What The 2020 Census Means For Hispanic Radio
As the US Hispanic population booms, Roberto Ramirez and Merarys Ríos-Vargas, of the United States Census Bureau, unpack the latest data from 2020 with Radio Ink and dig into what those numbers mean for radio programming and sales.
Media Monitors: Q2 Ad Spend Pumps The Brakes
Another week into May and national radio ad play saw another 6% week-over-week decrease between radio's top five national advertisers. The latest data from Media Monitors shows Progressive is still at the top of the leaderboard for the third week in a row.
“No One Listens To The Radio Anymore”
(By Roy Williams) “Radio is dying.” “Radio is dead.” “My friends and I don’t listen to the radio. We (blah, blah, blah) instead.” “No one listens to the radio anymore." You've heard these before from clients, friends, strangers, and family.
Heritage NOLA Non-Comm Still Searches For Home
Storied New Orleans radio station WWOZ is still looking for a new place to call home after the Jazz & Heritage Foundation board decided against purchasing a building on St. Charles Avenue to house their studios. The station must leave their current French Quarter digs.
NASCAR Has Wide Audio Reach With Women
A research study conducted by FMR Associates and commissioned by Motor Racing Network reveals that NASCAR fans represent a lucrative audience for local radio stations. The study provides valuable insights into the Next Gen NASCAR audience, especially in one key demographic.
Delta Media Game To Add Two Stations With ESPN
Delta Media’s The Game 103.7 Lafayette (KLWB) and 104.1 Lake Charles (KLCI) in Southwest Louisiana have new affiliations. Both stations are joining ESPN starting June 26. The stations will be known as ESPN 103.7 Lafayette and 104.1 Lake Charles.
musicFIRST Gets New Leaders In Fight For Radio Fees
The pro-recording artist rights coalition musicFIRST has announced the departure of its Chairman Joe Crowley. No reason was stated for his leaving. In his place, the organization announced a former Senator and a DC strategist as the organization's new Co-Chairmen.
Library of Congress Preserves Black Women In Radio
The Radio Preservation Society has partnered with Black Women in Radio to permanently archive the careers of some of the industry's most influential figures in the Library of Congress for posterity with the Distinguished Inaugural 30, who were inducted last week.
Black Broadcasters Push Congress For AM In EVs
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters is the latest to join the broad coalition of organizations and causes pushing to keep AM radio in automobiles. Last week, NABOB asked the Chairman of the House Congressional Black Caucus for support.
A Lesson From My Million-Dollar Nemesis
(By Pat Bryson) When I was first selling, and later as a sales manager and market manager, one of my biggest nemeses was a gentleman named Les Boyle. He also happened to be one of my biggest clients.
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