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Radio Has Been ‘A Godsend For So Many’ In Helene’s Aftermath

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Denise Potter lives 30 minutes south of Asheville in Hendersonville, NC. After nearly a week without reliable cell service, Denise spoke with Radio Ink to share her experience during and after Helene and the powerful difference radio is making in the region.
AM Car Radio

State AGs: Helene Highlights Need for AM Radios in Vehicles

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody have co-led a letter including ten more state attorneys general urging Congress to support the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act as automakers seek to remove the AM band from EVs.
EMF

EMF Sells Off Nashville Signal Three Months After Purchase

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Back in March, Educational Media Foundation announced its purchase of four Salem Media signals spread between Nashville and Honolulu for $7 million. The Christian radio giant is now recouping some of that purchase price with a sale of its own in Music City.
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SportsRadio 94WIP To Continue as Phillies Flagship

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Audacy and the Philadelphia Phillies have extended their radio broadcast partnership in a new multi-year deal. SportsRadio 94WIP will remain the flagship station for all Phillies games, including regular season, postseason, and select Spring Training matchups.
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Podcast Radio’s Genre-Based Blocks Debut on Minnesota AM

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Alpha Media’s KAUS-AM is the newest US home of Podcast Radio, expanding the format to southern Minnesota. The station will also carry a Podcast Radio first: dedicated genre hours for curated podcast programming including business, true crime, and comedy.
Black Voter

NAACP Rolls Out $3.75M Radio Campaign for Black Voter Turnout

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The NAACP is the latest organization to turn to radio in the march to election day. The group has launched a $3.75 million AM/FM campaign in key battleground states aimed at encouraging Black voters to participate on November 5.
Big Bend Region, Florida - Coast Guard personnel from the Gulf Strike team and Station Pascagoula conducting urban search and rescue operations alongside federal and state partners to assist stranded people

Radio Continues Its Key Role in Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts

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As communities continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, radio continues to be a vital lifeline in the areas affected and beyond. Organizations from FEMA to Beasley are fully using the airwaves to assist in any way possible.
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What Challenges Keep Radio’s Best Managers Awake At Night?

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So far in this decade, radio has fought a pandemic, massive inflation, and labor shortages. Ahead of October’s Radio Ink issue crowning the industry’s best managers of 2024, here's what these leaders say are radio's biggest challenges.

‘The Oasis’ Is Back On Dayton Radio With Randy Michaels Buy

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In August, renowned radio veteran Randy Michaels filed with the FCC that he was set to acquire WOXY from Roland Medrano's Lazo Media for $1.8 million. As of October 2, the former regional Mexican station has new life, returning a beloved station to Dayton, OH.
Autumn Joi

Women to Watch: Autumn Joi; Lit 106!

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(By Charese Frugé) Autumn Joi is the Midday Host of Washington, DC’s newest digital radio station WLIT "Lit 106!" Joi began her career with an internship at WPGC 95.5 in Washington, DC, with the iconic radio/TV legend, Donnie Simpson.

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AC Format Innovator George Johns Passes Away

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George Johns, one of the pioneering names behind Adult Contemporary radio, has passed away. Known for his innovation and leadership, Johns left an indelible mark on stations across North America, reshaping the way listeners experienced music and entertainment.
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Beasley Media Group Names Regional Sales Leaders For Florida

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Beasley Media Group has made a trio of sales management promotions within its Florida region clusters. The move comes as Beasley moves to consolidate several leadership positions, which included the appointment of the broadcaster's first Regional VPs in August.
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DJ D-Strong Returns to Relaunched 102 JAMZ in Orlando

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In August, 102 JAMZ (WJHM) returned to Orlando airwaves for the first time since its original run from 1988 to 2014. Now one of the station's most familiar voices has returned as its first on-air talent since the station's relaunch.
Hispanic Radio

Latinos Spend 35% More Time On Podcasts Than US Average

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The US Latino population already spends almost an hour extra per day listening to audio compared to other demographics. Now that audience is increasingly turning to podcasts as a favored format, according to a new report from Edison Research’s Share of Ear.
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Government Podcasts Lead Ad Rates As Election Nears

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As the election approaches, Government genre podcasts topped the list of Libsyn's measurement of podcast advertising rates for September. The average cost-per-thousand for a 60-second ad in September was $21.37 - a slight increase from August’s rate.
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Edison Podcast Metrics Names the 5 Most Popular Kids Podcasts

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As podcast use grows among children for fun and education, Edison Podcast Metrics has revealed, for the first time, a list of the top five kids podcasts among those 12 and under, offering insight into the most popular shows captivating the youngest audiences.

Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink

September 9, 2024


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