As several major automakers continue exploring ways to phase AM radio out of future dashboards, one new player has plans to cut AM/FM entirely. While the minimalist EV is being hailed as a "gamechanger," the question is: can no radio sell? [read more]
In the last three months, two-thirds of US adults reported taking action because of an advertisement. Look closer at high-value categories from luxury vehicles and electronics to vacations and entertainment, and you'll find radio ads outperforming the competition. [read more]
For the second earnings call in a year, Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy invoked the Stockdale Paradox as the broadcaster doubles down on its "Blended" digital transformation strategy while working to reposition itself within a shifting ad marketplace. [read more]
As podcasting becomes a thoroughly mainstream medium, a new report is placing US podcast revenue at $4.7 billion - almost double the recent IAB/PwC estimate. Why the jump? It comes from consumer-driven platforms like Patreon and the video podcast boom. [read more]
(By Buzz Knight) The concept of bringing internal specialists into a radio station is nothing new. We’ve often seen it within sales teams, where a new business specialist focuses on gaining clients or a specialist is tasked with focusing on a particular vertical. But why stop at sales? [read more]
(By Randy Lane) Storytelling is essential for connecting emotionally with your audience. It makes content more memorable, engages listeners, and encourages active listening. When we hear a good story, we go from passive listening to active listening. [read more]
Entravision Communications CEO Michael Christenson credited the company’s Advertising Technology & Services segment for powering a 17% year-over-year increase in consolidated net revenue for Q1 2025, even amid a downturn in its broadcast operations. [read more]
Global consumer spending on media content and technology may have grown 4.4% in 2024, but the pace marked the third straight year of slowing growth after a decade-high surge in 2022, as consumer confidence falls to its lowest point since the pandemic. [read more]
“It’s a new day for Estrella Media, Hot 97, and WBLS – now together under MediaCo,” said MediaCo Interim CEO Albert Rodriguez during the broadcaster’s presentation at the 2025 IAB NewFronts, where multiplatform strategy for its radio brands took center stage. [read more]
Just days after a federal appeals court blocked the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America employees, the US Agency for Global Media is drawing scrutiny for approving a new content deal to bring One America News Network coverage to VOA. [read more]
Audacy is expanding its programming dedicated to women's sports with She’s Got Next with Jordan Robinson, a new weekly show airing across 27 Audacy Sports stations. It will also be available as a podcast on the Audacy app and major platforms. [read more]
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SiriusXM will deliver live audio coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, airing from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. The broadcast will feature play-by-play coverage, exclusive interviews, and original shows. [read more]
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Freddy Snakeskin at the KROQ mic when the studios were still in Pasadena. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured. [read more]
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As several major automakers continue exploring ways to phase AM radio out of future dashboards, one new player has plans to cut AM/FM entirely. While the minimalist EV is being hailed as a "gamechanger," the question is: can no radio sell?
In the last three months, two-thirds of US adults reported taking action because of an advertisement. Look closer at high-value categories from luxury vehicles and electronics to vacations and entertainment, and you'll find radio ads outperforming the competition.
For the second earnings call in a year, Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy invoked the Stockdale Paradox as the broadcaster doubles down on its "Blended" digital transformation strategy while working to reposition itself within a shifting ad marketplace.
As podcasting becomes a thoroughly mainstream medium, a new report is placing US podcast revenue at $4.7 billion - almost double the recent IAB/PwC estimate. Why the jump? It comes from consumer-driven platforms like Patreon and the video podcast boom.
(By Buzz Knight) The concept of bringing internal specialists into a radio station is nothing new. We’ve often seen it within sales teams, where a new business specialist focuses on gaining clients or a specialist is tasked with focusing on a particular vertical. But why stop at sales?
(By Randy Lane) Storytelling is essential for connecting emotionally with your audience. It makes content more memorable, engages listeners, and encourages active listening. When we hear a good story, we go from passive listening to active listening.
Entravision Communications CEO Michael Christenson credited the company’s Advertising Technology & Services segment for powering a 17% year-over-year increase in consolidated net revenue for Q1 2025, even amid a downturn in its broadcast operations.
Global consumer spending on media content and technology may have grown 4.4% in 2024, but the pace marked the third straight year of slowing growth after a decade-high surge in 2022, as consumer confidence falls to its lowest point since the pandemic.
“It’s a new day for Estrella Media, Hot 97, and WBLS – now together under MediaCo,” said MediaCo Interim CEO Albert Rodriguez during the broadcaster’s presentation at the 2025 IAB NewFronts, where multiplatform strategy for its radio brands took center stage.
Just days after a federal appeals court blocked the reinstatement of over 1,000 Voice of America employees, the US Agency for Global Media is drawing scrutiny for approving a new content deal to bring One America News Network coverage to VOA.
Audacy is expanding its programming dedicated to women's sports with She’s Got Next with Jordan Robinson, a new weekly show airing across 27 Audacy Sports stations. It will also be available as a podcast on the Audacy app and major platforms.
SiriusXM will deliver live audio coverage of the 2025 PGA Championship, airing from Thursday, May 15, through Sunday, May 18, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. The broadcast will feature play-by-play coverage, exclusive interviews, and original shows.
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Freddy Snakeskin at the KROQ mic when the studios were still in Pasadena. Send your Blast From The Past to our 
