HOUSTON - August 5, 2021 – PickleJar board member Judy Lakin was honored as a 2021 inductee of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame by the Texas Association of Broadcasters. The organization, which recognizes and celebrates broadcasting greats within the Lone Star state, added 20 new Texas broadcasters to their legendary list.

"After a spirited season of balloting, our voting members have selected twenty broadcast professionals to join the group of Lone Star veterans who have distinguished themselves in the radio industry," said Doug Harris, Executive Director of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. “This list of inductees represents award-winning sellers, programmers, on-air talent, and production aces along with masterful ratings and revenue generators across the industry, representing a variety of formats."

This year’s inductees will be honored at the Texas Museum of Broadcasting and Communications in Kilgore, Texas on November 6^th, 2021. See the full list of inductees here.

In addition to serving on the PickleJar board, Lakin is currently the President of Vista14, a creative digital agency and an esteemed member of the Country Radio Board of Directors. Past stops also include Cox Media Group and Clear Channel Radio among others. She also serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Advertising Education Foundation of Houston, on the Executive Board for Houston Media Classic, as Director of the Snowdrop Foundation, as a Lifetime Member of the Houston Livestock and Rodeo, and as an esteemed member of the Country Radio Board of Directors.

“I am truly honored to be selected into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame along with an esteemed group of broadcasters,” stated Lakin. “I have been so blessed with working with amazing talent throughout my career.”

Credited as a trailblazer and helping to set the standard for outstanding women in advertising, marketing, and the media, Lakin continuously maintains a successful track record of experience in high-profile leadership positions with nationally recognized sales achievements from the media, marketing, and advertising industries. Lakin guides PickleJar as they continue to introduce themselves to artists and fans worldwide.

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About PickleJar Holdings:

PickleJar believes artists should have full control over the profitability of their creative talents. Our peer-to-peer payment technology and proprietary performance management tools make it frictionless to receive, manage and move money for musicians, content creators and artists of all kinds on any stage, streaming platform or street corner. Leveraging the deep fintech and music industry expertise of our leadership team, we have launched the first social payments app specifically built to put the #ArtistFirst. The cashless tipping app creates direct engagement between artists and fan, then tokenizes loyalty through a unique rewards program. We are committed to empowering people to maximize their earning potential and realizing their financial freedom in the new Gratitude Economy. Learn more about the “world’s biggest tip jar” at PickleJar.com.

About Texas Radio Hall of Fame:

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame, led by Executive Director, Doug Harris, honors the broadcasting legends within Texas. Over the years, the organization has built a strong team of advisors to help chart a meaningful, relevant future. Leading with experience, strength, and balance, the organization strives to recognize the contributions of worthy broadcasters in every format, every Texas market, and every job description in which exemplary performance is present.