Local radio news brands are holding their own in weekly reach, according to new global survey data from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, but the medium faces a growing reckoning due to a generation not adopting the habit like their predecessors. [read more]
As bilingual radio formats increase in popularity, Spanish-speaking small business owners overwhelmingly prefer ads that blend English and Spanish over just one language, according to a new Katz Radio Group study, providing a key into a $4.1 trillion market. [read more]
The University of Texas at El Paso is reportedly in talks with the El Paso Community Foundation about a possible change of management for UTEP's 100,000-watt public radio station after KTEP 88.5 lost roughly a quarter of its budget in the Congressional rescission. [read more]
As agentic auctions and cross-channel attribution remain undefined gray areas for audio, the Media Rating Council is moving to define standards for AI's fastest-moving corners as part of what it calls step one of a two-part effort. [read more]
(Loyd Ford) Local radio sellers often chase the obvious money. I don’t blame them. That business matters. But in almost every market, revenue is also slipping through the cracks because sellers are not always trained to look for small signals that point to big opportunity. [read more]
(Steve Allan) Another quarter, another round of layoffs. I am not here to cast slings and arrows at companies that make these decisions. They have the right to run their business as they see fit. That said, several things struck me about this latest round. [read more]
Nearly half of Chicagoland families raising young children can't afford enough diapers. Hubbard Radio's 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) tackled that need this June, as The Morning Mix teamed with Huggies for a monthlong donation drive, netting 100,000 diapers donated. [read more]
After years of filling in, Jen Scordo has landed a permanent seat at Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. Scordo is the new midday host at 92.5 XTU (WXTU), succeeding longtime host and Program Director Mark "Razz" Radziewicz, who retired from the station in May. [read more]
Local stations looking for public service campaigns just got an easier path to find them. NAB has redesigned its Spot Center, giving radio operators simpler browsing and downloading of PSAs from established nonprofit organizations on a variety of issues. [read more]
From Washington to Wall Street: Trust RBR+TVBR It's been serving Hendersonville and Gallatin, TN, for a decade under the ownership of Tony Richards' media group. Now, he's selling WHIN-AM and its two FM translators, and the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. SubscribeHERE!
Colorado Public Radio Classical (KVOD) in Denver has added Mario Rivas and William Carman as hosts, bringing backgrounds spanning filmmaking, music performance, education, and community engagement to the network. [read more]
Washington State University and Bonneville Seattle have named Seattle Sports 710-AM (KIRO) the continued flagship station for Cougar Football and Men's Basketball broadcasts, in a long-term partnership that expands WSU's presence across the Puget Sound. [read more]
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Local radio news brands are holding their own in weekly reach, according to new global survey data from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, but the medium faces a growing reckoning due to a generation not adopting the habit like their predecessors.
As bilingual radio formats increase in popularity, Spanish-speaking small business owners overwhelmingly prefer ads that blend English and Spanish over just one language, according to a new Katz Radio Group study, providing a key into a $4.1 trillion market.
The University of Texas at El Paso is reportedly in talks with the El Paso Community Foundation about a possible change of management for UTEP's 100,000-watt public radio station after KTEP 88.5 lost roughly a quarter of its budget in the Congressional rescission.
As agentic auctions and cross-channel attribution remain undefined gray areas for audio, the Media Rating Council is moving to define standards for AI's fastest-moving corners as part of what it calls step one of a two-part effort.
(Loyd Ford) Local radio sellers often chase the obvious money. I don’t blame them. That business matters. But in almost every market, revenue is also slipping through the cracks because sellers are not always trained to look for small signals that point to big opportunity.
(Steve Allan) Another quarter, another round of layoffs. I am not here to cast slings and arrows at companies that make these decisions. They have the right to run their business as they see fit. That said, several things struck me about this latest round.
Nearly half of Chicagoland families raising young children can't afford enough diapers. Hubbard Radio's 101.9 The Mix (WTMX) tackled that need this June, as The Morning Mix teamed with Huggies for a monthlong donation drive, netting 100,000 diapers donated.
After years of filling in, Jen Scordo has landed a permanent seat at Beasley Media Group Philadelphia. Scordo is the new midday host at 92.5 XTU (WXTU), succeeding longtime host and Program Director Mark "Razz" Radziewicz, who retired from the station in May.
Local stations looking for public service campaigns just got an easier path to find them. NAB has redesigned its Spot Center, giving radio operators simpler browsing and downloading of PSAs from established nonprofit organizations on a variety of issues.
Colorado Public Radio Classical (KVOD) in Denver has added Mario Rivas and William Carman as hosts, bringing backgrounds spanning filmmaking, music performance, education, and community engagement to the network.
Washington State University and Bonneville Seattle have named Seattle Sports 710-AM (KIRO) the continued flagship station for Cougar Football and Men's Basketball broadcasts, in a long-term partnership that expands WSU's presence across the Puget Sound.
