KMJ Raises Staggering One-Day Sum For Fresno Food Banks
Cumulus Media Fresno News/Talk KMJ 580AM/105.9FM successfully raised $620,000 during its 10th Annual Feeding Families Fund Drive. Held on September 22, the one-day event took place to support the Central California Food Bank, addressing food insecurity.
With Alexa Poised For A.I. Upgrade, Amazon Touts Radio Skills Kit
Recent studies show that over half of smart speaker owners are actively listening to local radio through their devices. In response to the increasing number of Alexas used for radio listening, Amazon has introduced a free, no-code Radio Skills Kit.
RTDNAC Announces Radio Finalists For 2023 Journalism Awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC) has unveiled the finalists for its 2023 awards honoring outstanding journalism across North and South Carolina. The winners will be revealed at an awards luncheon on November 11.
Audacy Houston Books $100k Giving Week For Kids’ Literacy
Audacy Houston's fourth annual Giving Week campaign has successfully raised more than $100,000 for the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation's signature program, My Home Library. The fundraising effort ran from September 18 to September 22.
New York Public Radio To Layoff Dozens As Revenue Lags
New York Public Radio, the parent entity of WNYC news station, announced plans to trim its workforce by approximately 12%. LaFontaine Oliver, New York Public Radio’s President and CEO, cited a drastic downturn in the advertising market as the key reason.
Cumulus Savannah Diaper Drive Wraps Up For Families
Cumulus Media Savannah's I-95 (WIXV), KIX96 (WJCL), Magic 103.9 (WTYB), and E93 (WEAS), organized a fruitful Diaper Drive on September 23 during National Diaper Need Awareness Week. The event was in support of two local charities.
Liberty Media Informs SiriusXM Of Intent To Consolidate Stock
A special committee of independent directors at SiriusXM Holdings Inc. is currently reviewing a non-binding proposal to merge the company's shares with a group of tracking stocks representing Liberty Media's stake. The companies have four stocks listings representing the group.
Study: Podcasts Should Lean On AM/FM For Fast Growth
New research indicates a strong correlation between AM/FM radio listenership and podcast consumption, highlighting the advantages of cross-promotion. The study, conducted by MARU/Matchbox, explores the potential of AM/FM radio promos in increasing podcast awareness.
FCC and Apple City Broadcasting Reach Ownership Settlement
The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau and Apple City Broadcasting Company, Inc., the licensee of WACB-AM and WTLK-AM in Taylorsville, NC, have settled issues concerning the transfer of control of Apple City after the death of its owner.
Bobby Caldwell Expands East Arkansas Footprint With $1.1m Deal
Arkansas radio owner Bobby Caldwell is set to acquire multiple radio stations in the northeastern part of the state. Through his Bobby D. Caldwell Revocable Trust, the entrepreneur is set to acquire six stations for a total of $1.1 million from Harold Sudbury.
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