Comedy Is King
Edison Podcast Metrics shows comedy continues to hold the top spot for listeners. The just-released data from Edison Podcast Metrics Q2 2022 finds that comedy ranks #1 among U.S. weekly podcast listeners.
Country Programming During COVID
A webinar, "Five Things I've Learned: Programming During COVID-19", is set for May 20. Three top Country PDs will discuss the challenges they face and suggest solutions during the event.
WECK Targets Buffalo’s 50+ Demo In Sales Alliance
Radio One Buffalo is forming a partnership outside the audio medium with Code 3 Broadcasting in a joint sales alliance catering to the 50+ demographic. WECK leaders will now spearhead the sales and marketing efforts for the area’s WBBZ-TV.
MRN Prepares For Big NASCAR Weekend
Motor Racing Network is preparing for 14 hours of NASCAR Championship coverage. NASCAR will crown four champions at Phoenix Raceway November 5-7.
Americano and iHeart Make Digital Deal
Americano Media announced a new distribution deal with iHeartMedia on Thursday. The Spanish-language multi-media news network with get its own 24/7 channel on the iHeartRadio app, as well as have select content broadcast in three Florida markets.
Federal Courts Split On Non-Competes As FTC’s Ban Nears
The FTC's battle to end non-competes is now one against, one for. After a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction against the rule earlier this month, a Pennsylvania-based district court now says the FTC has every right to strike down such contracts.
Hockenberry Accused of Sexual Misconduct
CBS News is reporting that former New York City public radio host John Hockenberry, who left his show earlier this year, is being accused of sexual misconduct by an author and some of his former colleagues.
Content May Be Secondary
(By Ronald Robinson) Because I have noticed how only some attention has been paid to a phenomenon of radio of which I have been aware for decades, I offer it up again – as a bonus that can be an extra asset to radio reps. Radio, lucky for all concerned, is considered a “passive” medium.
Alliance Celebrates 70th
The Alliance for Women in Media is celebrating the organization’s 70th anniversary, with the launch of a Voices of Courage digital tapestry, a commemorative logo and a social media campaign.
Christian Wants More Stations
After Saga CEO Ed Christian reported net revenue in Q2 was down 0.6% to $30.1 million, he said he and CFO Sam Bush were out looking for more radio stations to add to their portfolio. Christian said they had four opportunities on the table, two of them were still possibilities.
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