Radio Ink’s Cameron Coats Puts NAB Show 2024 ‘InFOCUS’
Radio Ink Online Editor Cameron Coats joined RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam Jacobson for a post-Show conversation on the InFOCUS Podcast to share his observations of what made headlines — and got people talking — at broadcasting's biggest get-together.
Rhode Island Attorney General Okays ‘The Public’s Radio’ Merger
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has approved the merger of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio into a new entity, following a thorough review as mandated by the Public Radio Conversions Act.
$25k Fine Over WBAI Is Latest Pacifica Foundation Headache
The FCC's Media Bureau and the Pacifica Foundation, the licensee of WBAI in New York, have entered into a Consent Decree to conclude an investigation into the station's compliance with federal underwriting and sponsorship identification regulations.
Curtis LeGeyt To Remain At The NAB Helm Through 2029
The NAB has announced President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt will continue leading the organization through 2029. LeGeyt, who has over a decade of service with NAB, has been instrumental in advancing the interests of American radio broadcasters.
iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Start Women’s Sports Audio Network
iHeartMedia has partnered with Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment to launch the Women’s Sports Audio Network. The free, ad-supported network will offer podcasts, daily sports updates, and athlete spotlights across iHeart’s broadcast and digital platforms.
Audacy Unveils New ‘Audacy Sports’ Division Ahead Of NFL Draft
One month after consolidating its podcast division, Audacy is now doing the same with its sports content offerings under a new Audacy Sports banner. The new division is designed to consolidate and amplify the broadcaster's over-the-air, digital, and podcast inventory.
Marketers Falsely Place Lower Value On Creative Advertising
As two key radio ad facets, creativity and emotional connection, become more important to audiences than ever before, a recent Advertiser Perceptions survey reveals a significant gap between perception and reality when it comes to marketing and agency professionals.
Leave It Better Than You Found It
(By Mike McVay) A recent social media post took exception to a programmer’s comment about the lack of success his replacement had with the same radio station they programmed. I’ve never understood why some want their successor to fail.
Be Better Than A Song
(By John Shomby) One short direction for on-air talent: BE BETTER THAN A SONG! Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Should be easy, right? But is it? Can you top Beyonce? Luke Combs? Jack Harlow? The Foo Fighters? For King and Country?
No Plan B Approach
(By Buzz Knight) I’ve seen a fascinating trend among musicians that I’ve been privileged to interview for my Takin A Walk Podcast. I often ask guests the question, “If you didn’t do what you are doing what would your occupation be?”
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