New Data Breaks Down Audio Platforms By Power Of Dayparts
Yes, radio rules mornings. Morning shows are commonly the most coveted daypart by both air talent and advertisers, as radio fuels in-car commutes. But what about other audio? As radio branches into podcasting and streaming, what times should advertisers target?
Women to Watch: Devon Shuman
(By Charese Fruge') Devon Shuman is the SVP Director of non-metro audio sales for Gen Media Partners. She calls on agencies and helps them understand the value of small and non-metro market radio advertising and helps them with the process of buying.
With Jobs Headed Overseas, More Layoffs In The Wind At Nielsen
Nielsen could be cutting more US jobs as the company prepares to offshore more jobs to India, Mexico, and Poland. This decision follows a 9% RIF in September. Nielsen is grappling with significant debt as subscribing stations cancel or change their contracts.
Association of Independents in Radio Elects Five To Board
The Association of Independents in Radio recently concluded its largest Board elections in both member engagement and voting turnout. The newly elected Board will begin its three-year term in March after working with the current board to ensure a smooth transition.
CRS To Honor Country Radio Humanitarians Leary and Warren
Country Radio Broadcasters has announced the latest recipients of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, recognizing Tim Leary of Hubbard Broadcasting's New Country 103.1 WIRK in West Palm Beach, FL, and Storme Warren of TuneIn's The BIG 615.
FCC Recaps PIRATE Act Enforcement’s Banner Year To Congress
After a year of record-setting fines and coast-to-coast hunts, the Federal Communications Commission has submitted its annual report under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse Through Enforcement, or PIRATE, Act to US Congress.
FTC Yanks ‘Deceptive’ Tax Prep Ads From Radio and Streaming
In what should be a warning to both advertisers and broadcasters, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Intuit, the company behind TurboTax, for deceptive advertising practices related to its tax-filing software.
Bob Bittner’s Boston-Area AM Goes With Garabedian In Sale
According to sale documents filed with the FCC, WJIB-AM in Cambridge, MA, best known as Bob Bittner's "Memories Station," has a new owner. John Garabedian's RCRQ Inc. purchased the Boston-area signal and its translator for a six-figure sum.
NAB To Give Product Of The Year Awards A Main Stage Debut
For the first time, the NAB Show is set to host a live ceremony for its Product of the Year Awards. The sixth-annual installment will honor groundbreaking products and technologies in radio, broadcasting, media, and entertainment across 15 categories
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Promotions By Numbers
(By Paige Nienaber) When I got to San Francisco and the future Wild 107, we didn’t have two pennies to rub together. But through the indy and creatively working Sales promotions, we were able to get a lot of trips.
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