AM Radio Momentum Seems Unstoppable After Hefty DC Day
Tuesday was quite a day for AM radio on Capitol Hill as the band saw another bipartisan lift and steamrolled detractors in both houses of US Congress. Broadcasters, legislators, and organizations came together in a united front for the AM For Every Vehicle Act.
KUOW In Seattle Is The Latest Public Radio Outlet Hit By Layoffs
Seattle's KUOW is the latest public radio station forced to make layoffs in the wake of budget cuts. The 6% staff cut is the first time the station has laid off staff due to financial concerns, according to General Manager Caryn Mathes.
Advantage, Radio: Uncovering Where Light Audio Listeners Tune In
We know heavy audio listeners go out of their way to tune into AM/FM and streaming, but where will radio find the casual listener? Edison Research's latest Share of Ear study looks at where audio is most heard by light listeners - and it gives an advantage to radio.
2024 Marconi Radio Awards Nominations Open Through May 31
The National Association of Broadcasters has opened the nomination period for the 2024 Marconi Radio Awards, which will run until May 31. The announcement of the winners will take place during the NAB Show New York at the Javits Center on October 9.
P&G and iHeart Unite For Fifth Annual Can’t Cancel Pride
iHeartMedia and P&G are again partnering on the fifth annual Can’t Cancel Pride event on June 12, celebrating the pivotal role of music and LGBTQ+ organizations in promoting equality. The event will serve as a major fundraiser for six key LGBTQ+ charities.
MBC Reveals 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has released the list of nominees for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame. The selection includes 24 candidates determined by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with feedback from both the radio industry and listeners.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Maximalism Is More
(By Paige Nienaber) I always hated “Less Is More.” Radio is not about minimalism. It’s about maximalism. But less can sound like more. “How is that?!”, you ask incredulously. By using semantics.
5 Quick and Powerful Show Upgrades
(By Jeff McHugh) Even the best computer programs have occasional upgrades to fix a few bugs; the same goes for radio and podcast programs. Here are five small but significant upgrades to consider for your show:
Turning Problems into Solutions
(By Rick Fink) I learned a lesson a long time ago when I walked into my General Manager's office late one day and said, "I've got a problem!" He looked at me, smiled a bit, shook his head, and replied, "No you don't."
MIW Opens Applications For 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program. This initiative, commemorating Laurie Kahn, is designed to foster the professional growth of women in small to medium radio markets.
Mike Gallagher and Joey Hudson Join 98.9 WORD In Greenville
Audacy has announced updates to the weekday programming lineup for News/Talk 98.9 WORD (WYRD) in Greenville, taking effect on May 6. The schedule refresh reintroduces Mike Gallagher to the lineup at middays with The Mike Gallagher Show.
Longtime Bloomington Talk Host Scott Laughlin Passes Away
Beloved Bloomington, IL radio personality Scott Laughlin has passed away at the age of 65 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Laughlin's broadcasting career spanned over four decades until his retirement in 2019 following his diagnosis.
Pedro Javier González Named iHeart Miami Programming SVP
iHeartMedia has appointed Pedro Javier "PJ" Gonzalez as the new Senior Vice President of Programming for its Miami operations, effective immediately. He succeeds Rob Miller, who will transition to a new strategic advisor role within iHeart for the Hot AC format.
Podcast Ad Rates Dip In April, As Children’s Series Offer Value
Libsyn has released its Podcast Advertising Rates for April 2024. In April, the average cost per thousand impressions for a 60-second ad was $21.75, marking a slight decrease from March 2024's rate of $21.94 and April 2023's rate of $22.76.
Subscriber Loss Mars Otherwise Stable SiriusXM Q1
SiriusXM has experienced a significant decline in self-pay subscribers, losing 359,000 customers in the first quarter of this year, a larger loss compared to the 347,000 subscribers it shed during the same period last year.
Hyundai Is The Latest Automaker Adding SiriusXM 360L Audio
Hyundai Motor America has renewed and enhanced its partnership with SiriusXM, planning to introduce the broadcaster's SiriusXM with 360L satellite and streaming audio platform in Hyundai and Genesis vehicles starting in 2025.
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