Selling the Value of Your Older Audience
(By Marc Greenspan) Your station’s ratings can be a source of joy or sorrow. Let’s say your station garners an older-skewing demographic – one that likely has a large portion of Adults 55+ (or even 65+).
iHeart Chicago Honors ‘Women Who WIN’
In honor of Women's History Month, iHeartMedia Chicago has partnered with two local women's groups for the third annual “Women Who WIN”. The eight honorees are recognized as dynamic women leaders who have made a significant impact in Chicago.
Cenla Cashes In For St. Jude With Radiothon
More money is coming in for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital courtesy of Cenla Broadcasting. Two Cenla stations in Alexandria, Louisiana, KRRV 100.3 and 98.7 Kiss FM (KKST), raised more than $86,000 during their annual radiothon.
Radio One Has Praiseworthy Haul For St. Jude
The final numbers are in - Urban One's Radio One and Reach Media divisions came up big for their 16th Annual St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Radiothon. The sixteen participating stations raised $1.5 million nationally on March 2nd.
Townsquare Q4 Radio Revenue Increases 4%
Overall revenue for the company in Q4 came in at $120.3 million, an increase of 8.8% over 2021. Radio revenue increased $2.3 million (4%), Digital Ad revenue jumped $5.4 million (16.9%), and Subscription Digital Marketing Solutions revenue increased $900,000 (4.4%).
NYSBA President Sounds Off On LRFA Senate Introduction
State broadcast associations are joining the NAB in praising the Senate introduction of the Local Radio Freedom Act on Thursday. Radio Ink reached out to David Donovan, President of the New York State Broadcasters Association for his thoughts.
Say Hello to Our New Online Editor
Radio Ink is proud to announce that Cameron Coats has joined Radio Ink as Online Editor, which includes the Radio Ink Daily Headlines, the Radio Ink website and all Radio Ink social media platforms.
“Electric” Q4 For Saga As Digital Leads The Way
Saga Communications ended 2022 with “a cord of electricity” in the company, according to CEO Chris Forgy, as the group experienced 15% fourth quarter growth. Station operating expenses raised $1 million, but net operating revenue rose to match.
Overseas Digital Boosts Entravision Q4
Entravision Communications made up with a slight drop in audio revenue with massive digital gains. Fourth quarter net revenue rose 27% to $296 million, rocketed by digital and political. This mirrored the company's 2022 finish - up 26%.
CRS To Tackle AI With Late Addition Panel
As artificial intelligence sparks debate over its place in radio, CRS 2023 announced the late addition of a new pop-up session called "Let's Chat: GPT, Artificial Intelligence, and the Future of On-Air Talent" set for Tuesday.
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