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.
Xperi: DTS AutoStage Hit 8 Million Vehicle Milestone In Q3
Xperi reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings, emphasizing growth in connected cars with DTS AutoStage and HD Radio. During the call, CEO Jon Kirchner highlighted additional and ongoing cost optimization efforts, divestitures, and focus on high-potential media platforms.
BIA’s Ovadia: Local Advertising ‘Likely’ To See Boost Under Trump
The economic landscape is set to change considerably with Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. Where does this leave radio advertising? BIA Advisory Services VP of Forecasting & Analysis Nicole Ovadia shared her outlook on 2025 with Radio Ink.
BFoA Invites Year-End Donations for Broadcasters in Need
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has kicked off its annual Year-End Giving Campaign, inviting tax-deductible donations to support broadcasting professionals facing severe hardship due to illness or disaster.
Jacobs Media Opens Registration for Techsurvey 2025
Jacobs Media has opened registration for Techsurvey 2025 for US and Canadian commercial radio stations through December 19. Techsurvey 2025 will track shifts in media habits by age, gender, and ethnicity and will analyze listener behaviors across 10-12 radio formats.
What a Trump Presidency Could Mean For Broadcast Regulations
The day after the 2024 elections, Radio Ink discussed the most immediate broadcast regulatory questions raised by a second Trump presidency with veteran broadcast attorney Frank Montero. We revisit that conversation today as President Trump begins his second term.
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