Salem Flips All Stations to WideOrbit
Salem Media Group will convert all their radio properties to WideOrbit Automation by 2023. The process will start in July. Salem owns and operates 99 radio stations, with 56 of those stations in the top 25 US markets and 28 stations in the top 10 markets.
O’Reilly Hits Affiliate Benchmark
Key Networks, 'The O'Reilly Update' has signed its 250th affiliate. The daily program launched in May 2019. “250 stations in two years shows that Bill O’Reilly’s popularity remains strong," said Dennis Green, CRO Key Networks.
NAB Opposes New Higher Power LPFM Service
LPFM stations want more power, the NAB says the FM band is crowded enough and LPFM stations do not follow the rules. REC Networks has asked the Commission to create the higher power service several times. Each of the previous requests has been rejected.
iHeart to Pay Down $250 Million in Debt
iHeartMedia announced Tuesday that it will voluntarily prepay a portion of both its $2 billion term loan and its $447 million incremental term loan, with cash, while also repricing its incremental term loan.
Royalties Leap For SoundExchange
SoundExchange distributed nearly $947 million in performance royalties to creators during the fiscal year 2020. SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of nearly 250,000 recording artists' and master rights owners' accounts.
More Groups Oppose FCC Fee Hike
The Colorado Broadcasters Association along with the Florida and Puerto Rico Broadcasters Associations have filed comments with The FCC regarding the Commission's plans to hike regulatory fees for 2021.
Facebook Chooses reVolver
reVolver Podcast announced that they will be part of Facebook’s new social media audio experience as Facebook rolls out Live Audio Rooms and podcasts over the next several weeks. Select reVolver podcasts are now available to listeners in the US.
DeBella Radiothon Raises $157,726
Beasley Media Group's legendary Philadelphia Morning Man John DeBella raised $157,726 during the 15th Annual John DeBella Veterans Radiothon. Proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center.
778 Units of Blood Collected
The 16th Annual I Bleed For Preston & Steve Blood Drive, held in conjunction with the American Red Cross, collected 778 units of blood. Preston & Steve host mornings on Beasley's WMMR in Philadelphia.
Newspaper Hires Audio Director
Audacy CEO David Field's new favorite line is, There is no better time to be in the audio space. It appears a big-time newspaper agrees with that assessment. Renita Jablonski has been hired away from Spotify by the Washington Post to be the Director of Audio for the paper.
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