Unpacking NAB Show Tech With Benztown’s Dave ‘Chachi’ Denes
With 61,000 broadcasters now (mostly) caught up on sleep from NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas, Radio Ink is taking one last look at the technology that defined this year's convention in a conversation with Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes.
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.
2024 Medallas de Cortez Finalists Announced
Radio Ink is delighted to unveil the finalists for the 2024 Medallas de Cortez awards, a hallmark event that honors outstanding achievements in Hispanic radio across programming, sales, and management sectors.
Bouvard: Radio’s Magic ROI Numbers Are 24%-18%-36%
Last week, Radio Ink reported on a recent UK study from Thinkbox underscoring the robust return on investment that radio and other audio platforms offer advertisers. Now Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard is expanding on those findings.
The Extinction of the Non-Compete
(By Mike McVay) The recent FTC ruling, appearing to eliminate the Non-Compete, has been met with mixed reviews. At first blush, it appears to enable almost anyone to go wherever they want whenever they want... which would be the wrong take.
Going Up Against The Big Dog
(By John Shomby) You’re going up against a station in your market that has been #1 for a very long time - The Big Dog!! For a task that may seem insurmountable, here are 6 steps that could help you take them down.
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.
Rhode Island Radio Voice Giovanni Retires After 50 Years
On Monday, Providence, RI radio staple Giovanni signed off for the final time, concluding a distinguished 50-year run in radio broadcasting. The celebrated host of 92PRO-FM's Giovanni in the Morning originally started on WPRO as a teen intern.
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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