Asset Sales Boost Salem Media Group Into The Black In Q2
As the company continues to divest properties during a turbulent year, Salem Media Group has reported a mixed, yet promising, financial performance for Q2 2024, showing a rebound in net income despite a downturn in total revenues thanks to savvy sales.
Audio Ads Give Edge As Retailers Sweat Back-to-School Decline
With current projections showing back-to-school spending down year-over-year as extreme economic uncertainties return to the headlines, research is showing how audio advertisements benefit retailers more than TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Criminal Charges Could Be Coming In CapRadio Financial Fiasco
As Sacramento's Capital Public Radio releases the results of the latest audit highlighting significant financial mismanagement, it has come to light that the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is now involved over vague payments and potential conflicts of interest.
NAB Seeks Evidence-Based Judgement Over FM Duplication Rule
The NAB has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission reconsider its recent decision to reinstate the FM Duplication Rule. The FCC’s decision, finalized in a June 2024 order, has sparked controversy and criticism from stakeholders within radio.
Comment Period Opens For FCC Rule On Political Advertising AI
The FCC has set dates for comments around its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising. The rule would require FCC licensees, including radio operators, to report political ads that use generative AI.
The Fish Leaves Little Rock As New Christian Group Takes Over
Salem Media Group is selling off another station in its religious radio network, with the sale of Little Rock's 93.3 The Fish (KKSP) to Encouragement Media Group. The station will be rebranded to 93.3 KVNE starting September 1, offering a simulcast of EMG's flagship.
The News Trilogy
(By Mike McVay) My writings over the last three weeks have focused on News and Information. The conclusion to The News Trilogy is all about content. News is one of the content attributes that makes radio an information destination.
This Business Is 100% Mental
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, a lot of us watched a rising country music artist do the unthinkable – botch the singing of the National Anthem – and then come clean and tell all that she had too much to drink prior to the performance and was heading to rehab.
Celebrating The Traits Of Legendary Air Talent
(By Buzz Knight) I saw the news this past week that Carolyn "Kruser" Kruse, the legendary mid-day personality at Country 102.5 (WKLB) in Boston announced she would be retiring at the end of the summer.
Progressive Dominates Radio’s Top Advertisers for Early August
Progressive again held the lead for the most aired spots across monitored markets from July 29 to August 4, per Media Monitors. Even as total spot play dropped among the brands most invested in radio, results remain steady among the top five.
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