AM Radio Momentum Seems Unstoppable After Hefty DC Day
Tuesday was quite a day for AM radio on Capitol Hill as the band saw another bipartisan lift and steamrolled detractors in both houses of US Congress. Broadcasters, legislators, and organizations came together in a united front for the AM For Every Vehicle Act.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Maximalism Is More
(By Paige Nienaber) I always hated “Less Is More.” Radio is not about minimalism. It’s about maximalism. But less can sound like more. “How is that?!”, you ask incredulously. By using semantics.
5 Quick and Powerful Show Upgrades
(By Jeff McHugh) Even the best computer programs have occasional upgrades to fix a few bugs; the same goes for radio and podcast programs. Here are five small but significant upgrades to consider for your show:
Turning Problems into Solutions
(By Rick Fink) I learned a lesson a long time ago when I walked into my General Manager's office late one day and said, "I've got a problem!" He looked at me, smiled a bit, shook his head, and replied, "No you don't."
MIW Opens Applications For 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program. This initiative, commemorating Laurie Kahn, is designed to foster the professional growth of women in small to medium radio markets.
WECO Raises $67k For East Tennessee Tornado Victims
Wartburg, Tennessee's WECO Radio held a radiothon on April 23 to support their neighbors in Sunbright, which was severely impacted by an EF-1 tornado on April 2. With a population of just 519, the community's damages did not receive any FEMA aid.
Futuri Receives AI Honor From NAB Show 2024 For SpotOn
Futuri has been honored with the NAB Show 2024 Product of the Year Award for AI/Machine Learning for its artificial intelligence platform, SpotOn. This platform utilizes AI technology to rapidly generate spec spots for both radio and television.
Anti-Radio Rhetoric Discolors AM Testimony From CTA’s Shapiro
Consumer Technology Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro went beyond the auspices of his testimony to the US House Energy and Commerce Committee about the AM For Every Vehicle Act to attack AM/FM radio on every level during a hearing on April 30.
Nielsen & Edison: News/Talk Led AM/FM Listening In Q1
Nielsen has unveiled its latest offering, The Record, a detailed quarterly report examining American listening habits across various ad-supported audio platforms. The debut edition, covering Q1 2024, reveals that radio dominates ad-supported listening time.
Please Hold: What Do Your Listeners Hear When They Call?
If a listener or a client calls your radio station, what will they hear when they're on hold? A new Veritonic study about the power of on-hold audio may have you reconsidering what callers hear while you dig through the ticket drawer.
Detroit’s All-Black Sports Rap Radio Unveils Debut Lineup
Veteran Detroit sports journalist Rob Parker has announced the lineup for Sports Rap Radio (WXYT-AM). The station showcases an all-Black lineup as Parker envisions a platform that mirrors the community’s voice with a unique format mixing hip-hop and sports/talk.
Sarah Hamilton Rises To Program Director At Savannah’s KIX96
Cumulus Media Savannah has elevated Sarah Hamilton, known on-air as Sarah Lynn, to the role of Program Director at KIX96 (WJCL). Hamilton joined KIX96 in 2014 as an on-air personality and has since been promoted to Assistant Program Director.
Bob Lawrence Leaves RAB For Parkersburg Market Manager Role
Seven Mountains Media has appointed Bob Lawrence as the new Market Manager for their Parkersburg, WV/Marietta, OH markets, following the retirement of Don Staats. Lawrence previously served as the General Manager of the RAB's National Radio Talent System.
Subscriber Loss Mars Otherwise Stable SiriusXM Q1
SiriusXM has experienced a significant decline in self-pay subscribers, losing 359,000 customers in the first quarter of this year, a larger loss compared to the 347,000 subscribers it shed during the same period last year.
Hyundai Is The Latest Automaker Adding SiriusXM 360L Audio
Hyundai Motor America has renewed and enhanced its partnership with SiriusXM, planning to introduce the broadcaster's SiriusXM with 360L satellite and streaming audio platform in Hyundai and Genesis vehicles starting in 2025.
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.
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