K-FOX Bumped to HD2 as Bay Country Claims 98.5 In San Jose
Weeks after Connoisseur Media revealed plans to sell San Jose's Bay Country (KBAY) 94.5 signal to Christian network K-LOVE, the station is landing at the former frequency of K-FOX, a swap that pushes the Classic Rocker from FM into an HD-sideband existence.
Roar Renewed: Cumulus Keeps Memphis Tigers Flagship Status
Cumulus Media is staying put as the radio home of Memphis Tigers athletics. The company has renewed its agreement with Learfield's Tiger Sports Properties, keeping football, men's and women's basketball, and coaches' shows on News Talk 98.9 (WKIM).
Parenti, Martinez Address Radio’s Spanish-Language Spend Gap
68 million Hispanics in the US, but only five percent of ad budgets. On the latest NASBA Broadcast Advocate podcast, Radio Ink President and Publisher Deborah Parenti and New Mexico broadcaster Matt Martinez dig into that gap, and into how radio remains a lifeline.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Cannibal Cookbook
(Paige Nienaber) Radio has always been a close follower and monitor of, well, radio. When some morning show goes and does something like releasing a cat under a bouquet of helium balloons, then in the next 24 hours, morning shows everywhere are filling balloons.
Brian Fisher Named President At MediaCo
MediaCo is restructuring its executive team, as the multicultural broadcast group elevates Brian Fisher from Chief Revenue Officer to President. The shakeup carries a second twist, with another C-Suite executive exiting seven months after signing a new contract.
Red Apple’s News Network Crosses the Atlantic With BLR Deal
Two months in, Red Apple Audio Networks' Worldwide News Network is living up to its name. The all-news operation has struck a radio distribution partnership with German syndicator BLR, offering English-language newscasts and breaking news alerts abroad.
Audacy Strikes 42-Station Distribution Deal With SiriusXM
Dozens of Audacy's sports, news, and talk stations are heading to SiriusXM. The two companies have struck a new distribution deal bringing 42 stations from 29 markets to satellite radio nationwide, with 23 sports stations launching in time for football season.
New Audacy Data Shows Audio’s Back-to-School Advantage
Parents are shopping earlier, spending more on what their kids want, and increasingly tuning that behavior to something other than TV. A new Audacy report argues audio is where budget-strapped parents and trend-driven teens are actually spending attention.
Radio Groups Renew Ownership Push As TV Cap Vote Looms
Radio's push to loosen its ownership caps is picking up pace as the FCC moves toward eliminating a similar limit for television. New ex parte filings from Connoisseur Media and Beasley Media Group show broadcasters pressing FCC staff and a Commissioner.
Analysis Shows Podcast Ads Still Lighter Than Radio’s Load
Traditional radio still runs a heavier commercial load than most podcasts, according to a new study measuring ads inside 60,000-plus episodes. But a handful of the heaviest-loaded shows indicate that radio companies may be bringing AM/FM-level ad time to the medium.
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