Bhargava Sparks FCC Review of Cumulus’ Foreign Stakes
5-Hour Energy mogul Manoj Bhargava is causing more problems for Cumulus Media outside of his hostile takeover push. Cumulus is asking for FCC approval around foreign investor stakes as the broadcaster restructures its ownership of radio station licenses.
New Study Shows Emotional Radio Ads Overcome Fear, Mistrust
A new study led by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign communication professor Brian Quick has highlighted the effectiveness of radio as an emotionally charged ad medium in increasing support for organ donation among listeners not registered as donors.
Anti-Union Hispanic Radio Ads Cause Consternation In California
As Hispanic radio continues its rapid growth within the industry, major agricultural organizations in California have invested millions in Spanish-language radio advertisements aimed at discouraging farmworkers from participating in union elections.
A Surprise in my Mailbox
(By Pat Bryson) And, yes, it was a NICE surprise. I had just returned from a long and shall we say, "interesting" week on the road. I collected my mail from my P.O. Box and found a small, brown envelope in it. The return address was Kentucky.
Radio: The Great Media Multiplier
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Often we tend to think of radio as a stand-alone medium. While it can work effectively this way, it can become a powerful multiplier when used in combination with other media. Let me give you some examples:
It Had Better Be You
(By Loyd Ford) We work in a “ready, FIRE, aim” business where sellers must know their products and services inside and out to remain agile - but consider that only talking about your product to a prospect can absolutely kill a sale.
The Freak Flag Has Flown In Dallas As iHeart’s Eagle Returns
iHeartMedia Dallas has abandoned its "free-flowing" hot talk experiment, 97.1 The Freak (KEGL), after eighteen months. The station fired its entire air staff, including Texas Radio Hall of Fame host Mike Rhyner, on April 26, returning the signal to Rock as The Eagle.
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:
With New Deal, Boomer Esiason Passes Don Imus On WFAN
Audacy has renewed its contract with WFAN (WFAN-AM/FM) morning show host Boomer Esiason, ensuring he will continue to co-host Boomer & Gio with Gregg “Gio” Giannotti. This extension makes Esiason the longest-tenured morning drive host in WFAN’s history.
Ken Beno Departs WBA After Three Decades
Ken Beno has announced his resignation as Chair of the Education Committee at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, a position he has held for over two decades. Beno's tenure with the WBA spans more than 30 years.
‘Regis & Kathy Lee’ Voice and NYC Radio Host Tony Pigg Passes
Tony Pigg, a beloved figure in New York City's broadcasting community, has passed away at the age of 85. Pigg, whose real name was Richard Quinn, was renowned for his work as the announcer on Live with Regis & Kathy Lee and his 15-year tenure at WPLJ.
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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