WUGA in Georgia Threatened by Budget Cuts

Radio-info.com this morning reports that dual-format station WUGA in Athens and northern Georgia is on the cutting block by the University of Georgia.   This is just a proposed budget so far, but University officials are recommending layoffs of 1,400 staff members, reduction in student enrollment by 1,500, and elimination of WUGA from the budget altogether. Stay tuned…

Music Personnel Conference in NYC

The Association of Music Personnel in Public Radio (AMPPR) holds its annual meeting in NYC April 21-23.  A partial agenda and more information are posted on the website now.
 
Here are some highlights from AMPPR President David Duff:

Fred Child, host of Performance Today will be leading an air talent “super-session”. Come and improve your on-air performance with coaching from one of the best on-air talents in the business!

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Old broadcasters never die…

When I was about 10 years old someone teased my parents and said, “That kid was vaccinated with a Victrola needle”, meaning I talked a lot. Given my Irish heritage, I was told it was something to be proud of. “You have a gift for the gab”.

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