Radio’s 30 & Under Superstars Share The Path to Engage Gen Z
"How can radio attract young talent?" In a new era of natural-born content creators, maybe the first step is to listen to the young talent we already have - and who better than the proven superstars who are carrying the industry into the future, one day at a time?
iHeartMedia Extends Debt Exchange Deadline, Eases Threshold
iHeartMedia has announced an extension of its exchange offers and consent solicitations for outstanding debt, pushing the deadline to December 18. This initiative has currently achieved participation from debt holders representing 92% of iHeart’s existing debt.
Women to Watch: Taylor Hayes, ‘The Breakfast Club’
(By Charese Frugé) Taylor Hayes' impressive list of industry credentials began with an internship for Eddie Fennell and DJ Cosmic Kev at Philly's Power 99 radio show before joining "The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show."
Let Spec Spots Take You From AAA Ball to the Majors
(Chris Stonick) They say one of the biggest problems for young baseball players coming from the minors to the major league is playing time. You see, throughout high school, college, and the minor leagues, most players are playing every day.
Certain NonCom Stations Face 2.6% Royalty Rate Hike for 2025
The US Copyright Royalty Board has approved a cost-of-living adjustment to the royalty rates for certain noncommercial radio stations. Those affected include secular educational institutions that are not affiliated with NPR.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Land of the Lots
(By Paige Nienaber) One of my clients, who runs most dayparts live, is in a frustrating position. While their competition has only one live jock, they do the “Thanks to (person) listening in (suburb/neighborhood)” which is fake as hell, but it works.
Gratitude: The Business Booster
(Randy Lane) While last month was all about giving thanks, let’s express gratitude throughout the year! Gratitude is too essential to our lives and businesses to be celebrated only on one day. There’s a shift toward a more humane workplace rooted in gratitude.
Curran: Radio Marketing Budgets to See 14% Increase in 2025
As radio faces competition from an ever-increasing number of platforms, radio marketing firm DMR/Interactive is projecting a 14% increase in station marketing budgets across the radio industry in 2025, following years of single-digit declines.
K-LOVE’s EMF Completes Tennessee HQ Relocation
K-LOVE and Air1 parent organization Educational Media Foundation has officially relocated its headquarters from California to Tennessee. The new 166,000-square-foot facility includes ten broadcast studios for K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks and podcasts.
KNCE Brings in $43,000 for Crisis Services in New Mexico
True Taos Radio 93.5 (KNCE) raised a record-breaking $43,000 during their third annual radio fundraiser for DreamTree Project. The event supported DreamTree’s efforts to provide shelter, food, and services for individuals in crisis in northern New Mexico.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
