musicFirst Defends Small Market Radio in FCC Comments
The musicFIRST FCC filing has to do with deregulation and musicFIRST's opposition to any further loosening of ownership rules.
WEGG Launches in Rural Georgia
The call sign WEGG was chosen to honor the local poultry industry. The three Georgia counties which form the station’s primary service area; Franklin, Hart and Madison are the three largest poultry producing counties in Georgia.
Latino Podcast Listener Report 2022
Edison Research is ready to unveil the results of the third annual Latino Podcast Listener Report. The webinar on the report that tracks emerging habits and preferences among Latino listeners is set for August 16.
Derek Falter Joins Cumulus
Derek Falter is the new Vice President/Market Manager of Cumulus Grand Rapids and Cumulus Muskegon. Walter leaves Curtis Media Group where he was Regional Vice President, Eastern Region.
Williams Back On The Air After Investigation
Greg Williams is back hosting mornings on Audacy's Power 93.5 in Wichita after an internal investigation into a sexual harassment allegation made against him by a former co-worker
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Beasley Q2 Rises 8.8%. Cuts Being Made
With revenue of $64.8 million for the months of April, May and June, Beasley Media Group increased revenue over the same three months in 2021 by just under 9%. Here's how much money the company lost in the quarter.
70 Years of WGN Archived
Thanks to a gift from Nexstar Media, the parent company of WGN Radio, a 70- year swath of the radio station’s audio archive now resides at Northwestern University Libraries in the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and University Archives.
More Opposition To Geo-Targeting
Oklahoma Representative Markwayne Mullin has sent a letter to FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel expressing concerns with the use of Geo-Targeting technology. Among his concerns, the cost of the technology and the impact it would have on smaller and minority-owned stations.
Former FCC Commissioner Comes Out in Support
Former FCC Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth and a colleague have sent a letter to the FCC in support of the proposed rule change that would permit radio broadcasters to broadcast geo-targeted programming.
Upside Holds On At The Top
Upside is holding steady at the top of the Media Monitors list. The cash back app has occupied first place on the list for four straight weeks.
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