CES Starts This Week – Radio Will Be There
Radio executives from all over the country are heading to Las Vegas for the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show this week. Buzz Knight will have daily reports for Radio Ink from the floor of the show, and the radio industry is hosting a special VIP reception.
Team Radio Broadcaster Sean Anderson Dies at 51
Sean Anderson, a radio broadcaster who worked at Team Radio in Oklahoma for more than two decades, died on Christmas Eve at the age of 51. In addition to his work as a broadcaster, Anderson was a motivational speaker who gained national attention through his weight loss blog.
GoDaddy Runs Auction for Radio.com
Web domain registrar GoDaddy is running an auction for the domain name Radio.com, which is currently owned by Audacy. The auction comes as executives explore ways to sell various assets in order to offset potential revenue slowdown amid future economic uncertainty.
BFA Accepting Tax-Deductible Donations
The Broadcasters Foundation of America says there's still time to make a donation to help colleagues in the broadcast industry who are in need of financial support. Donations made through the end of the month are tax-deductible for 2022.
‘Gardening Show’ Host Denny McKeown Dies at 81
Denny McKeown, a Cincinnati-based broadcaster whose horticulture show was once syndicated on stations across the Midwest, died on Christmas Day at the age of 81. The cause of death was not immediately known; his passing was first reported by a local newspaper.
WABC Caps Centennial Celebration
Red Apple Media's WABC (770 AM) in New York is wrapping up its centennial celebration. The station first signed on the air in October 1921, and WABC hosts, employees and owners have been celebrating 100 years of broadcasting through the end of 2022.
Audio Research Among Edison’s Top Findings of 2022
Edison Research says its audio-based reports were among some of its best findings for 2022, including reports that showed audio consumption on mobile devices was increasing while traditional radio still dominated the in-car listening experience.
The Case for Termite Marketing
(By Deborah Parenti) As we head into a new year filled with multiple challenges that could not only impact but alter the radio landscape and its ability to compete in a crowded and competitive environment, the industry might benefit from a little “termite marketing.”
Duke Wright Funeral is Tomorrow
The long-time Midwest CEO died last week at the age of 83. The service will be held at 3pm CT in Green Bay. Relatives and friends may also greet the family today between 4pm and 8pm.
FCC Commissioner Welcomes Tik Tok Ban
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr recently praised Congress for passing a Tik Tok ban on all federal devices. Carr said TikTok has been on a multi-year campaign to mislead U.S. officials and the American public about the threat the app poses to national security.
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