Counter-Terrorism Expert: ‘Only AM’ Is Reliable If The Worst Comes
A Washington-State-based emergency management and counter-terror specialist is the latest to loudly support the passage of the AM for Every Vehicle Act. Jeff Burns wrote an opinion piece for the Seattle Times emphasizing AM radio's role in safeguarding the public.
Cumulus Albuquerque Trades Beer For Kids’ Books
Cumulus Media Albuquerque, in collaboration with Read to Me! ABQ Network, held its annual Rock and Brew Book Drive throughout April, collecting more than 5,100 children's books. The seven-station cluster's collection has been running since 2021.
Moms and Media: US Mothers Are Major Digital Audio Consumers
The latest report from Edison Research’s "Moms and Media," reveals that US mothers are avid audio fans with diverse listening habits. The increasingly tech-savvy group was particularly found to have a growing interest in smartwatches and wireless earphones.
Pittsburgh Pirates To Sail With 93.7 The Fan Through 2027
The Pittsburgh Pirates have renewed their broadcast contract with Audacy Pittsburgh, ensuring that 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM) remains the team's flagship radio station through the 2027 season.
iHeartMedia To Be Exclusive US Audio Partner For Paris Olympics
NBCUniversal has selected iHeartMedia as its exclusive audio partner for the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Under this collaboration, iHeartRadio will offer 24/7 play-by-play audio channels featuring NBCU's linear coverage of the Games.
Bouvard and Hereau Deal Dual Insights On Hispanic Radio
Nielsen's Tony Hereau and Cumulus Media's Pierre Bouvard have never-before-seen sales stories on the power of Spanish radio to reveal, including how AM/FM crushes TV in reach and ratings among Hispanics and where Spanish radio can best move the sales needle.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Last Minute Mother’s Day
(By Paige Nienaber) Launching a radio station. There’s a lost art. Another MIA methodology is asking people to wear your brand or make a banner and bring it to a concert in hopes of getting backstage passes or ticket upgrades.
How Are Your Verbal Headlines?
(By Randy Lane) Headlines are vital to attracting your audience’s attention. A well-crafted headline also piques curiosity and creates a sense of urgency and desire to hear or read more. The same applies to what you say out loud on your show.
Life Lessons From A 90-Year-Old
(By Rick Fink) My dad, we called him “Pa”, would have turned 90 on Tuesday, April 23. He didn’t make it to 90, he only made it to 65. I titled this the way I did because the life lessons he taught in the 37 years we were together are ones I still try to live by today.
Hours Before Q1 Earnings Call, Beasley Layoffs Cut 7%
Beasley Media Group has announced a 7% reduction in its workforce, impacting its operations in Boston, Philadelphia, Ft. Myers, and Charlotte. The RIFs came one day before the company reports its first-quarter earnings for 2024.
Mike Eaby Made Executive Producer at Westwood One Sports
Cumulus Media has promoted Mike Eaby to Vice President and Executive Producer of Westwood One Sports, effective May 15. He takes over from Howard Deneroff, who steps down after 35 years with the company.
Michigan Broadcaster Behind The Eagles’ First #1 Passes Away
Jim Higgs, a revered Kalamazoo-area broadcaster, has passed away after an illness at the age of 79. Higgs is remembered for his tireless passion for radio in and out of the studio and his memorable voice that colored the airwaves for six decades.
Mike Sanders Is Birmingham Bound As ‘Sandman’ Joins Summit
SummitMedia Birmingham has announced the appointment of Mike "Sandman" Sanders as the new Program Director for Country 104.7 (WZZK). Sanders moves to WZZK from his weekend host spot at Midwest Communications' Mix 92.9 (WJXA) in Nashville.
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.
IAB Releases Updated Podcast Measurement Guidelines
IAB Tech Lab has officially released version 2.2 of its Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines, following a public comment period that concluded on March 23. These guidelines are the standardized approach to podcast content and ad measurement.
Alphabet Announces Final Day For Google Podcasts
It's been seven months since Google decided it would sunset Google Podcasts, but we now know when the end exactly is. Google will silence the app globally on June 23. After July 29, users will be unable to migrate or export their subscriptions.
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