Univision Partners With AdsWizz For Uforia
Univision will now use the AdsWizz AudioMax platform for programmatic ad buying for its radio and music streaming app Uforia. AudioMax is a part of the AdsWizz end-to-end technology platform for digital advertising that includes its Ad Insertion Suite, ad serving and campaign management, and an audio-centric Demand Side Platform called AudioMatic.
Langer To Talk Golf On SiriusXM
Famed golfer Bernhard Langer will share the philosophy and methods behind his extraordinary long-term success on his new monthly show Golfing Younger with Bernhard Langer which will debut December 12 on SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio.
Burney To Sell For NextRadio
Mary Burney has joined NextRadio's TagStation as the National Sales Director. She joins the company from iHeartMedia in Detroit, where she was National AE. Prior to iHeartMedia, Burney was an Account Executive with Bell Media Radio in Canada. She also worked at Clear Channel Radio Sales in Troy, Radio One in Detroit and Interep National Radio Sales.
iHeartRadio Available In New GM Vehicles
The iHeartRadio for GM app integration with General Motors will be available in select 2018 Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles, including the just-released Chevy Traverse. Drivers can choose from thousands of live broadcast radio stations nationwide and create their own commercial-free Custom Artist Stations
NPR Tops New Podcast Rankings
A company called Podtrac is now releasing a monthly ranking of podcasts based on unique monthly audience in the United States and unique downloads globally. NPR's 32 podcasts topped the April ranker.
ABC Radio News Ready For Final debate
ABC News is providing special primetime coverage of the final 2020 presidential debate between President Trump and former VP Joe Biden tonight. ABC News Radio will offer 3 hours of live coverage, including a one-hour pre-show, followed by post-debate analysis.
SiriusXM Follows The Hunt For The Claret Jug At The Open 2023
SiriusXM has announced comprehensive coverage of the 151st Open golf championship, July 20 through 23 at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake, England. The broadcast will feature 45 hours of live on-course coverage as top golfers vie for the Claret Jug.
Pandora Hires A New CFO
Naveen Chopra replaces Mike Herring, who had served as Pandora’s CFO since March 2013, and took on the role of president in March 2016. Herring will focus his attention on advertising and subscription growth. Chopra joined TiVo in 2003 and most recently served as the company’s interim CEO from January 2016 until its acquisition by Rovi in September 2016.
TargetSpot Partners With LiveRamp
LiveRamp is a company that provides data onboarding services to brands, enabling them to upload offline customer records such as CRM and point-of-purchase data for use in digital marketing campaigns. TargetSpot targets ads to streaming audio listeners.
From Audio To Visual, Gen Z Drives The YouTube Podcast Boom
As broadcasters seek the most efficient ways to connect with younger audiences, YouTube’s hybrid approach of blending visual and audio elements is resonating, making it the unexpected king of the podcast domain and could hold a critical lesson.