Lawmakers Try Again To Tax Radio
Federal lawmakers on Thursday reintroduced the American Music Fairness Act, a proposal that would require traditional AM and FM broadcasters to pay royalties to musicians on par with how royalties are doled out on streaming and other platforms.
SiriusXM Warns of Economic Challenges Ahead
SiriusXM said it had a strong year in terms of revenue and subscriber additions in 2022, though executives cautioned that 2023 might bring some turbulence as the company tries to weather a downturn in the automotive and ad industries.
NAB Establishes ‘Broadcast District’ at NAB Show
The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center will be home to NAB Show’s new Broadcast District, a destination for radio and TV broadcasters offering educational sessions, networking and special events. The show is April 15th – 19th.
The Athletic Launches Football Podcast
Between the Lines, a new podcast series from The Athletic, dives into what it means to be Black in the N.F.L. and explains how race impacts each level of the league’s organization chart. TRAILER
DraftKings, VSiN Unveil Program Line-Up for Super Bowl
DraftKings will make its first appearance at the Super Bowl's Radio Row on February 12, and the media arm of the sports wagering brand has unveiled a line-up of programming that will cover the big game from multiple angles.
iHeart Hires Stan Norfleet in Houston
iHeartMedia has hired sports broadcaster and former college football player Stan Norfleet for its Houston-area sports talk station KBME (790 AM). Norfleet will be heard on KBME from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the week.
Remember K-pop?
From LAist Studios, K-Pop Dreaming is a new podcast about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles.
Station Won’t Play Eagles Before Super Bowl
KJMK (93.9 FM) in Joplin, Missouri says it will show solidarity and allegiance with the Kansas City Chiefs by pulling Eagles hits from its playlist. The ban also applies to songs from Eagles band members Glenn Frey and Don Henley.
Saga Appoints Eric Christian to CMO Role
Saga Communications has promoted Eric Christian to the role of chief marketing officer. He previously worked as the company's vice president of digital strategies. CEO Chris Forgy said Christian's promotion was long overdue.
iHeart Appoints Two Sales Execs in New York
iHeartMedia has appointed two new sales executives at its New York stations WWPR (105.1 FM) and WWRL (1600 AM). Victor Giacomelli has been named Vice President of Sales at the stations, while Travia Charmont has been appointed Sales Manager.
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