Chicago to Get Some Holiday Cheer
iHeartMedia's Chicago cluster is giving away nearly $100,000 in cash, food and toys to Chicagoland families during the holidays with the return of “Spreading Holiday Cheer in Chicagoland,” a celebration of giving back to listeners and the community during the holiday season.
Nielsen: Radio Still Best Way to Reach Hispanic Audience
A new report from Nielsen reveals that radio is the most-viable way to reach U.S. Hispanic audiences. The study showed that 97% of all Latinos ages 18 and over listen to AM and FM radio on a monthly basis.
‘Speak Up!’ Program Launched in Laurie Kahn’s Memory
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio says it has launched a new mentoring program called Speak Up! The program was created in partnership with Media Staffing Network Founder and CEO Laurie Kahn prior to her passing in late October.
Report: ESPN to Come After WFAN
According to The New York Post, ESPN New York, now run by Good Karma Broadcasting, plans to change all programming to local in an attempt to chip away at Audacy's WFAN which crushes ESPN in the New York ratings.
Benztown Opens Applications for “Benztown 50′
Radio imaging firm Benztown is accepting applications for its 9th annual Benztown 50, the industry's exclusive listing of the top 50 voice over artists in the United States and Canada. The application period runs through January 13, 2023
Country Station Comes Through Big For Troops
Country station KSCS (96.3 FM) in Dallas and its morning show, "Hawkeye in the Morning," collected more than 106,000 holiday cards for military service members as part of the station's "10,000 for the Troops" card drive.
Why Will These Dj’s Be Wearing Pajamas?
Cumulus Media's classic hip-hop station KSZR (97.5 FM, The Vibe) in Tucson will host the first annual "DJs for PJs" pajama and book drive event on Saturday. The event will see station personalities collect pajamas, books and monetary donations.
Nik Rivers Returning to Rochester
Stephens Media Group says Nik Rivers will return to Buffalo to serve as the operations manager for its three stations there, starting in December. Rivers previously worked in Rochester as the program director for WZNE (94.1 FM, The Zone).
BIA: Local Revenue Will Be Flat in 2023
In its newly released 2023 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast, BIA Advisory Services estimates revenues across all media will reach $165.7 billion in 2023, a drop of 0.5 percent from BIA's final estimate of $166.5 billion for 2022.
Katz Media Raises $47,000 for Broadcasters Foundation
Katz Media Group raised more than $47,000 for the Broadcasters Foundation during its 12th annual company-wide membership drive. The total amount raised by Katz Media Group has grown to nearly $450,000 since the drive's inception.
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