Spotify’s Research Data Aims For Radio’s Advertisers
The streaming brand partnered with the World Advertising Research Center to conduct a study to push Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail brands to the company's music and podcasts.
Saga Q1: Higher Revenue, But Lower Share Earnings
Saga Communications started 2023 with higher revenue, but lower earnings per share. CEO Chris Forgy was absent from the Q1 earnings call as CFO Sam Bush led the meeting. Higher station operating expenses hampered the company across its 27 markets.
Cumulus Audioscape Has 7 Findings About Podcast Listeners
Podcasts have become a significant part of Americans' audio consumption habits, according to the recently released Cumulus Media 2023 Audioscape report. The report highlights several key findings about podcast listeners.
Conan O’Brien Revives ‘Lost’ SNL Movie As Podcast
The popular Saturday Night Live sketch "Hans and Franz" is being revived as a podcast by Conan O'Brien. The miniseries, "The Lost Hans & Franz Movie," will be available starting from May 17th, with new episodes weekly.
‘Driven To Fail’ Explores Racing’s Most Successful Fails
Driven to Fail is a new podcast hosted by Sam Smith, one of motoring company Hagerty's editors-at-large, that explores the experiences of individuals in the car world when things go wrong and how they navigate rebuilding their lives.
Barometer and Audiohook Unite On A.I. For Podcasts
Barometer, an AI company specializing in brand suitability and contextual targeting technology for digital audio, has partnered with audio-centric DSP Audiohook to benefit advertisers interested in podcasts.
Recognizing Mental Health’s Importance In Radio
All May, companies and organizations from around the world in all fields will unite to have conversations about the importance of mental health and radio should be no different. We've seen the stories why in our headlines lately.
Maple Leafs’ Radio Skates Around Remote Away Games
Following an on-air mistake while calling a series-winning shot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs' radio team is ending remote coverage of away games. Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph faced backlash for a wrong name.
Pittman Loves Podcasts Amid iHeart’s Q1 Dip
In a Tuesday morning earnings call, iHeartMedia reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2023, despite a 3.8% decrease, but it was podcasting that CEO Bob Pittman couldn't say enough about.
Levine And Galaxy Buy Northeast’s Largest Car Show
In collaboration with Paradise Companies based in Syracuse, Ed Levine and Galaxy Media Partners has bought the largest car show in the Northeastern United States. Galaxy Media has been a longtime promotional partner of the event and will work with the originator's family.















