TuneIn, Vizio Sign Deal To Bring Radio Streaming To Smart TVs
TuneIn has formed a major new partnership in incorporating radio back into the home. The streamer has signed a deal with Vizio to build the audio platform into the app row on all Vizio Smart TVs, providing TuneIn's library of radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Loyd Ford and Chris Fleming Q1 Sales Event Eyes Digital Dollars
RPC's Loyd Ford and CD Media Group's Chris Fleming are presenting their latest quarterly sales event on January 11, with an emphasis on radio's digital sales. “Digital, Profit, & You” features Mid-West Family EVP Shar Hermanson and Cumulus Media's Joe Brown.
Indiana Broadcast Group Reorganizes Radio Under New Banner
Bloomington-based broadcaster Sarkes Tarzian has unified its six radio stations under a new brand, ST Radio. Company VP Brad Holtz will also serve as the division's president. ST Radio's reach includes Indianapolis, Ft. Wayne, and Bloomington.
Radio Ink’s CES 2024 Primer With Gary Shapiro
(By Buzz Knight) It’s CES Week and keeping with a heartfelt tradition, my pal Fred Jacobs and I were able to ask Gary Shapiro, President of The Consumer Technology Association what attendees can expect from one of the greatest shows on the planet.
Starting Over
(By Mike McVay) The pandemic created multiple changes in the lives of many, but fast forward to today. Audience impressions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, but the time spent listening has not rebounded. The audience is there. Radio isn’t holding them.
When Less Isn’t More
(By John Shomby) Jocks: how often have you heard the phrase “less is more” from a PD or consultant? Bet you need extra hands to count the times. This “economy of words" is directed at talk sets so we can allow maximum music.
Radio’s Late Surge Of National Advertisers Carries Into 2024
National radio advertising has kicked off the new year riding the solid momentum of 2023's end, according to the latest Media Monitors data from the first week of January. However, even as post-holiday spending continues, there was a notable absence from the list.
Xperi Revs Up For CES 2024, Introducing Harley-Davidson First
Before CES 2024 officially got underway, Xperi took the opportunity to tout the expansion of its connected car entertainment technologies. DTS AutoStage and HD Radio are being added to more BMW and Ford models, as well as Harley Davidson motorcycles.
David Field To Audacy Staff: Bankruptcy Is ‘Dawn of a New Era’
Following Audacy's announcement that it has filed for bankruptcy as part of its financial restructuring, CEO David Field sent an internal memo to all company staff outlining what he calls, "A positive step forward for Audacy and our stakeholders, including our employees."
A Timeline Of Audacy’s Road To Bankruptcy
Audacy CEO David Field cited the past four years of economic turbulence caused by the pandemic as the primary cause for the company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, but key dates since 2022 have reflected the company's financial battle.
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