Articles filed under Feder, Robert
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Feder: Bob Stroud, Kevin Matthews on 2022 Radio Hall of Fame ballot
Jun 14, 2022 6:17 AM - Chicago radio veterans Bob Stroud and Kevin Matthews are among 24 nominees for induction to the Radio Hall of Fame, the Chicago-based shrine to radio's greatest performers and programs announced Monday. Stroud, who's on the ballot for the third time, disclosed last week he was stepping down as top-rated midday personality at WDRV 97.1-FM, the Hubbard Radio classic rock station where he's spent the last 21 of his 43 years in radio.
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Feder: On eve of retirement, Bob Stroud leads The Drive to No. 1
Jun 13, 2022 4:36 PM - In the run-up to his announced retirement from WDRV 97.1-FM, legendary midday personality Bob Stroud led the Hubbard Radio classic rock station to No. 1 in Chicago radio ratings released Monday.
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Feder: White Sox, Cubs networks squander credibility with suspicious editing
Jun 13, 2022 6:20 AM - Twice in recent weeks Chicago's regional sports networks have shown they cannot be trusted. In both cases editorial standards were compromised in ways that shortchanged viewers and raised suspicions. In the end, they came off as kowtowing to teams whose owners have substantial equity interests in the networks.
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Feder: Rick Hall to host afternoons at SHE 100.3
Jun 10, 2022 6:50 AM - Rick Hall, manager of digital audio and on-air host at Chicago-based Moody Radio, has been hired as afternoon personality and music director at WSHE 100.3-FM, the Hubbard Radio adult contemporary station.
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Feder: Layoffs at iHeartMedia drive out ace traffic reporter Bart Shore
Jun 9, 2022 6:33 AM - For 25 years he's been the most familiar and authoritative voice of traffic on Chicago radio. But after delivering his last report Wednesday morning on iHeartMedia hip-hop WGCI 107.5-FM, Bart Shore suddenly found himself over and out.
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Feder: Three stations bidding for Bears radio rights
Jun 8, 2022 9:41 AM - Three Chicago stations are vying for the radio rights to Chicago Bears football broadcasts, according to multiple sources.
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Feder: Rock radio legend Bob Stroud signing off as midday host on The Drive
Jun 7, 2022 11:43 AM - Bob Stroud announced Tuesday he's stepping down from the top-rated midday show he's hosted for 21 years at WDRV 97.1-FM. His last day of full-time work at the Hubbard Radio classic rock station will be June 30.
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Feder: Steve Cochran joins WLS 890 AM as morning host
Jun 7, 2022 10:54 AM - Steve Cochran, former morning host at Nexstar Media news/talk WGN 720-AM, signed Tuesday to host mornings at WLS. Starting June 15, he'll be heard from 5:30 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday.
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Feder: Marty Lennartz moving to mornings on 93 XRT
Jun 7, 2022 9:24 AM - Starting Monday, Marty Lennartz will shift from afternoons to mornings at 93 XRT, succeeding Richard Milne, who's leaving to care for his ailing wife. Milne's last day on the air will be Friday.
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Feder: New Latino Media Network buys Chicago's WRTO in $60 million deal with Univision
Jun 6, 2022 6:29 AM - The Spanish-language radio home of Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and Fire broadcasts has been sold to the newly formed Latino Media Network as part of a $60 million all-cash acquisition.
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