McEwen’s Successor Chosen At NABA
As Michael McEwen prepares to retire from his role as Director-General at the North American Broadcasters Association, a new leader has been chosen after a thorough global search. The new Director-General will take over on July 1.
AM/FM Radio ‘Essential’ To 72% Of Drivers, Finds DTS
In case your clients need reminding, traditional radio still reigns supreme in the automobile. Xperi's DTS surveyed more than 2,900 US car owners and leasers and radio took top priority.
Gimme Radio Folds Even After iHeart Investment
Niche online streamer Gimme Radio will shut down on April 29 after six years of operation. Co-founder and CEO Tyler Lenane made the announcement in a lengthy post on April 10.
Kahn To Receive MIW’s Highest Honor In Vegas
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) has posthumously named Laurie Kahn, founder of the Media Staffing Network and an avid supporter of MIW, as the 2023 MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer. The award will be presented during NAB Show 2023.
IAB: Audio Drove Record Mobile Revenue In 2022
2022 was a record year for digital as the medium continues double-digit growth, says the Internet Advertising Bureau. The IAB and PwC's annual Revenue Report also had good news for audio
Frequency Tunes In On Neville As New VP
Carrie Neville has joined the leadership team at next-generation audio ad management company Frequency as Vice President of Strategic Accounts. In her newly created role, she will be responsible for new and post-sales support for Frequency clients.
Study Says It’s Time To Ditch The Vanity URLs In Ads
A recent study by audio ad agency Oxford Road suggests that vanity URLs, which are commonly used in audio advertising to track ad effectiveness, may not be delivering reliable results.
Wolinsky Gets Federal Promotion At Hubbard
Jeffrey Wolinsky, the Director of Federal Sales at Hubbard Broadcasting Washington D.C., has been promoted to Publisher at Federal News Network. The platform focuses on issues affecting the federal government and its contracting community.
The Hunt Is On In New Season Of ‘Mount Olympus’
The Onassis Foundation and PRX are releasing a new season of Live from Mount Olympus starting on April 18. The podcast dramatizes Greek myths with a contemporary twist. The season's eight episodes release weekly on Tuesdays.
It’s Not Just The US, Ford Is Phasing Out AM Globally
Ford Canada confirms the automaker is removing AM radio from all of its vehicles globally. Until this disclosure, there had been no word as to whether removing AM from the dash was localized to the US. Now the Canadian Association of Broadcasters is taking a stand with the NAB.















