Shaw Local Radio Closes On Three NRG Stations In Illinois
The $950,000 sale of three Illinois radio stations to Shaw Local Radio Company was finalized on May 20. This comes around one year after Shaw's April 2023 acquisition of eight radio signals in La Salle County from Studstill Media for $1.8 million.
NPR and Press Communications Add To ZoneCasting Concerns
NPR and New Jersey's Press Communications joined the NAB in expressing strong objections to the FCC's FM geo-targeting allowance, as it pertains to GeoBroadcast Solutions' ZoneCasting technology, especially in terms of signal interference.
The Year of The Woman
(By Mike McVay) This evening the Alliance for Women in Media will present the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala, recognizing content creators, performers, and producers involved with programming By Women, For Women, or About Women.
Character Development So Good, It’s Criminal
(By John Shomby) I’m an avid TV Crime series junkie. Have been for most of my life. Currently, I spend lots of TV time with all three FBIs, S.W.A.T., the three Chicago shows, and anything NCIS. The similarities with all four franchises are not surprising.
Kill the Cliché Before It Kills You
(Buzz Knight) The definition of a cliché is something that has become overly familiar or commonplace. It’s easy to get complacent and comfortable in your work, especially if ratings are good and corporate is happy. Why mess with things?
California Radio Group Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Financial complications extending from the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a Northern California broadcaster filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. D&H Broadcasting owns South Lake Tahoe's NewsTalk 1490 (KOWL-AM) and 93.9 The Lake (KRLT).
North Carolina AM Hit By Fire Finalizing Plans For Full Return
After two months off the FM dial, Kool 103.9 (WTXY-AM) is back broadcasting to Whiteville, NC, but the rebuilding process isn't over yet. The station has been forced to operate solely by stream since an electrical fire destroyed its FM translator in March.
Podcast Radio To Replace KWIX and KREI In Missouri
After Beasley Media Group's success in rolling out Podcast Radio to its first markets in the US, Alpha Media is bringing the podcast-centric format to Missouri. It will first arrive at KREI-AM in Farmington on May 27 and then on KWIX-AM/FM in Moberly on June 17.
Raised Radio Ad Spend Arrives Ahead Of Memorial Day
As predicted, the upcoming holiday weekend again created new opportunities for brands to use radio to make the most of their sales and summer. Leading the pack is The Home Depot, which dethroned longtime chart leader Progressive after a multi-month lead.
Edison Tracks Podcast Inroads As Consumer Engagement Soars
After Edison Research's expanded podcast findings in this year's Infinite Dial report, more details are being released about the platform's mainstream break. "The Podcast Consumer 2024" highlighted a highly engaged and growing audience.
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