The Year That Wrapped Unraveled
(By Cameron Coats) If you spent any time on social media on Wednesday, you noticed the observance of Spotify Wrapped day. Yet for Spotify's pièce de résistance, this year's Wrapped was... underwhelming. And radio should take notes.
NYPD, FDNY Leaders Call on Schumer to Save AM Radio in Cars
A coalition of New York City and State public safety officials and emergency response leaders is calling on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to ensure passage of the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act before the current Congress ends.
New Study Reveals Majority of Drivers Demand Radio in Their Cars
As AM/FM fights for its future in the dashboard, a new study shows that a majority of Americans consider radio an uncompromisable part of their automobile as a "third space" and would not even consider buying a car without over-the-air radio.
Radio’s 30 & Under Superstars Share The Path to Engage Gen Z
"How can radio attract young talent?" In a new era of natural-born content creators, maybe the first step is to listen to the young talent we already have - and who better than the proven superstars who are carrying the industry into the future, one day at a time?
iHeartMedia Extends Debt Exchange Deadline, Eases Threshold
iHeartMedia has announced an extension of its exchange offers and consent solicitations for outstanding debt, pushing the deadline to December 18. This initiative has currently achieved participation from debt holders representing 92% of iHeart’s existing debt.
Women to Watch: Taylor Hayes, ‘The Breakfast Club’
(By Charese Frugé) Taylor Hayes' impressive list of industry credentials began with an internship for Eddie Fennell and DJ Cosmic Kev at Philly's Power 99 radio show before joining "The World’s Most Dangerous Morning Show."
Let Spec Spots Take You From AAA Ball to the Majors
(Chris Stonick) They say one of the biggest problems for young baseball players coming from the minors to the major league is playing time. You see, throughout high school, college, and the minor leagues, most players are playing every day.
Certain NonCom Stations Face 2.6% Royalty Rate Hike for 2025
The US Copyright Royalty Board has approved a cost-of-living adjustment to the royalty rates for certain noncommercial radio stations. Those affected include secular educational institutions that are not affiliated with NPR.
WARC and Audacy Present Case for More Audio Ad Spend in 2025
As the most popular audio medium in the US, how does radio beat the disparity between audio advertising spend and audio consumption? A new white paper from WARC and Audacy is taking the "Audio Investment Gap" directly to the marketers responsible.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Land of the Lots
(By Paige Nienaber) One of my clients, who runs most dayparts live, is in a frustrating position. While their competition has only one live jock, they do the “Thanks to (person) listening in (suburb/neighborhood)” which is fake as hell, but it works.
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