RAB Sets Date for Tourism Presentation
The Radio Advertising Bureau will continue its "Radio Works" initiative with its first 2023 presentation called "Radio Works for Tourism." The presentation will offer expert insight into radio success on tourism ads and consumer demand for travel and tourism in 2023.
Beasley Launches ‘Shawn Parr’s Backstage Country’
Beasley Media is merging two country radio shows into a new syndicated offering. Shawn Parr's Backstage Country marries Backstage Country with the Shawn Parr's Across America program.
TuneIn Partners with EV Maker XPeng
Streaming audio platform TuneIn will be integrated into new electric vehicles made by China-based XPeng as part of a new partnership between the companies, Radio Ink has learned. The partnership comes as both companies focus on digging into the European market.
‘FOGO’ Returns for Season 2
Spotify's Fear of Going Outside podcast is returning for a second season later in February. The nature show sees host Ivy Le in outdoorsy situations that go way beyond her comfort zone. Last year, Le conquered camping; this year, she's going to try her hand at hunting.
Babbel Most-Aired Spot on Radio
Language-learning software Babbel had the most-run spots on radio stations last week, according to Media Monitors, with 58,454 spots airing on measured stations coast-to-coast. Progressive was second with 56,054 spots; Upside was third with 54,025 spots.
‘Stretch & Bobbito’ To Be Inducted Into Nab Hall of Fame
The National Association of Broadcasters will induct Adrian "Stretch Armstrong" Bartos and Bobbito García into the 2023 NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame for the radio industry. The duo will be formally inducted during the NAB Show on April 17 in Las Vegas.
Raad, McCarthy Announced for WCBS Mets Coverage
Audacy has formally announced the additions of Keith Raad and Pat McCarthy to its coverage of Mets games on WCBS (880 AM) in New York. Raad will team up with Howie Rose to call the games on WCBS, while McCarthy will work as the pre-game and post-game host.
iHeart Top Publisher in January
With 814 shows the iHeartPodast network pulled in over 33 million unique listeners in January, according to Podtrac. Wondery was next, followed by NPR, The New York Times and NBC News. Here are Podtrac's top 20 for the month...
Advertisecast Adds Two Canadian Shows
Libsyn has announced two exclusive advertising partnerships between Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast and the 604 Podcast Network and The Suspendables podcast.
NEW: You Didn’t See Nothin
You Didn't See Nothin is a new limited series podcast from USG Audio and the Invisible Institute. The show follows host Yohance Lacour as he revisits a 1997 hate crime on the South Side of Chicago that introduced him to the world of investigative journalism.
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