SoundExchange isn't giving up its royalty collection enforcement abilities without a fight. The performance rights organization has filed a notice of appeal in its $150 million royalty dispute with SiriusXM, following an unfavorable dismissal with sweeping implications. [read more]
As fall ratings loom, NuVoodoo’s latest study zeroes in on the listeners who matter most: those in the sample. The research reveals surprising insights into where they can be reached, from text messaging to YouTube, reshaping how stations should plan promotions. [read more]
Following the promotion of Keith Dakin to SVP of Programming, Connoisseur Media has named new format coordinators. As the broadcaster updates its structure, it is also assigning additional responsibilities to strengthen market operations. [read more]
Emmis has named Victor Giacomelli market president to lead audience and revenue growth for La Exitosa 98.7 (WEPN) in New York. Giacomelli, who previously served as Emmis’ SVP of Revenue, rejoins the company after senior leadership roles at MediaCo and Corus Radio. [read more]
There is stuff out there every day that we can take and play around with for content. During their 20-year reign at #1 in DC, Jay Stevens at WPGC would do The Newspaper Game. He’d get everyone around the conference room table and give them each that day’s Post. [read more]
(Josh Brown) For years, many in radio have operated under a common misnomer: social media is for young people, but the reality tells a very different story, and radio executives who ignore it are leaving enormous opportunities on the table. [read more]
After selling off his Key West FM, Radio One Buffalo owner Buddy Shula is all in on the City of Good Neighbors, as he prepares to bring his new AM Conservative Talk brand, 1270 The Patriot (WUSW-AM), to FM listeners across the Niagara Falls region. [read more]
The New York State Broadcasters Association has named Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis its 2025 Broadcaster of the Year. Catsimatidis will be honored at the Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon on October 22 at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan. [read more]
Pillar Media has announced three internal programming promotions. Skip Mahaffey has been named Creative Director, Rob Lewis moves up to Programming Operations Manager, and SLiM Rodriguez has been named Assistant Program Director at Denver's Star 101.5. [read more]
Audacy Wisconsin has announced that Brett Andrews will add morning show duties at 94.9 WOLX (WOLX) in Madison. Andrews will continue serving as Brand Manager for the cluster's Mix 105.1 (WMHX) and Assistant Brand Manager for Milwaukee's WMYX and WXSS. [read more]
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony will take place on October 7 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. This year's class includes radio veterans Juan Castillo, Ray Dunaway, Danny Lyons, and Joe Furey. [read more]
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Telos Alliance has promoted Cam Eicher to Executive Vice President of Audio Production, a newly established role at the company. He has led worldwide sales for Telos' seven brands since 2013, serving first as Executive Director before becoming SVP in 2021. [read more]
It may have been a holiday week, but it would be difficult to guess that by looking at the week's top national radio advertisers. After a very unusual lead-up full of surprise names, the airwaves quickly returned to business as usual, even with Labor Day Monday. [read more]
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SoundExchange isn't giving up its royalty collection enforcement abilities without a fight. The performance rights organization has filed a notice of appeal in its $150 million royalty dispute with SiriusXM, following an unfavorable dismissal with sweeping implications.
As fall ratings loom, NuVoodoo’s latest study zeroes in on the listeners who matter most: those in the sample. The research reveals surprising insights into where they can be reached, from text messaging to YouTube, reshaping how stations should plan promotions.
Following the promotion of Keith Dakin to SVP of Programming, Connoisseur Media has named new format coordinators. As the broadcaster updates its structure, it is also assigning additional responsibilities to strengthen market operations.
Emmis has named Victor Giacomelli market president to lead audience and revenue growth for La Exitosa 98.7 (WEPN) in New York. Giacomelli, who previously served as Emmis’ SVP of Revenue, rejoins the company after senior leadership roles at MediaCo and Corus Radio.
There is stuff out there every day that we can take and play around with for content. During their 20-year reign at #1 in DC, Jay Stevens at WPGC would do The Newspaper Game. He’d get everyone around the conference room table and give them each that day’s Post.
(Josh Brown) For years, many in radio have operated under a common misnomer: social media is for young people, but the reality tells a very different story, and radio executives who ignore it are leaving enormous opportunities on the table. 
After selling off his Key West FM, Radio One Buffalo owner Buddy Shula is all in on the City of Good Neighbors, as he prepares to bring his new AM Conservative Talk brand, 1270 The Patriot (WUSW-AM), to FM listeners across the Niagara Falls region.
The New York State Broadcasters Association has named Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis its 2025 Broadcaster of the Year. Catsimatidis will be honored at the Broadcast Leadership and Hall of Fame Luncheon on October 22 at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan.
Pillar Media has announced three internal programming promotions. Skip Mahaffey has been named Creative Director, Rob Lewis moves up to Programming Operations Manager, and SLiM Rodriguez has been named Assistant Program Director at Denver's Star 101.5.
Audacy Wisconsin has announced that Brett Andrews will add morning show duties at 94.9 WOLX (WOLX) in Madison. Andrews will continue serving as Brand Manager for the cluster's Mix 105.1 (WMHX) and Assistant Brand Manager for Milwaukee's WMYX and WXSS.
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association announced its 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony will take place on October 7 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. This year's class includes radio veterans Juan Castillo, Ray Dunaway, Danny Lyons, and Joe Furey.
Telos Alliance has promoted Cam Eicher to Executive Vice President of Audio Production, a newly established role at the company. He has led worldwide sales for Telos' seven brands since 2013, serving first as Executive Director before becoming SVP in 2021.
It may have been a holiday week, but it would be difficult to guess that by looking at the week's top national radio advertisers. After a very unusual lead-up full of surprise names, the airwaves quickly returned to business as usual, even with Labor Day Monday.
