What About That Triton Chart?
Since early 2020 Triton Digital has been producing podcast charts that include the top networks and the top shows. iHeart has never participated in the Triton charts, choosing Podtrac instead.
iHeart’s $42 Million in Q4 Podcast Revenue
It will be interesting to see if other radio companies follow iHeart's lead and reveal exactly how much revenue they are generating from podcasting. For the most part radio has been touting big podcast revenue increases but burying the actual number as digital revenue.
Maximize Your Team
(By Buzz Knight) I recently came across two great reads that I wanted to share with you. They remind us that every level of success starts by maximizing your team and building a strong leadership foundation.
We Expect To Be at 2019 Levels End of This Year
That's what iHeart CEO Bob Pittman said Thursday evening when the company reported Q4 and full year 2020 earnings. Revenue was down 9% in the 4th quarter, with broadcast down 19%, network off 16% and digital up 53%, including a 100% jump in podcasting revenue.
iHeart’s New Reporting Structure
Before its Q4 earnings call Thursday iHeart announced a new operating structure under which its Digital Audio Group business, which includes iHeartRadio and podcasting, will now report its financials separately from the Multiplatform Group business, which includes radio.
HD3 in New York To Air Shannon Show
Entercom has added Scott Shannon’s “True Oldies Channel” on WCBS-FM HD3 in New York. The program is hosted by WCBS-FM's radio legend Scott Shannon. It features music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
CRS Sets 2022 Live Dates
If the world returns to normal, and events return to our daily lives, the Country Radio Seminar will return to The Omni Hotel in Nashville in 2022, February 23 through the 25th. If you missed the 2021 Virtual CRS you can now purchase it on-demand.
BIN To Educate Communities About Vaccine
iHeart's Black Information Network has joined forces with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative to help kick off their It’s Up To You COVID-19 vaccine education initiative.
Rush To Be Honored at CPAC
According to Fox News Rush Limbaugh will be honored at this week at the Conservative Political Action Committee Conference in Orlando. He'll be enshrined into the CPAC Hall of Fame and honored with a video tribute.
What Does Tom Think About Radio’s Financial Future?
Tom Buono launched BIA Advisory Services over 30 years ago, and has grown it into one of the most trusted firms in the world of media expenditures, analysis, and examining and tracking the technologies and the companies involved in local advertising and marketing.
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