Kudos To WBUR
The National Headliner Awards recognized WBUR in Boston for excellence in radio journalism in two categories. Investigative reporters Christine Willmsen and Beth Healy won first place for their series on healthcare in county jails and medical masks amidst the pandemic.
Bold Gold’s WDBN Fundraiser Success
The 10th Annual Thunder 102 & 104.5 Country Cares Radiothon raised more than $55,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The annual event has raised over $550,000 to date.
Will Matty Be Back in The Morning?
iHeart Boston morning man Matty Siegel quit and walked off his morning show Wednesday. The dramatic exit followed a call from management who told him to stop talking about Demi Lovato's non-binary announcement. Will he be back today? Should he be allowed back?
Can’t Cancel Pride Line-Up
The second annual one-hour benefit special produced by iHeartMedia and P&G, will stream on June 4 at 9 PM. The ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’ virtual relief benefit for the LGBTQ+ community will feature performances and appearances from the most influential voices in the community.
Dan Bongino Show Hits Seattle/Tacoma
The Dan Bongino Show is added to KTTH-AM line-up. The show debuts on the Bonneville News Talker May 24. Bongino said, “I'm honored KTTH decided to go with the show. All I can do is bring a high-quality product, put a ton of work into it and I promise, I will."
Our Interview With Rush’s Call Screener
James Golden was not only Rush Limbaugh's call screener for 30 years, he was his close friend. Golden is the host of a new podcast called Rush Limbaugh: The Man Behind The Golden EIB Microphone. We interviewed Golden about his latest assignment, the day Rush told him about his cancer diagnosis and more. LISTEN
Nielsen: Listeners Coming Back as Restrictions Lift
Nielsen says the April 2021 PPM survey revealed new gains in radio listening across the aggregate of markets for the second month in a row. The ratings firm says that as the country reopens, consumers are returning to radio in numbers not seen in over half a year.
What About The Formats?
Country is reporting higher shares of audience, which is typical, heading into the summer. Classic Hits is also see its annual increase in audience. And, with the return of major league baseball, and other live sports, the All Sports format is looking strong.
Radio’s New Advertisers
Media Monitors took a look at the new creative being played during the month of April on radio stations across the country. New unique creative on radio increased 44.6% in April, with 20,933 more instances than April 2020. So who were the top advertisers?
Finally….An In-Person Radio Event!
Registration is now open for the 2021 NAB Show, taking place October 9–13 in Las Vegas. “We look forward to delivering the first live, major domestic industry event following a long hiatus for all events,” said Chris Brown, EVP/Managing Director, Global Connections and Events.
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