Urban One To Miss Q1 Filing Deadline As Audit Crunch Continues
While shareholders still wait for Urban One's year-end financials for 2023, the company admits the string of accounting delays that has ensnared the radio operator for the past year is not over yet with a new disclosure to the SEC as it chases Nasdaq compliance.
AWMF Taps Tamera Mowry-Housley To Host 2024 Gracies
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced that Emmy award-winning actress and talk show host Tamera Mowry-Housley will host the 49th Annual Gracie Awards, which centers on the theme “Feminine Strength, both Large and Small.”
WABC Owner Catsimatidis Details Giuliani First Amendment Fallout
As 77WABC makes national headlines for the firing of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani over repeated attempts to discuss discredited claims about the 2020 presidential election, Red Apple Media owner John Catsimatidis is speaking out.
Audacy’s B93.7 Comes In Clutch For Domestic Violence Survivors
Audacy Greenville's B93.7 (WFBC) wrapped up its "In The Clutch" campaign, gathering more than 200 secondhand purses filled with personal hygiene products for survivors of domestic violence.
BofA Taps Into Radio As The Home Depot Preps For Memorial Day
The latest data from Media Monitors for the week of May 6 to May 12 shows a Summer shift, as brands capitalize on radio's reach and return on investment. This past week, that meant strong performances from Bank of America and The Home Depot.
Xperi and Radio Ink To Discuss In-Car Radio Revolution Live
Attendees at both this year's Consumer Electronics Show and NAB Show were wowed by Xperi's DTS AutoStage - not just for what it provides for radio's audience in the car, but for what it provides broadcasters outside of the automobile. On May 30, you'll get the full tour.
Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody
(By Pat Bryson) One of the managers who works for a company I consult sent this saying to me. I’m not sure who originally created it, but it’s too good not to pass on. This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
Give Your Radio Commercial a Point of View
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) When you write your radio commercial from a specific point of view you give it focus. The more specific it is, the more believable the spot can be. It’s about the listener.
The Radio Revenue Problem
(By Loyd Ford) What I am writing about today is for the sales manager or market manager who is reassessing their sales efforts. Maybe revenue is down. Maybe it isn’t what it used to be. That’s not a sign the sky is falling. Not at all.
Salem Media Closes $5.5m Sale On Its California Headquarters
Salem Media Group has completed the sale of its Camarillo, CA headquarters in a transaction finalized on May 1, but that doesn't mean the Christian broadcast company will be leaving Ventura County any time soon.
Jay Michaels Heads To Jackson To Program For New South Radio
Jackson, Mississippi's New South Radio has announced the appointment of Jay Michaels as the new Brand Manager for Y101 (WYOY) and Mix 98.7 (WJKK). Michaels makes the move from Austin where he has programmed for Recharge Media since February.
Cumulus Elevates Steve Holm To Grand Rapids Market Manager
Cumulus Media has promoted Steve Holm to the role of Regional Vice President and Market Manager for its Grand Rapids/Muskegon, MI operations. Previously serving as the General Sales Manager in Cumulus Dallas, Holm returns to his home state of Michigan.
Kiana Singh Joins Z100 For New York City Overnights
Kiana Singh, known on-air as Kiana, is joining iHeartMedia New York's Z100 as the station's new overnight host. Recognized among Radio Ink's most recent class of “30 And Under Superstars,” the Long Island native starts her new role on May 15.
Buzz Knight’s ‘Takin A Walk’ Hikes Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Buzz Knight's Takin A Walk music history interview podcast has announced the donation of select episodes to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives. The podcast features thorough discussions with prominent figures in the music industry, past and present.
IAB: Podcasting Will Break $2 Billion Ad Revenue Barrier In 2024
The increase in podcast ad revenue may have been more modest in 2023, but the Interactive Advertising Bureau forecasts the medium will bring in more than $2 billion for the first time in 2024 after cresting the $1b mark only three years ago.
SiriusXM PGA Championship Coverage To Go Live from Louisville
SiriusXM has unveiled its live coverage plans for the 2024 PGA Championship from Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville running May 16-19. In partnership with Westwood One, SiriusXM will broadcast live play-by-play coverage daily throughout the tournament.