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.
Indianapolis Morning Host Speaks Out After Home Shooting
Cumulus Media Indianapolis' WFMS talent Matt Malone opened up on air after his home was riddled with bullets last Tuesday night while he slept. The Indy's Morning Show with Deb, Kevin and Matt co-host believes he was not the intended target.
New RAB Certification Teaches Content Creators To Monetize
The Radio Advertising Bureau has introduced a new certification program designed specifically for radio's content creators. The CRMC Content Creators course extends from the foundational principles of RAB’s established Radio Marketing Consulting course.
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.
Sunny 95 Clouds Over As Layoffs Hit Saga’s Columbus Cluster
Saga Communications announced a series of layoffs as part of a strategic restructuring across its Columbus, Ohio cluster. The staff cuts involve talent and directors at Sunny 95 (WSNY), Rewind 103.5 (WNND), and Mix 107.9 (WVMX).
Paul Keenan To Leave Bauer Group COO Role At End Of Q3
The UK's Bauer Media Group Chief Operating Officer Paul Keenan will be leaving the company after sixteen years, the broadcaster announced on April 26. Keenan will step down on September 30 but will continue to collaborate with Bauer as an advisor.
Dana Cortez Off Power In Phoenix As Station Preps New Future
The Dana Cortez Show has parted ways with flagship station Power 98.3 and 96.1 (KKFR) and Desert Valley Media Group as the station prepares a relaunch. DVMG CEO Jeff Trumper made the announcement in a memo to company staff as KKFR welcomes a "new sound."
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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