AM Radio, Gen Z, Talent, and Apps Find Wins In Techsurvey 2024
Jacobs Media's Techsurvey 2024 results were released on Thursday, offering a look into the state of the radio industry with radio's most fervent listeners. This year looked, "Pretty, pretty good," according to Fred Jacobs, with AM/FM making strides in digital evolution.
The Day I Tore Up My Employee Non-Competes
(By Dick Taylor) The Federal Trade Commission just voted in a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their employees. Should radio owner/operators be afraid? No, and let me tell you why:
TelevisaUnivision Presses Hispanic Voter Power In Q1 Earnings
TelevisaUnivision CEO Wade Davis took the opportunity to highlight the power Hispanic media will have during the upcoming Presidential election during the company's Q1 2024 earnings call. The Spanish-language broadcaster operates 35 radio stations in the US.
Doug Stephan’s ‘Good Day’ To Say Goodbye To Weekdays
After 36 years as a daily fixture, the long-standing morning show Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner will air its final episode on May 3. However, the show isn't going away entirely - it's concluding its weekday schedule with a new offering en route.
Chicago’s WLS Celebrates 100 Years In The Windy City
Cumulus Media Chicago's WLS-AM 890 marked its 100th anniversary this month. Launched on April 12, 1924, as "The Sears-Roebuck Station," WLS-AM has transitioned from a farming station to a rock ‘n’ roll hub in the '60s and '70s, and now to news/talk.
New RAB CEO Mike Hulvey Talks Radio Love With Chachi
Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes was making the most of his time at NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas. He's released a new episode of his Chachi Loves Everybody podcast with new RAB CEO Mike Hulvey, chronicling his journey from radio listener to leader.
Blast From The Past: EJ Greig, WCLS
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast from the Past comes from EJ Greig and his first radio job at WCLS in Battle Creek, MI. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Beasley Ft. Myers’ First ‘Cares for Kids’ Raises $50k For Golisano
Beasley Media Group Ft. Myers/Naples radio stations, in collaboration with Children's Miracle Network, held its inaugural Cares for Kids radiothon, raising more than $50,000 for Golisano Children's Hospital.
Five New Industry Executives Elected To NAB Radio Board
The National Association of Broadcasters has revealed the election results for its Radio Board of Directors. The board welcomes several new and returning members, representing a diverse group of industry leaders from various districts across the US.
FCC Broadsides Boston Pirates With Proposed $857k In Fines
The Federal Communications Commission has initiated proposed fines totaling $857,775 against seven individuals for operating unauthorized, unlicensed radio stations in the Boston area, under the PIRATE Act.
Audacy Lays Off Fewer Than 2% In Departmental RIFs
Throughout the day on Wednesday, a number of Audacy employees, both corporate and local, were laid off as part of divisional shifts, affecting what appears to mainly be Audacy's Digital Editorial and Social Strategy teams.
Longtime Virginia News Director and Anchor Rob Graham Passes
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Radio Group is mourning the loss of its former long-time WINA News Director and anchor, Rob Graham. Graham passed away over the weekend during a golf trip with his two older brothers. His was 69.
Jay West To Oversee Max Media’s Hampton Road Operations
After announcing staff changes on the cluster's Country station, Max Media of Hampton Roads is promoting Jay West to Operations Manager. West previously held positions in markets including Philadelphia, Houston, Buffalo, Milwaukee, and Albuquerque.
YouTube Embraces ‘Eyes Optional’ Podcasts While Testing New AI
As YouTube becomes a hotbed for podcast audiences, particularly first-time and younger listeners, the platform is seeking to become a more "eyes optional" experience. YouTube Chief Product Officer Johanna Voolich described the shift in a recent conversation.
Signal Hill Insights: Branded Podcasts Get To The Right Niche
Signal Hill Insights President and founder Jeff Vidler has shared the company's latest findings in the upward-trending world of branded podcasts. The company's new data shows branded podcasts can boost brand affinity by an average of +8 points.
iHeart Earns Webby ‘Podcast Company Of The Year’ Honor
iHeartMedia has walked away from this year's Webby Awards as the company with the most acclaimed body of work across all podcast categories. As such they are being honored as the Webby Podcast Company of the Year.
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