FTC Ruling Or Not, It’s Time To Delete The Non-Compete
(By Chuck Knight) With the final quarter of the year just days away, and following recent rulings by the Northern District of Texas and the US Supreme Court, radio needs to take a hard look at one of the biggest labor issues affecting the industry: the non-compete.
Blast From The Past: Jack Elliott, 1979
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Jack Elliott at WKY-AM in OKC in 1979. Send your Blast From The Past to our Editor-in-Chief, Cameron Coats, for your chance to be featured.
MIW and Beasley Media Group Launch Digital Sales Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is launching its first-ever Digital Sales Mentorship program, designed to support the growth of women in digital radio sales. The year-long mentorship is in partnership with Beasley Media Group.
NAB Show 2025 Seeks Papers and Panels for BEIT Conference
The National Association of Broadcasters is taking its first steps to NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas by opening its call for technical papers and panels for the 2025 Broadcast Engineering and IT Conference, running April 5-9, 2025.
Beasley Media Group Sets Date For 1-For-20 Reverse Stock Split
The move was first weighed in April, now Beasley Media Group's Board of Directors has set a date and details for a reverse stock split. The decision aims to regain compliance with the $1 minimum share price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Audacy Selects SPARC Media Hub as Promotional Partner
Audacy has entered into a new partnership with SPARC Media Hub, selecting the company as its preferred promotional workflow system. The collaboration will cover Audacy's promotional strategy, campaign management, and prize fulfillment.
Daniel Alegre To Lead TelevisaUnivision As New CEO
TelevisaUnivision has announced the appointment of Daniel Alegre as its new Chief Executive Officer. Alegre succeeds Wade Davis, who will transition to the role of Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and continue on the Board's Executive Committee.
Gen Z and Millennials Lead Gains In Spoken Word Audio Audience
Despite common misconceptions about their preferences, Gen Z and Millennial listeners are driving the growing popularity of spoken word audio content. New data shows the 13-34 age group is tuning in to news, talk shows, and podcasts more than ever before.
Inclusive Advertising Could Be A Boon For Radio Buyers
For companies that advertise on radio, there has been a recent push to better represent the multicultural that the medium serves. For those on the fence, new research suggests that diversity in marketing isn't just socially responsible - it's fiscally beneficial, too.
Lexus Touts Podcast Ads For 14-Point Electric Vehicle Brand Lift
As the brand works to raise perception for its new electric vehicle lineup, Lexus is relying on audio to engage potential buyers in an immersive environment. Data from the campaign, shared by Audacy and Nielsen, shows sizeable lifts in key brand metrics.
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