What Does The Future Hold For Air Talent? Ask AI Ashley
In June 2023, Alpha Media's Live 95.5 (KBFF) in Portland, OR, made broadcasting history by creating an AI version of their human midday host, Ashley Elzinga. She was on hand at CRS 2024 to discuss artificial intelligence's relationship to air talent with a full panel.
New York Mets Spanish Radio Broadcasts Shift Stations
Audacy has expanded its sports broadcasting offerings to include Spanish-language broadcasts of New York Mets baseball games starting with the 2024 season. Fans can now listen to every game through the Audacy app, website, and locally on WINS-HD2.
Audacy Trades Buzz For Bella In Portland
Audacy Portland's KRSK has a new identity: Bella 105. The Hot AC station transitioned from its former identity, 105.1 The Buzz, on March 1. No talent announcements have been made at this time, with programming bulletins coming at a later date.
AI Stands For ‘Alternative Income’ As iHeart Posts 2023 Financials
The United States' largest broadcast radio company was not immune from the battering economic headwinds the industry faced in 2023, with iHeartMedia posting a $1.1 billion net loss for the year. The good news? Q4 outpaced expectations with some AI assistance.
What Do Listeners Want From Radio Talent? Mostly, A Good Time
The integration of generative artificial intelligence into broadcasting sparked a significant study focusing on the most pivotal roles of radio air talent. The annual CRS Research Presentation by Smith Geiger underscored the irreplaceable value of human connection.
Country Radio Celebrates The Format’s Best PDs In Nashville
On Thursday night of CRS 2024, a different kind of Country star took to the stage to open for Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and some of Nashville's best and brightest songwriters: Radio Ink's Top Program Directors In Country Radio.
Just Because the FCC Can Regulate Broadcasting, Should It?
(By David Oxenford) When you have been representing broadcasters in Washington for as long as I have, you see cycles in regulation of the industry. I was reminded of this in reading the Washington Post obituary of former FCC Chair Charlie Ferris.
Herbert And The Bullfight
(By Roy Williams) Agnes de Mille once wrote, “No trumpets sound when the important decisions of our life are made. Destiny is made known silently.” Agnes was right about most of us, but she was completely wrong about Herbert.
Why I Agree to Disagree
(By Randy Lane) In meetings, how many times have you "agreed to disagree?" It’s a way out of endless arguments that can stall and prolong meetings. This phrase enables both parties to maintain their positions.
With Radio’s Dashboard Stock Rising, Xperi Sees Q4 Rally
As the conversation around improving radio's position in the auto dashboard continues, HD Radio and DTS AutoStage parent company Xperi reported promising financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. This also included optimistic projections for fiscal year 2024.
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