Summertime and the Living is Easy
(Mike McVay) We have officially reached the lull. Summertime is special. The summer season is one that radio should take advantage of and view as an opportunity to generate revenue and attract users of the medium to your station.
The Future of Radio Smells Like Coffee
(John Shomby) Everywhere you look, independent coffee shops are thriving. Regional chains (like Blue Bottle, Dutch Bros, or Philz Coffee) are also expanding steadily, benefiting from branding that feels local. That same shift is happening in radio.
B-Dub Raises Over $38K for Fisher House in Third Annual Ride
Syndicated Country radio personality Bryan “B-Dub” Washington completed his third annual B-Dub’s Longest Ride fundraiser, beating his $25,000 goal for military families by raising more than $38,600 for Fisher House Foundation on a 5,833-mile motorcycle journey.
GBH, PRX, and DW Partner to Expand Public Radio’s Global News
The World, produced by GBH and PRX, has partnered with Germany’s DW broadcast group to expand global news coverage. The collaboration will share content across platforms, giving public radio audiences greater access to international journalism.
A WAKY New Chapter Awaits Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann
The duo responsible for The Oasis in the Cincinnati area is digging into a new venture to the west. Randy Michaels and Jeff Ziesmann have signed a deal to acquire Louisville's legendary WAKY, WAKY-AM, and their associated translators.
July 4 Retail Promotions Push The Home Depot to Radio’s No. 1
The Home Depot returned to the top of the Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings, overtaking Progressive to claim the most-aired advertiser spot nationally. The two major brands are continuing their summer-long back-and-forth ahead of the July 4th holiday.
A Decade of Data Maps Meteoric Rise in Podcast Ad Adoption
What began as a niche community has become a foundational element of the modern media buy. A new study from Advertiser Perceptions and the Cumulus Podcast Network marks the 10-year transformation of podcast advertising from fringe to fundamental.
Tampa Bay Radio Rocker Jumping To Christian Music With Sale
Beasley Media Group has reached a definitive agreement to sell 98.7 The Shark (WPBB) to Educational Media Foundation, setting the stage for the Christian broadcaster’s K-LOVE network debut in the Tampa Bay radio market.
Senate, House Return Tax Break Bills for Minority Media Ownership
A renewed push to boost diversity in broadcast ownership is seeing daylight on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers in both chambers of Congress reintroduce legislation to restore tax incentives for the sale and donation of stations to women and other minority-led groups.
Audacy Brands Join iHeartRadio Platform in Pivotal Streaming Pact
In an unprecedented partnership between the US's two largest radio operators, iHeartMedia and Audacy have announced a new content distribution partnership that brings Audacy’s portfolio of radio stations and podcasts to the iHeartRadio digital platform.
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