Time To Prioritize Your Metrics
(By Buzz Knight) We’ve reached the back of this illustrious year of chaos and it’s worth hitting the pause button for a second to deal with everyone’s favorite topic: Data and Metrics. OK it’s not everyone’s favorite topic but it’s a necessity in this day and age.
iHeart Teams With Gingrich 360
Gingrich 360 will co-produce four several new conservative podcasts with iHeartMedia. The entire slate will focus on finding and cultivating voices and personalities that expand the audience for conservative values.
Edison’s Next Podcast Webinar is Thursday
Edison Research's next presentation in its Lunchtime Webinar Series is at 1:00 EDT Thursday. The name of the webinar, hosted by Tom Webster is Listening Habits During Quarantine: A Share of Ear Report. Register HERE.
Skyview Signs Deal With Weather Channel
The Weather Channel and Skyview Networks have signed a multi-year partnership. Skyview will now rep The Weather Channel for radio network sales and distribution. Currently, stations in over 100 markets use services from The Weather Channel.
CPB Boosts Funding For PMJA Program
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has increased funding for the continuation of the Public Media Journalists Association Editor Corps. The grant will help the PMJA continue the program that provides editing assistance to public media newsrooms.
Morning Changes In Fort Collins
Matt Sparx, PM Drive Host and Assistant Brand Manager at New Country 99.1 (KUAD) is getting up earlier these days. Sparx is holding down morning drive until new talent is hired.
In The Cards For Benztown
A sports collectibles feature is being offered by Benztown. Skee Sports Card Minute is hosted by Dash Radio founder DJ Skee.
Labor Day Reveal For Music Awards
The winners of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be revealed for the first time on-air throughout Labor Day weekend. The radio and social media special will reveal 50 winners and feature acceptance speeches from artists across multiple music categories.
iHeart Fires Host Over Kamalla Harris Comment
WTAM Cleveland News Anchor Kyle Cornell is out of a job after referring to Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris as "colored." The comment was made in a news teaser during Wednesday night’s Cleveland Indians game.
Use Your Geographic Strengths During An Election Year
(By Charlie Sislen) There is no question that political dollars will be the make-or-break category for most broadcasters this year. The flow of presidential candidate spending is in full force.
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