The FCC Goes On The Hunt For Poughkeepsie Pirates
The Federal Communications Commission is moving its New York City pirate radio hunt up the Hudson River, issuing new warnings to two sets of property owners. FCC Enforcement Bureau agents found unlicensed broadcasts in Poughkeepsie and Mount Vernon.
Norsan’s La Raza Expands In Upstate SC As Audacy Sale Nears
The La Raza network has expanded in Greenville-Spartanburg as Norsan Media moves to close on its purchase of WSPA, formerly known as Magic 106.3. The station changed hands from Audacy at midnight on April 1 under a time brokerage agreement.
Alpha Media Starts Anchorage ‘Gold Rush’ With New AM Station
Alpha Media Alaska is changing the tune in Anchorage by switching an AM station from CBS Sports to a new music-based Adult Standards station. KHAR-AM is now “Alaska's Gold Rush Radio,” playing a variety of Pop, Soft AC, R&B, and Easy Listening.
Two Seattle Stations Go Country As KPNW and Star 101.5 Flip
It's no April Fool's joke - two Seattle radio stations flipped to Country music on April 1. Both 98.9 KPNW and Star 101.5 made the format shifts within five hours of each other.
‘Hot Ones’ Host To Bring A Dab Of Insight To NAB Show 2024
Sean Evans, host of the viral talk show Hot Ones, is slated to reveal the secrets behind the series' blazing success at the 2024 NAB Show. Evans will discuss the show’s genesis, key creative decisions, and its expansion into a full-fledged brand.
Townsquare Makes Another Significant Buyback From Azoff’s MSG
Townsquare Media is making another move to shore up its financial future with the repurchase of a substantial portion of its shares from MSG National Properties LLC. As of April 1st, Townsquare will repurchase and retire around 1.5 million Class A shares.
A New Advertiser Drops Into Radio To Target Millennials
Toronto-based rewards app Drop is turning to radio to draw in more users for its Millennial-targeted rewards app. This week, according to Media Monitors’ Top 10 National Radio Advertisers report, Drop began a large push across traditional radio outlets.
As Nielsen Exits Three Radio Markets, Eastlan Adds Three
Nielsen Audio will be pulling its audience measurement services from three radio markets starting as of this year's spring book as Eastlan Ratings is expanding into three new markets, including an overlap with the Nielsen cancelation.
Watch Your Inbox: Radio Ink’s Radio Wrap Starts Sunday
Exciting news for executives, managers, and the generally busy! Starting Sunday, Radio Ink is launching the Radio Ink Radio Wrap, a curated digest recapping the top industry news and ideas of the week.
Audio: The Pathway to the Human Mind
(By Pat Bryson) With the advent of AI for writing and voicing commercials, the spotlight has once again focused on radio creative. When we plan campaigns for our clients, three elements must be done correctly for the magic to work.
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