Navigating Three Audio Consumer Preference Changes In 2024
After revealing that human voices outrank AI-generated voices in trustworthiness, Audacy is giving more audio audience insights found during its 2024 Innovation Tracker. The report highlights the role of sustainability, the integration of AI, and the power of nostalgia.
Blast From The Past: R Dub!; KXCI, 1994
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Randy "R Dub!" Williams at KXCI in Tucson in 1994. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Katz: Radio Advertising Gives Casinos A ‘Winning Hand’
With the rise of casinos into mega-resorts offering dining, spas, and concerts outside the realm of gaming, Katz Radio Group's latest case study reveals casinos that leverage radio advertising significantly enhance guest interest and visitation intent.
Rumba Bumps The Beat In Tampa Bay Radio Signal Swap
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay has moved Rumba down the dial to a stronger signal. Formerly at 106.5 WRUB, the Contemporary Latin Hits station is now at home on 95.7 WBTP's 100,000-watt signal. WBTP previously carried Hip-Hop and R&B as The Beat.
Ethics Inquiry Urged for FCC’s Carr Over Project 2025 Participation
It was briefly mentioned at a recent budget hearing; now House Democrats are calling for an ethics investigation into FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr for potential misuse of his official position by contributing to the highly controversial "Project 2025" policy document.
iHeart Asheville Alternates From Alt To Throwbacks 101.1
iHeartMedia Asheville has launched flipped Alt 101.1 to Throwbacks 101.1, playing Classic Hip-Hop and R&B. The lineup is yet to include local talent, but will carry syndicated shows like Big Boy in the Morning and The Block Party with B Paiz.
Android Auto May Be Adding AM/FM, HD Radio Controls To Its App
As radio fights for its foothold in the automobile dashboard, it could be getting a helping hand from a source some would consider unlikely: Android Auto. Google is reportedly developing a feature to integrate car radio control in its vehicle entertainment interface.
Women To Watch: Shilynne Cole; WQMG, Greensboro
(By Charese Frugé) Shilynne Cole is the Brand Manager and Afternoon Drive Host for Audacy Greensboro, NC's Urban AC 97.1 WQMG, which has consistently been one of the top-rated Urban AC radio stations in the country.
‘That’s MY Account!’
(By Chris Stonick) Depending upon which side of the table you’re sitting on, you’ll most likely have a strong feeling about this: “That’s my account!” If you’re a manager, bet you’ve heard that plenty of times. If you’re a seller, you’ve said it, no doubt.
Did Your Radio Station Pass Saturday’s Test?
(By Gary Berkowitz) This past Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump clearly showed off radio’s weakness. I saw the shooting happen firsthand on cable news. After a few minutes, I went to the car to see how radio was handling it.
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