nextKast Brings Library Of AI Voice Options To Radio Stations
Radio automation software provider nextKast has launched nextAi Virtual Hosting, a library of AI-generated voices and custom voice cloning. The AI-generated hosts are designed to supplement human personalities, helping stations fill hard-to-staff time slots.
SiriusXM to Broaden Its Free, Ad-Supported Radio Tier
In 2024, SiriusXM introduced Free Access - a free, ad-supported offering of certain channels in a limited number of vehicles that would further the satellite broadcaster's competition with over-the-air radio. Now the company has bigger plans for 2025.
BBC Studios Selects iHeartMedia for US Podcast Ad Sales
BBC Studios and iHeartMedia have signed a multi-year agreement giving iHeart exclusive rights to sell advertising for BBC podcasts in the US. BBC Studios' slate includes Global News Podcast, In Our Time, and Infinite Monkey Cage.
FOX Sports Radio Takes ‘Super Week’ To New Orleans
FOX Sports Radio has announced plans for its 25th annual Super Week coverage, beginning February 3. Broadcasting from New Orleans, the network will feature interviews with NFL players, analysts, and celebrities available on more than 630 radio stations and streaming.
SiriusXM’s SXM-9 Satellite Goes Live After December Launch
SiriusXM's SXM-9 satellite is now fully operational. The satellite, developed in partnership with Maxar Space Systems, was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on December 5, 2024 to provide continuous audio across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Alex Cooper Expands To Satellite Radio with SiriusXM Channels
Alex Cooper is taking her Unwell Network to radio as one of her first official acts in her new $125 million contract with SiriusXM....
News Podcasts Thrive as Radio Claims Top Spots in Triton Report
As monthly podcast consumption swelled nearly 10% last year, radio companies are responsible for the three most popular networks of 2024. Yet as news and talk radio stations fight to keep ratings and advertisers, podcasting is enjoying a news boom.
Podfest Expo Hosts 2025 Podcast Hall of Fame Induction
The Podcast Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, honoring eleven individuals who have made significant contributions to the podcasting industry. This year's ceremony took place at the Podfest Expo Conference in Orlando, FL.
Strong Tower Hopes To Bring Religious Rock To Dayton Airwaves
Strong Tower Christian Media has introduced a new Christian rock station, Iron-FM, led by Program Director and Station Manager Matt Talluto. The station currently streams online, with plans for terrestrial signals under consideration in the Dayton, OH, area.
Over-the-Air Radio Names Ruled US Podcasting In December
Thanks to a strong showing from Audacy, traditional radio brands carried the end of 2024 in the podcast sphere according to Triton Digital. The December US Podcast Ranker had iHeartMedia, NPR, and the aforementioned broadcaster take top sales network honors.
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