Report: Radio Ad Spend To Increase 2%
According to the latest Dentsu Global Advertising Forecast, total ad spend in 2022 will reach $745 billion (up 9.2%) this year with China, Japan, Germany, the U.K. and the U.S. expected to be the top five markets.
Spotify Picks Joe Rogan, Dumps Neil Young
Long-time rocker Neil Young doesn't like what Joe Rogan is saying about COVID-19 on his popular Spotify-exclusive podcast so he gave the company an ultimatum; Joe or me. Spotify chose Rogan and will be deleting Young's music from its service.
Florida Host Pleads Guilty in Gaetz Case
Orlando area sports radio host Joe Ellicott is cooperating with the US Justice Department's investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. Ellicott plead guilty in a separate bribery scheme, according to CNN.
Something to Keep an Eye On
As the NAB fights to get more members of Congress to sign onto the Local Radio Freedom Act, The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on its Respecting Artists with the American Music Fairness Act. The hearing is at 10AM this coming Wednesday. CLICK HERE to see where your member of Congress stands on the issue.
College Kids Hope to Break Radio Record
On February 5th, college students Zachary Sinutko and Collin Kennedy, who work at WJCU-FM in Cleveland, will try to break the Guiness World Record for longest consecutive radio interview. The record is 25 hours and 26 minutes.
WAY Merging With Hope Media Group
On Wednesday, Hope Media Group and WAY Media announced their plan to merge into one organization. Hope was founded 40 years ago with KSBJ-FM in Houston WAY Media was formed 35 years ago with WAYJ-FM in Fort Myers. The merger is a cash-free transaction.
New Opportunity For Hillis
Bonneville Denver has promoted Parker Hillis to Assistant Program Director of 104.3 The Fan ESPN Denver 1600. Hillis moves up from Executive Producer.
Newsmax Adds Wendy Bell
Conservative Radio and TV host Wendy Bell will premiere a new show January 29, 2022, on Newsmax. The 28-year broadcast veteran will host, 'Wendy Bell Common Sense'.
Five Promoted By Cumulus Providence
Cumulus promotions in Providence are all in the programming ranks of the cluster. Cumulus Media owns and operates five stations in the market.
ASCAP Promotes Three
ASCAP has three new Senior Vice Presidents. The executive trio has been involved in revenue generation, licensing and data analytics
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