Audacy Nears Chapter 11 Exit With Stronger Q1 Performance
Audacy was the fourth major radio player to share its 2024 Q1 earnings on Thursday, providing some positive news as the company prepares to exit Chapter 11. Net revenue rose while overall net loss greatly shrank from Q1 2023.
iHeartMedia Podcast Revenue Up 18%, Leading Q1 2024 Earnings
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman is again praising podcasts as the US' largest radio broadcaster released its 2024 Q1 earnings. Digital audio growth was the strongest segment among mixed divisional results as iHeart looks for a more robust economic landscape.
Hispanic Radio Alliance To Present Multicultural Growth Blueprint
In the closing moments of Hispanic Radio Conference 2023, a coalition of broadcasters and vendors was formed that has since turned into the Hispanic Radio Alliance. The Alliance will again take the floor in 2024 to discuss the journey ahead.
Digital, Political, and BMI Buoy Beasley Media In Q1 2024
Continued economic volatility and digital growth were the themes of Beasley Media Group's 2024 Q1 earnings report, as the company posted $8,000 in net income - a significant improvement from the $3.5 million net loss during Q1 of 2023.
Raúl Alarcón to Introduce FCC’s Anna Gomez at HRC 2024
Radio Ink is pleased to announce that Spanish Broadcasting System CEO and Chairman Raúl Alarcón will provide introductory remarks for the opening keynote, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, at the Hispanic Radio Conference in San Antonio, June 12-13.
Women to Watch: Tabatha Grammer, KHTT
(By Charese Fruge') Tabatha Grammer is Program Director and Midday host for Griffin Communications' 106.9 K-HITS (KHTT) Tulsa. She’s also the Night Host on sister station 92.9 The River (KRQV).
Not Everyone Likes Vanilla
(By Chris Stonick) Clients And salespeople ask me all the time, can you write me a great ad? I always answer, “No.” They look puzzled at this point. What do you mean you can’t write me a great ad? I thought that’s what you do!
Blast From The Past: Greg Merill, 1974
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Greg Merrill's days at KBLW-AM. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
iHeartMedia, Zimmer Lead 2024 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards has announced its finalists, featuring 118 outstanding radio and audio spots and campaigns. The Studio at iHeartMedia and Zimmer Communications lead in having the most radio group nods.
An Indiscretion Leads To Phoenix AM Station’s License Revocation
The FCC Media Bureau has ordered a Phoenix, Arizona AM station and its FM translator to cease operations after an investigation into multiple regulatory infractions. KASA Radio Hogar, Inc. has had licenses for both KASA-AM and K294CW pulled.
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