Audio Ink

Technology Vipology has introduced its smart speaker skills product, Vipology Smart Speaker System (‘VS3’) to radio stations as consumer adoption of smart speakers continues to grow at record levels.

Fashion designer and lifestyle brand creator Norma Kamali will host a one-hour talk show exclusively on SiriusXM's Stars channel. With Norma Kamali will feature the designer, along with celebrity guests, thought leaders and influencers, discussing a wide range of topics.

Variety magazine and iHeartMedia have announced a joint venture to co-produce PLAYBACK, a film-focused podcast hosted by Variety Awards Editor Kris Tapley, and relaunch the weekly podcast on iHeartRadio. New PLAYBACK episodes will release every Thursday.

SiriusXM ACC Radio, a new audio channel dedicated to Atlantic Coast Conference college sports, will launch Monday, March 5. The 24/7 channel will deliver comprehensive access to ACC sports talk and news, plus an extensive schedule of league games.

The new podcast is called Enrique Santos En Overtime and is available on iHeartRadio. The podcast features the full cast of Enrique’s radio show and special celebrity guests. Santos is joined by radio show cast mates Gina, Julio, Harold, DJ Xtreme, and Chusma.

AdLarge Media’s cabana division has added The Parents on Demand (POD) Network, a curated collection of podcasts focused on parent-friendly topics ranging from pregnancy, infancy, and adoption to nourishing meals, childcare, and the teen years.

Colin Cowherd, host of FOX Sports Radio and FS1’s The Herd, is launching The Herd Podcast Network. Debuting on iHeartRadio and other podcast platforms today, the Network will feature Cowherd’s daily and weekly podcasts, as well as other podcasts hand-picked and curated by Cowherd.

Fredericksburg, Virginia, radio stations B101.5 (WBQB) and NewsTalk 1230 WFVA have launched Channel B, a new podcasting network featuring original, locally produced podcasts covering a variety of subjects, including social injustice, parenting, entertainment news, local business, and local events and organizations.

Jacobs Media and the organizers of the Podcast Movement conference are expanding their relationship. For the upcoming 2018 convention in Philadelphia, July 23-26, Jacobs Media will be developing nine sessions over two days targeted at members of the radio industry.

The new 24/7 channel will feature shows hosted by popular sports talk personalities Jim Rome, Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney, Scott Ferrall, Taz, Marc Malusis, Damon Amendolara, Bill Reiter, Amy Lawrence and others.