NAB Stresses Potential Disruptions As FCC Rolls Out ZoneCasting
The National Association of Broadcasters has voiced significant concerns regarding the FCC's proposed licensing and service rules for FM geo-targeting through booster stations, following the FCC's approval of GeoBroadcast Solutions' ZoneCasting technology.
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Talks AM Radio’s Whirlwind Year In DC
On May 17, 2023, the AM For Every Vehicle Act was introduced in both houses of Congress. Today, Radio Ink marks the Act's anniversary by talking with NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt about the journey that's been made and the road that remains ahead.
Study: US Women Still Love Their AM/FM Over Spotify and Netflix
Even with the growth of digital platforms, over-the-air radio holds a unique position in the hearts of US women, with AM/FM proving more popular in some cases than brands like Amazon, Netflix, and Spotify in emotional engagement.
iHeartMedia Podcast Revenue Up 18%, Leading Q1 2024 Earnings
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman is again praising podcasts as the US' largest radio broadcaster released its 2024 Q1 earnings. Digital audio growth was the strongest segment among mixed divisional results as iHeart looks for a more robust economic landscape.
Digital, Political, and BMI Buoy Beasley Media In Q1 2024
Continued economic volatility and digital growth were the themes of Beasley Media Group's 2024 Q1 earnings report, as the company posted $8,000 in net income - a significant improvement from the $3.5 million net loss during Q1 of 2023.
Cumulus Media Shareholders Reject Executive Compensation
As Cumulus Media shares its Q1 2024 financials, shareholders sent a clear message to the company's executives at its Annual General Meeting. 64.87% of stockholders voted their disapproval of the current executive compensation.
Pio Ferro Joins Meruelo Media To Lead Programming and Content
Los Angeles' Meruelo Media has announced the appointment of Pio Ferro as its new Senior Vice President of Programming and Content, effective May 13. Ferro joins Meruelo from MediaCo in New York City, where he oversaw programming at Hot 97 (WQHT) and WBLS.
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.
Unpacking NAB Show Tech With Benztown’s Dave ‘Chachi’ Denes
With 61,000 broadcasters now (mostly) caught up on sleep from NAB Show 2024 in Las Vegas, Radio Ink is taking one last look at the technology that defined this year's convention in a conversation with Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes.
Bhargava Sparks FCC Review of Cumulus’ Foreign Stakes
5-Hour Energy mogul Manoj Bhargava is causing more problems for Cumulus Media outside of his hostile takeover push. Cumulus is asking for FCC approval around foreign investor stakes as the broadcaster restructures its ownership of radio station licenses.
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