Ryvicker Joins Comcast
For many years Marci Ryvicker was a familiar face at radio's financial conferences, including Radio Ink's Forecast event in New York City. She was highly respected for her analysis of the economy and no-nonsense radio revenue predictions.
Emmis Reports Flat Quarterly Revenue
For September, October and November of 2019 Jeff Smulyan's company brought in $10.7 million in revenue, down from $10.8 for the same three months in 2018.
CES 2020 Is A Wrap. What Does It All Mean?
Another CES visit is in the books...now what did we learn? Here's what I learned from my annual trip to Las Vegas, along with a few people I'd really like to thank.
Telling Radio’s Best Story The Best Possible Way
(Guest Commentary by Larry Rosin) While the data shows how big radio's reach is, many people in radio continue to face skeptical media buyers and planners who think that "no one is listening to the radio anymore."
Cumulus CFO John Abbot Leaving
Cumulus Media EVP/CFO John Abbot will be leaving the company at the beginning of March, after the company reports its full-year 2019 financial results. Abbott joined the company in July of 2016. He says he'll be taking a position closer to his home..
CRS 2020 Registration Increasing To $699 Jan. 17
On January 17 the registration rate for Country Radio Seminar 2020 will increase to the on-site rate of $699 from the current rate of $649. Click on the link in the story to register now.
Over 60 Million Adults Now Own Smart Speakers
That's according to a new report from NPR and Edison Research presented at CES. The survey of over 1,000 adults shows that 24% of the 18+ population now owns at least one smart speaker device and the average smart speaker household has 2.6 devices.
It’s Now Up To Trump To Thump The Pirates
Pirate radio operators are one signature away from facing bigger fines and stronger penalties. On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed the PIRATE Act, which gives the FCC expanded tools to fight unauthorized radio broadcasters.
From CES: The Auto Lowdown
(By Buzz Knight) The Consumer Electronics Show has become a pivotal destination for the automotive industry to showcase their brands, and at CES 2020 many of the same themes continue to surface.
Emmis NYC Stations Leadership Team Promotions
Emmis has made several leadership changes at WQHT (HOT97) and WBLS in New York City. Here are all the details from Market Manager Charlie Morgan.













