Third Annual Texas Independence Jam Ropes In $260k For Kids
Cumulus Media Dallas' New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf raised $260,000 for Cook Children’s Medical Center during the Third Annual Texas Independence Jam. The guitar pull featured performances by Old Dominion, Dustin Lynch, and Cole Swindell.
Despite Challenging 2023, Audacy Posts $1.17b In Net Revenue
As Audacy positions itself for a brighter future post-Chapter-11-restructuring, the company has released its final financials for 2023. The broadcaster reported $1.17 billion in net revenue, down 7% from $1.25 billion in 2022 in its SEC filings made on Friday afternoon.
As Radio Buys In, Podcasting Could Be $43B Industry By 2032
With Audacy and iHeartMedia doubling down on podcasts as the next big future growth sector for audio broadcast companies, a new study says the medium's advertising sector is poised for substantial growth by the year 2032.
It’s Time To Put The Needs Back In Your CNAs
(By Pat Bryson) I was trained in the radio business by a gentleman who had been in the insurance business. He trained me in the way insurance salespeople were trained, long before there were any organized ways to train radio salespeople.
The Hollywood Way To Higher Sales
(By Loyd Ford) The best Hollywood directors are amazing sellers. Their jobs begin with understanding the story they want to tell, doing the work on the first day of shooting, and creating a story people can’t turn away from.
Radio Keeps the Top Spot
(By Marc Greenspan) In the last several weeks, there have been numerous studies released with very positive information for radio. AM/FM radio is America’s #1 mass-reach media. Radio’s average 18-49 audience has pulled away from TV...
Former Hosts Petition Texas Tech Public Media For IP Rights
Following unexpected layoffs, hosts and producers from Texas Tech Public Media have formally requested that Texas Tech University hand over the rights to their radio shows. The former staff hope to continue producing their programming in different formats.
SiriusXM Wants The ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ As Ad Campaign Expands
SiriusXM is serious about its aggressive advertising efforts with a strategic placement during Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert film on Disney+. The 60-second commercial, "A Life in Sound," comes as the satellite broadcaster looks to refresh its image.
Be Prepared: FCC Begins First Round Of 2024 Radio EEO Audits
The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau has initiated the first round of Equal Employment Opportunity audits for 2024. The FCC targets approximately five percent of radio stations at random for compliance checks each year.
Radio’s Political Revenue To Grow 16% As AM/FM Reach Pays Off
Traditional media will still command the majority of the political ad market in 2024 according to a new forecast from BIA Advisory Services. So how much of this year's record-breaking $11.1 billion in election revenue will radio see?
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