Christian Radio Hosts Motivated by Calling, Managing Burnout
As Christian radio continues to expand its presence across the US, a new study draws contrasts and connections between its on-air talent and their secular counterparts, revealing what sets them apart, keeps them grounded, and the pressures they share.
Women to Watch: Jen Driskill; 98.5 KTIS, Twin Cities
(Charese Frugé) For as long as she can remember, Jen Driskill has been captivated by radio. Her path to Northwestern Media's 98.5 KTIS in the Twin Cities, where she serves as Midday Host and Assistant Program Director, took her through stations in Kansas City and Houston.
Close Those Tabs: Where Has Your Focus Gone?
(James Bahm) I love to write. Most of the time when I’m researching topics for an article, I’ll have several tabs open. Okay, maybe 12. With all we have going on, though, it made me think about my friends throughout the radio who also have too many tabs open.
Miami Pirate Faces Felony After Arrest During Live Broadcast
A habitual Miami pirate broadcaster who repeatedly defied FCC enforcement efforts is facing justice after being arrested and charged with a felony for continuing to operate his unlicensed radio station out of his home in Biscayne Gardens.
Gulf States Newsroom Receives W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
A collaboration of public radio outlets in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama is getting a crucial influx of funds as stations navigate federal defunding. The Gulf States Newsroom has received a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Salem Media’s Q2 Financials Weighed Down by Impairment
Salem Media Group reported a steep second-quarter loss - but it comes with an asterisk. A one-time, non-cash accounting adjustment significantly skewed the bottom line as the company continues reshaping its strategy following the sale of its CCM portfolio.
Centennial Expands Fredericksburg Cluster With Dual Signal Buy
Centennial Broadcasting announced an agreement to acquire Fredericksburg, VA's SuperHits 95.9 (WGRQ) and Thunder 104.5 (WGRX) from Telemedia Broadcasting. The deal will integrate WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing holdings in the market.
FCC Okays Market Cap Waiver Amid Connoisseur-Alpha Merger
As part of the overarching larger merger of the companies, the FCC has approved Alpha Media’s waiver of the Commission’s local radio ownership rules to transfer control of its five licensed stations in the Tyler-Longview, TX market to Connoisseur Media.
For Urban One, Local Radio Sales Brought Some Light To Q2
"It was a tough quarter," said Urban One CEO Alfred C. Liggins, III, to open the company’s Q2 earnings call, but even with a sizeable revenue fall, local radio was a bit of a brighter spot, as national, digital, and timing at Reach Media weighed total results.
Nielsen: Radio’s Reach with Black Audiences Hits 92%
As radio’s role with Black audiences remains both culturally rooted and commercially material, Nielsen’s latest Audio Today update is tying a recent boost in the medium's momentum among the demographic to the company's new 3-minute PPM qualifier.
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