What’s In Radio’s Financial Future?
Is flat to slightly up or slightly down still the norm for radio? That’s been radio's revenue reality for years now -- even as the economy booms, digital revenue explodes and podcasting revenue lurks.
iHeart Announces Post-Bankruptcy Board
Unsurprisingly, iHeart CEO Bob Pittman remains in place as Chairman as iHeartMedia names the members of its post-Chapter 11 board of directors. President/COO/CFO Rich Bressler is also a member of the new board.
Alpha Exits West Palm Beach
And Hubbard is the buyer of Alpha’s six stations on the east coast of Florida. That puts Hubbard over the 50-station mark (54) covering nine states.
Smyth: “We Live In The Golden Age Of Audio”
So said former Greater Media CEO Peter Smyth on Wednesday as he received Radio Ink's Lifetime Leadership Award at Forecast 2019 in New York. Radio Ink Chairman Eric Rhoads (l) and Publisher Deborah Parenti are seen here presenting Smith with the award.
Hispanic Podcast: Tackling “No Hispanic” Dictates
The topic of the latest Hispanic Radio Podcast, hosted by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson, is one that he never thought he'd still be discussing some 20 years after it emerged as one of the most explosive issues facing the radio industry: minority discounts and media.
So What Is A Lead Guarantee?
Cumulus says it’s launching a program that will guarantee local advertisers a minimum number of Engaged Potential Customers -- listeners who have contacted the business as a result of the media campaign the local radio station ran which must include radio and digital.
Who Is Major Garrett Bringing To Forecast Today?
CBS White House correspondent Major Garrett will host a live taping of The Takeout with special guest, political satirist, Will Durst (pictured), during the Forecast luncheon today.
Digital Spending Shatters Records
For the first six months of 2018, digital ad spending in the United States exploded to $49.5 billion, according to new figures released by the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
iHeart Houston & Houston Astros Extend Deal
Baseball season is barely over and iHeartMedia Houston has jumped in quick to extend its broadcast deal with MLB’s Houston Astros, keeping Sportstalk 790 AM the home of the Astros.
Aid For California Fire Victims
Sacramento station 98 Rock (KRXQ-FM) will broadcast live on Tuesday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT at Goodwill in Sacramento to collect donations for families affected by the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA.
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