The Latest Issue Of Radio Ink Is Out
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San Antonio’s KQXT Will Flip To Christmas, Friday
iHeartMedia’s KQXT/San Antonio (Q101.9) will flip to all-Christmas music, Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m. The changeover will be coordinated with the launch of the Whataburger Zoo Lights.
New York Times Podcasting Impeachment Proceedings
The New York Times has debuted The Latest, a new audio series that follows the House impeachment inquiry against President Trump. New episodes will be released in the evenings, after the day’s public hearings and news developments have unfolded.
SiriusXM Expands Video Offerings
In the wake of SiriusXM’s first venture into video content in 2018 with Howard Stern Video, the company is expanding its video presence and now features dozens of new clips daily from across its lineup of music, talk, and sports channels.
Kentucky Station’s Opioid Special Airing Today (Wednesday)
Lexington, KY, News/Talk radio station WVLK will air a nine-hour broadcast dedicated to confronting the opioid crisis and how it impacts Central Kentucky and the Commonwealth.
Salem Turns In Disappointing Q3
It was not a good quarter for Salem Communications. Overall revenue dropped 2.2%, same station broadcast revenue decreased 1.4% and digital revenue was down 12% at a time when all other broadcasters are reporting big revenue increases in digital.
iHeart Announces Podcast Award Nominees
iHeartMedia has announced the nominees for their 2020 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards which will be held Friday, January 17 at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles.
There’s Big Money In New Industries
This week's show includes an interview with cannabis marketing expert Greg Heiman from SiteImpact, and a discussion of how marketing for CBD products and cannabis has mushroomed to a $2 billion segment.
JVC Recruits DeMann For Major Florida Role
JVC Broadcasting has added radio programming veteran Stevie DeMann as Director of Programming for its growing collection of Florida radio stations.
KRBE Morning Team Signs Multi-Year Deal
Cumulus has entered into a multi-year agreement with Houston on-air personalities Roula Christie, Ryan Chase, Eric Rowe, and Kevin England.