Salem Q4 Down Only 4%
Another sign radio's revenue tide is turning positive. Salem Media reported Q4 same station broadcast revenue decreased only 4% to $47.7 million from $49.8 million in Q4 of 2019. Broadcast revenue increased 5.9% compared to the third quarter of 2020.
Pierre Robert Staying With WMMR
Philadelphia radio icon, Pierre Robert, has signed a multiyear extension with Beasley Media Group's WMMR-FM. The extension means Robert will celebrate 40 straight years with the station this November.
Seattle Kraken Name Flagship
Sports Radio 950 KJR will be the flagship radio home of the NHL’s newest franchise. The multi-year agreement starts with the inaugural 2021-2022 season.
Carton & Roberts To Simulcast on TV
And that will heat up the competition with ESPN New York's Michael Kay show, which is also seen on The YES Network. The WFAN afternoon show will begin simulcasting on SNY from 4PM-6PM starting in May. The show airs on WFAN in New York from 2PM-7PM.
Kev Joins United Stations For Syndication
Hip-Hop DJ Bootleg Kev will officially launch his content into network syndication with United Stations March 9. Three stations have already been signed as affiliates.
Women in Radio Event Goes Virtual
The Women In Radio group will host its 5th Annual Cocktails, Cupcakes, and Conversations event online tomorrow. The NAB's Leadership Foundation is sponsoring the event to encourage and support the advancement of women in the radio industry.
TTWN Stays With Vizzion
Total Traffic & Weather Network and Vizzion have extended their partnership. The agreement give TTWN broadcast partners access to Vizzion’s nationwide aggregated traffic camera network including imagery and live-feeds.
LRN Responds: Westwood Can’t Take The Competition
On Wednesday evening Local Radio Networks issued a statement regarding the patent infringement suit filed by Westwood One. The company says the "claims are legally and factually baseless and intends to vigorously defend against those claims."
GMR Doesn’t Care You’re Suffering Through A Pandemic
Broadcasters airing music in the GMR library were notified this week that they'd have to pay 20% more for that music as of April 1. Current licensing agreements expire on March 31st. The new deal, if you choose to accept it, is for 9 months.
Informing The Public About Local Government
Michigan Radio has launched Minutes, a new way for the public to stay informed about local government. It's a way - through podcasting - to keep local residents informed about their local government meetings especially those being underserved by local news media.
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