Wednesday marked Beasley Media Group's turn to reveal its third-quarter financial results for 2023. The unveiling showed a disappointing return, coming in under analyst projections and sinking 5.79% year over year, as share prices continue to elude Nasdaq’s baseline. [read more]
He is the man responsible for the Aflac Duck, as well as Progressive's Flo and Dr. Rick. He is heralded as one of the most disruptive CMOs of all time. Now, in a rare appearance, legendary marketer Jeff Charney will lead the conversation at Forecast 2024. [read more]
As traditional television audience rates drop, more and more people are turning to their Smart TVs for audio content. Edison Research's Share of Ear finds the total daily audio time dedicated to Internet-connected TVs and devices has seen a noteworthy surge. [read more]
(By Charese Fruge') Amelia De Vita is WBGG Big 105.9 Miami-Ft. Lauderdale’s Midday Host. Originally from Brisbane, Australia, she completed a Journalism and Communications degree there, while working in the field the entire time. [read more]
Jacobs Media has opened the registration for commercial radio stations across the US and Canada to be part of Techsurvey 2024. The new edition will delve deeper into Artificial Intelligence's impact and the meaning of "locality" in the current context. [read more]
The FCC is finally full. For the November 2023 issue of Radio Ink, we asked a panel of leading broadcast attorneys to provide insight into some of the most pressing regulatory and compliance issues that the radio industry faces, including: [read more]
As 2023 enters its final months, the Broadcasters Foundation of America has initiated its annual Year-End Giving Campaign to assist fellow broadcast professionals in times of hardship. This year, the BFoA anticipates awarding close to $1.8 million. [read more]
The Alliance for Women in Media has forged a new partnership with the International Coaching Federation Foundation to offer AWM members professional coaching services at a discounted rate as part of the AWM Coaching Program. [read more]
Sports betting network VSiN has expanded its radio reach, adding affiliates in Medford, OR, and Abilene, TX. Medford's KDSO-AM has introduced 21 hours of VSiN content as 1300/107.9 The Ace. The station was previously known as The Dove. [read more]
Wendy Turner is set to take on the role of Executive Director and General Manager at the University of Michigan's NPR affiliate Michigan Radio, effective from January 2, 2024. She will succeed Steve Schram, who retired in late 2022. [read more]
Denver sports radio veteran Darren McKee, widely recognized as DMac, is set to join KSE Radio Ventures' Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 (KKSE). DMac will join the new midday show P.H.D., alongside Scott Hastings and Tyler Polumbus. [read more]
Cumulus Detroit has introduced a retooled on-air lineup for 760 WJR-AM, including a familiar face from Motor City television to jumpstart mornings. Former TV news anchor Guy Gordon is joining Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds for JR Morning. [read more]
Guaranty Media is welcoming Scotty Mac as Production Director for its Baton Rouge cluster and for middays on Eagle 98.1. Before joining Guaranty, he spent 15 years as the Production Director and afternoon drive host at iHeartMedia Baton Rouge. [read more]
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A "groundbreaking breakfast" will be held today at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel to "raise awareness and empower African American and Hispanic voters" in the 2024 election cycle. The hosts are major media companies in the Hispanic and Black spaces, respectively. The RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail has the details. Get the newsletter by clicking HERE.
On November 1, iHeartMedia Oklahoma City launched Q 94.7 (KOKQ), branded as Oklahoma’s Classic Rock. The station will focus on 70s, 80s, and 90s rock, with an on-air lineup of Dave "Gunner" Gunn, Maria Milito, Ken Dashow, and Big Red. [read more]
FOX News Audio is extending its collaboration with Audacy, incorporating FOX Weather, its free, ad-supported streaming television weather service. Audacy has been a platform for FOX News Audio content since 2019, carrying FOX News Podcasts and FOX News Talk. [read more]
Are you hearing things about radio in your market? Tell Radio Ink. We've covered radio for more than 31 years as the most trusted name in the industry. Send news tips and station press releases to Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats. [read more]
Following a minor increase in September, podcast ad revenue experienced a slight dip in October, as revealed by the latest Podcast Advertising Rates from Libsyn. In October, the average cost-per-thousand rate stood at $22.40 for a 60-second advertisement. [read more]
Former GMA3 anchors T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, who left ABC News following revelations of their romantic relationship in light of their respective marriages, have unveiled plans for a new podcast set to launch on December 5 through iHeartMedia. [read more]
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