Country Radio Hall of Fame Calls for 2025 Class Nominations
The Country Radio Hall of Fame has opened nominations for its Class of 2025, with submissions accepted until October 28. Inductees will be announced during the Country Radio Seminar 2025, February 19 to 21 at the Omni Nashville Hotel.
Three New Spanish-Language Radio Stations Launched In Orlando
Norsan Media has expanded its presence by launching three new radio stations in Orlando focused on Hispanic audiences. The trio will bring a diversity of music genres, talk shows, cultural programming, and community events for Latino listeners in Central Florida.
KMJ Raises $493K to Fight Hunger in California’s Central Valley
Cumulus Media's NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ in Fresno, CA, partnered with local agriculture company Gar Bennett for the 11th Annual Feeding Families Fund Drive on September 20, raising over $200,000 in just one day to support the Central California Food Bank.
Cut The Cord: AM/FM Exceeds Cable TV In Reach At Less Cost
As Americans continue to cut the cord on cable TV, brands should consider doing the same with their advertisements in favor of more radio. AM/FM outperforms cable TV when it comes to reaching key consumer demographics, according to new data on media spending.
The Strength of Brands
(By Mike McVay) The challenge is elementary. There are 24 hours in a day. There are hundreds of media choices available to almost everyone. Radio competes against all other platforms for the few times a day a person can devote to media.
Winning Isn’t Everything (At Least In This Case)
(By John Shomby) One of the key concepts for any manager is finding ways to encourage growth and possibility. One of my most satisfying experiences in “management” came from outside of radio with a group of 13-year-old Babe Ruth League rookies.
FCC Partisan Rift Grows Deeper Over Audacy Restructuring Vote
The FCC has approved a reorganized Audacy, and, as expected, the vote followed party lines, with Democratic Commissioners voting 3-2 in favor of the restructure. The deal raised controversy over the stake in the broadcaster with ties to George Soros.
Audacy To Go Private After Restructure; Field To Remain CEO
Following formal FCC approval, Audacy has announced the successful completion of its financial restructuring. The broadcaster is also providing news on the company's future, including its leadership and surprising news from an investor standpoint.
Voice of America to Relocate as USAGM Signs New DC HQ Lease
The US Agency for Global Media has signed a new lease for a new Washington, DC, headquarters, which will also serve as the new home of Voice of America. The transition will begin soon and will take place in phases over the next several years.
Another Week In Radio, Another Ad Spend Feast From Pfizer
Pfizer continues to dominate the airwaves as the top radio advertiser for the week of September 23-29, per Media Monitors. With 135,875 ad plays, the pharmaceutical giant maintains its stronghold in the number-one spot for the fourth consecutive week.
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