, presented a generous gift to the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication to help support its radio station and student-centered programs and initiatives during the May 20th national industry conference, “Talkers 2016: Bridging the Generations.”
The Alliance for Women in Media once again showcased phenomenal female-driven media with The Gracies Awards at The Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Congrats to all the winners!
Phantom Producer has announced the issuance of a U.S. Patent for its web-based application for managing and combining syndicated imaging audio with local station jingles and IDs from either desktop or mobile platforms.
Beginning April 20th, Matt Pinfield takes over mornings on KFOG/San Francisco!
Inside Radio sits down with Elaina Smith for their column featuring some of the hottest new names among syndicated radio hosts.
Congratulations to Heather on her induction to both of the AWM/F 2016 National Boards of Directors! Heather is also one of three chairs for the 2016 Gracie Awards Gala, taking place May 24, 2016 in Beverly Hills, and The Gracie Awards Luncheon, taking place June 21, 2016 in New York City.
Cumulus Country WNSH/NEW YORK has tapped radio vet Shila Nathan for middays effective February 8th!
WPHT/Philadelphia’s Chris Stigall talks with Radio Ink’s Deborah Parenti about the morning talk show format.
Kelly will be joining Blair Garner and Chuck Wicks from her previous show on WNSH/NEW YORK at midday.
Not only is 107.3 WRQX back to having their Mix moniker, but Jack Diamond returns for the morning drive.
Heather weighs in on marketplace conditions affecting female voices in radio for Talker’s The State of Women on Talk Radio.
The November 5th show will take place at the Museum of Broadcast and Communications in downtown Chicago.
Gary Hoffmann will now be doing double duty on KFI-AM as he takes over the 1-3pm spot for the station.
The Armstrong & Getty Show has expanded its reach, becoming the new morning show for Los Angeles’ KEIB-AM/The Patriot.
Westwood One has just announced the signing of a multi-year extension with imaging service Short Bus Radio.
Heather makes Radio Ink’s 2015 list of 100 Most Influential Women in Radio! Congrats, Heather!
Heather Cohen presented Harvey Nagler with the 2015 TALKERS Lifetime Achievement Award on June 12th in New York. Click here for Heather’s introduction speech!
Congratulations to Hollywood Hamilton on reaching a huge milestone with his three Premiere-syndicated programs — 100 affiliates!
Lauren Ciaravalli reflects on her first Gracies gala on the Alliance for Women in Media blog.
The Alliance for Women in Media, presented the 40th Anniversary of The Gracies Awards to a packed house at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. this week!
Country radio icon Bob Kinglsey will host an extension of “American Country Countdown” on NASH branded Cumulus stations, featuring Country music hits from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Bob Coburn is returning to 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles and the 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. slot he made famous from 1980-1994!
The Alliance for Women in Media asks Heather a few questions in the lead up to the 2015 Gracie Awards.
CBS Radio Top 40 WBMP (92.3 AMP)/New York gets ready to launch “Shoboy in the Morning” as its new weekday morning drive show.
In her latest piece for Radio Ink, Heather speaks with Mike McVay, Chris Olivero, and more of the industry’s leading programmers about where the content side of the business is headed.
Radio Ink names Heather as one of their 2014 Most Influential Women in Radio!
Casey Kasem, the legendary radio personality who for many years hosted American Top 40, died Sunday morning at the age of 82. Kasem hosted American Top 40 and other popular countdown programs from 1970 until his retirement in 2009.
Todd Pettengill, now hosting “Todd Show” on WPLJ, talks to the NY Daily News about how Scott Shannon’s departure means a change of focus.
Radio Ink profiles Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo, a rising star in Hispanic radio and one of the hardest-working broadcasters you’ll ever meet.
LARadio.com finds out how Eric led the charge behind Jillian Barberie’s debut on radio at KABC.
Radio Ink contributor Deborah Parenti talks to Heather about switching to talent representation, succeeding in multi-platform environments, and her advice for broadcasting newcomers.
We are honored to announce Heather Cohen has been awarded the 2013 Judy Jarvis Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to Talk Radio by a Woman from Talkers Magazine. Congratulations, Heather!
Eric first had the idea that Heidi and Frank would make a good fit in mornings at KLOS as far back as one year ago – before he even represented them.
Eric shares how he got started and what a typical day is like when you represent high profile clients.
Eric hits LARadio.com’s Best Of List for Off-Air Los Angeles Radio People in 2011. Congrats, Eric!
Erica Farber from R & R sits down with Eric to talk about getting into the business, what he strives for with The Weiss Agency, and advice for future talent representatives.