Cumulus Media Joins iHeart In Industry Layoffs This Week
Cumulus Media has joined iHeartMedia in the Election Week layoffs ahead of the holiday season. Cumulus markets affected so far include Indianapolis and Central Pennsylvania, as iHeart's cuts hit more than two dozen clusters.
CRS Updates New Faces of Country Show Criteria Beyond Radio
The Country Radio Broadcasters Board of Directors has announced major updates to the eligibility and selection criteria for the annual CRS New Faces of Country Music Show, reflecting shifts in how country music is consumed outside of radio in the digital age.
Saga Leans on Resilience and Digital Strategy in Q3
"The only way out is through," is the mentality at Saga Communications as CEO Chris Forgy and CFO Sam Bush presented the broadcaster's third-quarter 2024 earnings, as the company walks the tightrope between digital growth and current economic challenges.
Entravision Reports Broadcast Revenue Bump In Q3, Post-Meta
Entravision Communications' Q3 earnings report looked much different than ones in the past, following its operational restructuring into two new segments. While we now won't see specifics for the company's radio division, we know that broadcast revenue is up.
New Digital Networking Session Set For A Radio Rendezvous
A new digital event for radio industry networking aims to give broadcasters a chance to engage face-to-face with industry peers from across the country beyond the typical webinar experience. The first Radio Rendezvous debuts on Wednesday, December 4.
Tower Owner Named In $50m Lawsuit After Helicopter Crash
The families of three victims who died in the October 20 helicopter crash that destroyed a 1,000-foot radio tower in Houston are suing multiple companies involved. The lawsuit names SBA Communications, who bought the tower weeks prior from TelevisaUnivision.
Political and Digital Revenue Fuel Townsquare Media Q3 Rebound
In Q3 2023, Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson called it a "reset year" for the digital-first broadcaster. The rebuild appears to have garnered the desired effect, posting a significant recovery in Q3 2024, marked by positive net income and improved operating performance.
As Senate Power Shifts, AM Radio Act Hangs in the Balance
The upcoming Senate leadership transition could influence the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's future if it is delayed until the 119th Congress. As Republicans prepare to assume control of the Senate, the Act’s legislative path may depend on one of four people.
Women to Watch: Gabby Diaz; iHeartMedia, LA and San Francisco
(By Charese Frugé) Gabby Diaz hosts Middays on KIIS FM in Los Angeles and Afternoons with EJ on Wild 94.9 in San Francisco. Like most major market talent, her side hustle is voice-over work. Her radio career started in 2010 on the street team at LA's Power 106.
The Political Well Has Run Dry; Where To Now?
(By Chris Stonick) The election is over - and so is the flood of political dollars that has poured into all media. So where should you look for a revenue boost for the remainder of 2024, 2025, and beyond? Recruitment spending NEVER stops.
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