We Ask LeGeyt: Is AM’s Removal A Race Problem?
Following his NAB Show fireside chat, Radio Ink got the opportunity to ask NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt whether there is any conversation in Washington that AM radio's removal from autos could be a racially discriminatory move.
If Smart Speaker Growth Declines, Radio Is Hurt Too
Shared on Tuesday, Cumulus Media's 2023 Audioscape report shows that while AM/FM radio continues to dominate the audio landscape, smart speakers play a key role in OTA radio's survival and relevance. What does it mean for radio when the last growth bump was in 2020?
Former Vice President Lends His Voice To Preserve AM
John Catsimatidis, owner of Red Apple Media and NYC’s WABC-AM, has enlisted the help of former Vice President Mike Pence to voice a "Save AM Radio" spot. Catsimatidis is offering the spot to every radio station in America to raise awareness about the issue.
iHeart Birmingham To Wine and Dine For A City Park
iHeartMedia Birmingham is bringing back its sixth annual Magic City Wine Fest. The tasting event will take place on May 13 at Railroad Park in Birmingham, AL. A portion of the proceeds will benefit that same park, a 19-acre green space downtown.
Media Monitors: Huge Advertiser Returns To Top 5
According to Media Monitors' data of top radio advertisers for the week ending April 16, spot play was up week-over-week. Despite the slight reshuffling of some of the top five positions, Upside maintains its top position as the highest radio advertiser for the fourth week.
KSCS’ Hawkeye Recognized For Texas Green Space
Mark "Hawkeye" Louis, host of Hawkeye In The Morning on New Country 96.3 (KSCS) in Dallas-Fort Worth, has been honored with an official Proclamation from the City of Fort Worth for a tree-planting campaign he started 25 years ago along the city’s Camp Bowie Boulevard.
GKB’s WMVP Bears Down On Upcoming Season
Good Karma Brands' ESPN Chicago (WMVP-AM) has announced its programming and talent lineup for the 2023-2024 Chicago Bears football season, which will include pre-game, halftime, and post-game shows, as well as a new daily podcast.
Stations Get Out The 45s For Radio’s Next Generation
Vinylthon 2023, organized by the non-profit College Radio Foundation, will drop the needle this weekend, with 170 radio stations in 12 countries going vinyl-only on the air. The event is a fundraiser supporting Next Step Radio Scholarships for students involved in college radio.
Ithaca, NY Radio Group Champions Local Business
The Cayuga Radio Group in Ithaca, New York has launched a new business initiative called "Keep IT Local". The program aims to support local businesses by providing custom messages from business owners and operators that highlight their business' importance to the community.
Mayfield Retires From Ramsey Solutions After 15 Years
Ramsey Solutions' Brian Mayfield has retired after 15 years with the company. He served in various roles at the company and was the executive vice president of Ramsey Network for five years. Mayfield was responsible for the continued growth of The Ramsey Show
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