Townsquare Media has long been led by its off-air business, but will the Digital First Local Media Company's digital revenue reach 60% of total share by year’s end? Q2 financials suggest it’s within reach, and for now, it’s powered the company back to profitability [read more]
The new Nielsen 3-Minute Qualifier numbers are in – are radio’s rules really being rewritten? You can now watch "Three Minutes Later: The Ratings Are In," a special edition of Radio Ink’s Radio Masters Sales Series, on demand. [read more]
The FCC is opening a rulemaking on modernizing its Disaster Information Reporting System, aiming to reduce reporting burdens on providers and improve access to outage and restoration data for emergency agencies during disasters. [read more]
Due to high demand and an influx of late nomination emails, we’re reopening the submission window for this year's Radio Wayne Awards for 48 hours. If you missed the original deadline, this is your last chance to get your nominees in. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) Last week, I had one of those moments that gave me hope for the future. One of the clusters that I consult did a meeting they titled “The Holiday Hack” with all the sales staff (with any of the talent that was available at the God-awful time of 9a). [read more]
(Chris Stonick) I’m not sure if it’s just the American culture or a real belief that the next thing will be the big thing, but many sellers jump at the chance to “chase” the newest and shiniest toy. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but there’s something to be said about being boring. [read more]
Entravision Communications is celebrating double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter in a row, fueled by a sharp rebound in its global advertising technology business even as its US media segment faced continued challenges. [read more]
Cumulus Media and "alt-tech" company Rumble have formed a new partnership to bring together Cumulus’ Westwood One and Cumulus Podcast Network with Rumble.com’s video platform and creator ecosystem. [read more]
Salem Media Group is giving itself more financial flexibility, amending its loan deal with Siena Lending Group to add real estate from Salem Radio Properties as collateral - an expansion that raises the company’s borrowing capacity. [read more]
Howard Stern’s nearly two-decade run as SiriusXM’s marquee talent may be nearing its end. After months of rumors, insiders are reportedly claiming the satellite broadcaster is unlikely to match his current deal when his five-year contract expires this fall. [read more]
Audacy Chicago has named Geoff Buchholz as the Political Editor for WBBM Newsradio. He will lead the newsroom in coverage of City Hall and its key players, succeeding Craig Dellimore, who retired earlier this year after 41 years with the station. [read more]
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Core Radio Group's 87.7 The Vibe (WTBS-LD) in Atlanta has named Zannie K as its new weekday afternoon host. He joins the station with experience from Beasley Media Detroit, Cumulus Media Michigan, and community non-comm KMOJ in Minneapolis. [read more]
Nielsen has struck an agreement for audience measurement spanning audio, streaming, TV, and cross-platform ad performance with the world's largest media buying agency. The deal with WPP Media, formerly known as GroupM, was announced on August 5. [read more]
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Townsquare Media has long been led by its off-air business, but will the Digital First Local Media Company's digital revenue reach 60% of total share by year’s end? Q2 financials suggest it’s within reach, and for now, it’s powered the company back to profitability
The new Nielsen 3-Minute Qualifier numbers are in – are radio’s rules really being rewritten? You can now watch "Three Minutes Later: The Ratings Are In," a special edition of Radio Ink’s Radio Masters Sales Series, on demand.
The FCC is opening a rulemaking on modernizing its Disaster Information Reporting System, aiming to reduce reporting burdens on providers and improve access to outage and restoration data for emergency agencies during disasters.
Due to high demand and an influx of late nomination emails, we’re reopening the submission window for this year's Radio Wayne Awards for 48 hours. If you missed the original deadline, this is your last chance to get your nominees in.
(Paige Nienaber) Last week, I had one of those moments that gave me hope for the future. One of the clusters that I consult did a meeting they titled “The Holiday Hack” with all the sales staff (with any of the talent that was available at the God-awful time of 9a).
(Chris Stonick) I’m not sure if it’s just the American culture or a real belief that the next thing will be the big thing, but many sellers jump at the chance to “chase” the newest and shiniest toy. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but there’s something to be said about being boring.
Entravision Communications is celebrating double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter in a row, fueled by a sharp rebound in its global advertising technology business even as its US media segment faced continued challenges.
Cumulus Media and "alt-tech" company Rumble have formed a new partnership to bring together Cumulus’ Westwood One and Cumulus Podcast Network with Rumble.com’s video platform and creator ecosystem.
Salem Media Group is giving itself more financial flexibility, amending its loan deal with Siena Lending Group to add real estate from Salem Radio Properties as collateral - an expansion that raises the company’s borrowing capacity.
Howard Stern’s nearly two-decade run as SiriusXM’s marquee talent may be nearing its end. After months of rumors, insiders are reportedly claiming the satellite broadcaster is unlikely to match his current deal when his five-year contract expires this fall.
Audacy Chicago has named Geoff Buchholz as the Political Editor for WBBM Newsradio. He will lead the newsroom in coverage of City Hall and its key players, succeeding Craig Dellimore, who retired earlier this year after 41 years with the station.
Core Radio Group's 87.7 The Vibe (WTBS-LD) in Atlanta has named Zannie K as its new weekday afternoon host. He joins the station with experience from Beasley Media Detroit, Cumulus Media Michigan, and community non-comm KMOJ in Minneapolis.
Nielsen has struck an agreement for audience measurement spanning audio, streaming, TV, and cross-platform ad performance with the world's largest media buying agency. The deal with WPP Media, formerly known as GroupM, was announced on August 5.
