Sirius XM & KIA Extend Agreement
The SiriusXM and Kia Motors America expansion extends the relationship through 2025. The installation throughout Kia models and trims produced in North America will begin with model year 2022.
Eastlan CEO Seizes Opportunity to Criticize Nielsen
Following Nielsen's Subscriber First policy announcement, Eastlan Ratings CEO Michael Gould jumped into the conversation to offer up his opinion, which he also used as an opportunity to tout his own product. Here's what he had to say.
Carton Apologizes, Sends Message to Other Radio Hosts
In his emotional return to WFAN after three years away, including one year in prison, Craig Carton spent the 5 p.m. hour Thursday night apologizing to his family, the WFAN staff and listeners. He also had a message for radio hosts who might be bitter he's getting a second chance and they're out of a job.
Hispanic CEO’s Strategize During Final Day of Conference
NAB CEO Gordon Smith moderated a panel of Hispanic Radio's top CEO's during the closing session of Radio Ink's Hispanic Live conference Thursday. As always, these days, a big topic for discussion is how companies are adapting during a pandemic.
How Big Advertisers Use Audio in Their Marketing Mix
"What motivates an advertiser to go from zero to $100M in three years — and keep their foot on the gas during a pandemic?" Brad Kelly, Nielsen Audio. At Forecast LIVE, December 8-9, Kelly poses that question to one of the most knowledgeable and respected experts in the world of advertising.
Music Icon Gets His Own Radio Show
The great Tony Orlando will be joining 77 WABC in hosting his own weekend music show. Orlando will spin hits from the 60s and 70s every Saturday from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Agency Exec Chimes in on Nielsen Changes
Earlier this week Nielsen announced it would be making it more difficult for non-subscribing stations to get on a buy. If agencies or buyers do not subscribe to Respondent Level Data they will not see non-subscribers. We checked in with Brandi Jackson, Media Director for O'Brien et al Advertising in Virginia Beach to get her feedback on the upcoming changes.
Congratulations 2020 Medallas de Cortez Winners
On Thursday during the final session of Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Live event, the 2020 Medallas de Cortez awards were handed out with the help of our sponsor Jinny Laderer from vCreative. Here are all the winners...
Feminist Podcast Launch
UNDISTRACTED is a new podcast from The Meteor, a collective of activists, journalists, and creators building a new platform focused on modern feminist work. The program is hosted by activist and MSNBC contributor Brittany Packnett Cunningham.
Promotion for Wade Linder
Wade Linder, PD for 94.7 WLS Chicago has been promoted to VP, Classic Rock for Cumulus. He'll continue as PD at WLS, a role he's held since 2018.
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