Nielsen Revamps PPM Markets With Key New Service
As of the March survey month, Nielsen Audio has made a massive move toward measuring streaming audio. Nielsen's new service, Market-Wide Total Line Reporting, gives PPM market subscribers an enhanced view of their audio marketplace.
Levin: Removing AM Is Auto’s Attack On Conservatives
Radio Hall of Famer Mark Levin told listeners he believes auto manufacturers are removing AM radio from vehicles as an attack on conservative talk shows. Friday's Mark Levin Show raised the discussion of AM being taken out of EV dashboards.
KIOA Looks Back On 75 Years Serving Iowa
It was a diamond of a day for Saga Communications' KIOA in Des Moines, Iowa, as the station celebrated its 75th anniversary. Current and former air talent were on hand including some who worked at KIOA as far back as 1969.
Want To Help Build CRS 2024? Now’s Your Chance
Country Radio Broadcasters is accepting applications for its CRS 2024 Agenda Committee, which is responsible for organizing events for the upcoming year's Country Radio Seminar. Interested parties can submit their application on the CRS website.
‘Who Defines Credibility?’ A Talk With KCRW’s Jennifer Ferro
After Twitter labeled NPR as "state-affiliated media," it raised alarm bells across the radio and news industries. In 2023, who defines an organization's credibility? Radio Ink speaks with the president of Los Angeles NPR member KCRW, Jennifer Ferro.
Urban One Acquires CMG Houston Cluster
Urban One has signed an agreement to purchase Cox Media Group's radio cluster in Houston, which includes 93Q Country (KKBQ), classic rock The Eagle 106.9 and 107.5 (KHPT and KGLK), and Country Legends 97.1 (KTHT).
Streaming Your Station On Alexa Just Got Easier
Amazon has launched the Alexa Radio Skills Kit (RSK) console. RSK allows broadcasters to offer improved user interaction without needing to code. Stations submit their information and Alexa Radio Skills Kit Console handles publishing and discovery.
NPR’s Feng Recognized For ‘The Black Gate’
Emily Feng, NPR’s Beijing correspondent, has been awarded the 2022 Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize for her audio documentary The Black Gate. The documentary sheds light on China's treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslim groups.
NPR Stands Against Twitter As Label Changed Again
Public radio stations are turning their backs on Twitter in response to the social media platform dubbing NPR "state-owned media" last week. NPR says they boycott Twitter until the label is removed. Other NPR partners, such as KCRW in LA, have now joined in.
A Listener May Have Saved A Boston Sports Host’s Life
Longtime Beasley Boston sports talk host Fred Toucher announced that he will be taking a leave of absence for throat surgery and that a listener may have saved his life. Toucher co-hosts Toucher & Rich with Rich Shertenlieb on 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ).
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