‘State Of Media Sales’ Holds Growth For Radio
SalesFuel's 12th annual State of Media Sales showed renewed optimism for 2023 among industry sales leaders, but still has worries about radio's lagging ad spend compared to digital. Radio also faces a culture war with new hires.
Birthday Podcast For Rosie O’Donnell
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell debuted a new podcast on her birthday to share her takes on fame, family, and fun at the age of 61. Onward with Rosie O’Donnell premiered Tuesday with new episodes weekly.
Dying Mom’s Wish Granted By WIRK Morning Show
Earlier in March, WIRK's Tim & Chelsea in the Morning received a call from a listener asking for their help. The listener's friend, Jennifer, is in the final stages of terminal cancer and she had one final wish - to meet firefighters.
He Cut Ads To 5:00 Per Hour – What Happened Next?
Earlier this year, One Putt Broadcasting in Fresno, California did what so many stations only dream of: they limited ads on each of their five stations to five minutes per hour. Radio Ink talked with One Putt owner John Ostlund about the path there and the results.
“No Sacred Cows” As ESPN Layoffs Loom
For the next few weeks, Disney will not be the happiest place on Earth, as the media giant intends to cut as many as seven thousand jobs across the entire company - including ESPN Radio. Reports say A-list air talent and top executives may be on the chopping block.
Reeves Out As EMF Names New CEO
K-LOVE and Air1 owner Educational Media Foundation has a new CEO. EMF's Board of Directors elected Chief Legal Officer Todd Woods to the role on Tuesday as Bill Reeves exits. Woods moved to EMF last year from Nissan.
NJ Representative Targets Tesla In AM Debate
"If Elon Musk has enough money to buy Twitter and send rockets to space, he can afford to include AM radio in his Teslas." That's what New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer said in his stirring defense of the AM band on Tuesday.
WBA Names 2023 Local Broadcast Legends
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is recognizing the contributions of three radio broadcasters in their Local Broadcast Legends class of 2023. This year's honorees from radio are Doug Erdman, Gene Mueller, and John Murphy.
New Guest Lineup For NPR’s ‘Politic’
The weekly radio show and podcast Our Body Politic announced their upcoming lineup of BIPOC, female journalists, and storytellers. The program reports how women of color experience and impact the major political events of today.
Minnie Drives Vampire Drama
Podcast studio Echoverse is bringing the vampire novel The Lesser Dead back to life as an audio drama. The supernatural series stars Minnie Driver, Jack Kilmer, Danny Huston, and Saul Rubinek.
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