SiriusXM Revenue Increases 4% in Q3
With $2.28 billion in Q3 of 2022, SiriusXM's revenue was up 4% compared to Q3 of 2021. The company recorded net income of $247 million compared to $343 million in 2021.
60 Artists Join Effort to Tax Radio
On Tuesday musicFIRST announced that more than 60 artists, creators and activists have signed a letter urging Congress to pass the American Music Fairness Act, which would force radio stations to pay for the music it airs.
Who Flipped to Christmas Music Yesterday?
Among the flippers Tuesday were Cumulus' WWIZ-FM in Youngstown, OH, iHeart's WMAG-FM in Greensboro, NC, Bonneville's KOSI-FM in Denver, and Horizon Broadcasting's KWPK-FM in Bend Oregon. SiriusXM also launched 22 holiday-themed channels.
A Canadian Expansion For HD Radio
HD Radio developer Xperi has announced it has expanded into Canada through Pattison Media’s conversion to HD Radio. Pattinson Media is Canada’s largest western-based media company covering British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba with 48 stations.
Stations Come Together for Children’s Miracle Network
Saga Communication's Capitol Radio Group in Springfield, Illinois helped raise over $123,000 for the Children's Miracle Network and St. John's Children's Hospital. WDBR and WLFZ simulcast for two days and combined staff efforts for Cares for Kids.
Is Anyone Playing Radio’s “Infinite Game”?
(By Larry Rosin) When I listen to most American music radio these days, especially in PPM markets but even in smaller locales, I hear many elements that are designed for minute-to-minute, or even second-to-second optimization.
Stations Face Liability for Some False Political Ads
Broadcast lawyer David Oxenford says stations could be held liable for non-campaign political attack ads that contain false information. Read why HERE.
Chicago Bears Broadcasts Moving up the Dial Next Year
On Tuesday, Good Karma Brands announced ESPN Chicago (WMVP, 1000 AM) will operate the Bears Radio Network, with the station airing regular season games from the Chicago Bears starting with the 2023-2024 season.
Morrison Comes Home to Tampa
iHeartMedia announced Tuesday that Ashley Morrison has been named PD at US103.5 in Tampa. Morrison joins iHeart in Tampa from Cox Media Group in Orlando, where she most recently served as APD and morning show co-host for WWKA-FM.
Major KGB Retirement Announcement
iHeartMedia San Diego announced on Tuesday that longtime hosts Dave Rickards and Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph will retire in December. The show was together for 32 years.
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