APA Welcomes Nick Panella
Nick Panella has joined APA where he will take over a new Podcast and Audio Division. The move is part of a strategic partnership with Workhouse Media, where Panella launched the Podcast Division.
Pittman: Q4 Highest Revenue Quarter in History
Buoyed by strong political advertising, iHeartMedia generated $1.126 billion in total revenue during the 4th quarter of 2022, an increase of 6%. When you back out political, revenue increased 1%.
Leadership Conference Nets Record Number of Attendees
More than 560 local radio and TV broadcasters from across the nation gathered Tuesday in Washington, D.C. for the NAB's annual State Leadership Conference. The convention featured remarks from policymakers and briefings preparing attendees for meetings with legislators later today.
On Cue, Crowley Slams iHeart
Like clockwork immediately before every iHeartMedia quarterly earnings call begins, musicFIRST Coalition Chairman Joe Crowley issues a statement criticizing iHeart in his ongoing attempt to get radio to pay artists to air their music. Here's what Crowley had to say this quarter...
Who Spent The Most Money in January
According to Magellan AI, Teladoc Health spent $8.7 million on 981 shows in January. Amazon was next with $5.24 million on 629 shows, followed by HelloFresh at $4.75 million on 499 shows. Here's Magellan AI's top ten advertisers for January...
How To Talk About TV and Movies
(Randy Lane & Jeff McHugh) We all spend many evenings watching top-rated shows like The Last of Us, You, or Young Sheldon…or do we? The truth is most of us have not seen those shows.
Benztown, General Store Sign New Deal
Radio imaging company Benztown has signed an agreement with Broadcasters General Store to market Benztown’s new audio imaging library for the Contemporary Christian Music format.
CMT Next Women Of Country At CRS
The CRS 2023 Happy Hour Opening Reception will feature a CMT Next Women of Country Takeover. The event will show case four up-and-coming female artists: Julia Cole, Ashley Cooke, Miko Marks and O.N.E The Duo.
New Podcast Festival Announced
Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia have announced the 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival to "celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry." The event will take place Saturday, April 22 from noon to 8 p.m. ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta.
iHeart and The NBA Release a New Slate of Shows
iHeartMedia and the National Basketball Association have unveiled a new slate of team-specific shows coming to the iHeart/NBA Podcast Network. The lineup includes original podcasts from six NBA teams.















