Radio operators pushing the FCC to loosen AM ownership caps have new data to point to. The Commission's second-quarter totals show AM licenses falling again, adding urgency to broadcasters' case that looser rules could give struggling stations a financial lifeline. [read more]
As automakers continue testing the waters of removing terrestrial radio access from vehicles, new Nielsen research suggests the experiment carries real risk: roughly half of US car buyers say they would walk away from a car purchase entirely without it. [read more]
He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Content for Alpha Media until its acquisition by Connoisseur Media last year; now Phil Becker will be authoring his next chapter at Cox Media Group in a newly created radio leadership role tailored to his skills. [read more]
For the second year, Audacy Houston's SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) raised more than $24,000 for the Houston Food Bank through its Reggie and Ron Radiothon. The annual event is hosted by In the Loop's Reggie Adetula and The Drive's Ron Hughley. [read more]
(Paige Nienaber) We're in Show Business, but the bottom-dwelling Circus Freak level of Show Business, so it's always been a source of dismay to me when talent balks at venturing outside their comfort zone. A daredevil attitude toward content goes a long way. [read more]
They're the first ones in and the last ones to take credit. They shine the light on their talent, their teams, and their communities, but rarely on themselves. Radio Ink's Best Managers in Radio list exists to change that. Nominations close Friday, July 17 at 8p ET/5p PT. [read more]
Connoisseur Media is putting its Long Island sales operation under new leadership. Chris Flatley, a Long Island native with more than 15 years in national ad sales, becomes the cluster's new Director of Sales, succeeding Darren DiPrima, who moves to Station Manager. [read more]
KHCB Media Group is consolidating its entire content strategy under one new leader. Houston's KHCB 105.7 has named Shawn Farrington as VP of Content and On-Air Operations, tasking him with overseeing the Christian radio ministry's multiplatform efforts. [read more]
As connected TV becomes a bigger revenue opportunity for radio, it is becoming a bigger priority at Binnie Media. After joining the company earlier this year, Jodie Gallant has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy for Integrated Marketing. [read more]
From Washington to Wall Street: Trust RBR+TVBR The latest 'House of Cards' in DC isn't on Netflix; it's the FCC's latest controversial Public Interest Notice, per a “fellow for free expression and technology” at the Cato Institute. Find out more in the RBR+TVBR Afternoon Headlines E-mail.SubscribeHERE!
From syndicated morning shows to Sunday sports booths, radio is joining in a new charity auction from the Museum of Broadcast Communications, with every winning bid going toward the institution's educational programming for young broadcasters. [read more]
iHeartMedia syndicated host Elvis Duran and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman are among those teaming on a new podcast, vodcast, and creator development company to help brands and media personalities produce and monetize premium content. [read more]
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