Saga Q2 Revenue Down Slightly
Saga's Q2 net revenue decreased $1.2 million to $31.1 million, from $32.2 million in 2018. Political played a role in the decrease. In 2018 Saga took in $510,000 in political revenue. In Q2 of 2019 political revenue was only $195,000.
Veritone Hopes To Help Influencers Make Money
Veritone One has launched a new advertising service called Influencer Bridge, a pay-per-performance platform for audio and video content creators on YouTube and Instagram and for podcast hosts.
Skyview, LRN Team With Jack
On January 1, 2020, Skyview Networks will become the exclusive network sales partner and satellite distribution provider for Sparknet's JackFM Adult Variety format.
Nationwide EAS Test is Today
The nationwide test to radio and TV stations will take place at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The one-minute test message, conducted through FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, will originate from designated radio stations known as Primary Entry Point stations.
NPR Reports NPR is Cutting Jobs
Senior VP of News and Editorial Director Nancy Barnes said this is a realignment, the cuts would affect fewer than 10 people, and the changes are not about saving money.
iHeart Promotes Hyland, Preacher
Aaron Hyland (pictured) has been named Region President for iHeart’s Washington, DC, and Baltimore markets. In addition, Mike Preacher has been named President for Government Initiatives & Partnerships for iHeartMedia Markets Group.
FCC Says Cumulus Still Not Following The Rules
The Commission is accusing seven Cumulus stations of failing to air sponsorship identifications in 26 instances in 2017 and 2018. Cumulus is looking at a $233,000 fine for the alleged violations. Here are all the details and why The Commission is accusing Cumulus of being a repeat offender.
Michigan And Georgia Are The Alleged Violators
The FCC says two Cumulus stations in Detroit, two in Ann Arbor, two in Flint and one in Macon violated the Commission's sponsorship ID rules. Here's what they did.
Entercom’s New Home For Penn State Athletics
Entercom has a new multiyear, multi-platform agreement with Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. As part of the agreement, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT (WPHT-AM) in Philadelphia will be the new radio home for Penn State football and men’s basketball games
Honoring Soul Radio In Atlanta
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame is on a mission “to honor and commemorate the achievements, contributions, and triumphs of Soul Radio and the many African-American personalities who have contributed so much to the industry.”