Is Radio Being Fabulous?
(By Deborah Parenti) Radio could use another Bill Burton — or two. Some reading this may not be familiar with Bill Burton. For decades, he was one of radio’s biggest cheerleaders and a truly fabulous, passionate, and attention-getting presenter.
Ad Spend Continues Up As A Summer Genre Returns
The unofficial start of summer continues to give radio a boost, especially with the boon of Memorial Day sales. According to the latest update from Media Monitors for the week of May 22-28 the total spot play of the top five national advertisers on radio has increased.
Audacy Extends Larkin Contract, Loses Board Member
Audacy has extended the contract of Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin for three more years. The information was disclosed in the company's recent 8-K filing with the SEC following its yearly shareholders' meeting. Larkin's contract includes automatic one-year renewals.
Alaska’s KNOM Faces The Musich With New GM
Alaskan Christian broadcaster KNOM Radio Mission announced the resignation of General Manager Inuraaq Evans. Miranda Musich will be stepping into the vacated leader role. Musich previously worked as a Professor of Applied Business at UAF.
Cumulus Nashville Celebrating Pioneering Black Journalist
Cumulus Media Nashville's urban AC station 92Q (WQQK) will host "Family Day In the Park" on June 3 to recognize the city's African American community. The event will feature the presentation of the inaugural Kwame L. Lillard Community Service Award.
Yacht Rocker WKEY Finds Local Sales Captain
Due to his limited personal presence in Key West, Key 93.7 (WKEY) owner Buddy Shula has entered into a sales partnership with Michael Stapleford's Magnum Broadcasting, Inc. Stapleford will serve as the official local sales representative for the station.
iHeartPodcasts Unmasks South African ‘Murder Cult’
Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult is a new true crime podcast launched Tuesday by iHeartPodcasts and School of Humans. The 10-part narrative series delves into the disturbing crimes committed by cult leader Cecilia Steyn and her followers.
Viola Davis’ Ashé Inks Deal With Audible Studios
Viola Davis' new podcast label Ashé Audio Ventures, in conjunction with JuVee Productions and Wise Entertainment, has signed an exclusive multi-project deal with Audible. The partnership will see the release of original audio programming starting in 2024.
Fake Heiress Delvey Delves Into Podcasting
Anna Delvey, the infamous fake heiress, is venturing into podcasting with her own weekly series called The Anna Delvey Show. Currently under house arrest after being convicted of various crimes, Delvey has partnered with Audio Up and Reunion Audio for the project.
Spotify and Pepsi Pair For New European Platform
PepsiCo's Rockstar Energy has partnered with Spotify to launch a new global platform called Press Play in Europe and the Middle East. The platform will kick off with an in-app concert experience on Spotify and aims to connect the digital and physical worlds.
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