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A new report from Borrell & Associates says the challenges automotive dealers are facing with inventory shortages will not negatively impact overall advertising. However, radio will not be the beneficiary of ad growth in the category, according to the report.

Internet advertising revenues in the US reached a new high of $225 billion in 2023, and audio platforms — including podcasts, streaming radio, and streaming music — were main drivers of growth, according to the 2023 IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report.

The Metropolitan Opera and WQXR, New York’s all-Classical music station, announce Aria Code, a new 10-episode podcast series that pulls the curtain back on some of opera’s most legendary arias.

K-99 (KRYS-FM) Corpus Christi, TX held its’ first ever radiothon for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The event was rescheduled to March, because of the February winter storm.

(By Buzz Knight) You’ve made it to roughly the mid-point of the year. Are you fried yet? Don’t let the heat lull you into complacency. This is a good time to review your progress and double down on updated goals.

After five years in the Financial District, Sun Broadcast Group has opened its new location in New York City on 7th Avenue, steps away from Madison Square Garden. CEO Jason Bailey said, “I’m so excited about our new Midtown Manhattan home. I think we hit the jackpot. The new SBG-NYC is a place we look forward to entertaining in for many years to come.”

Following the success of The Sinatra Hours with Dave Plier, WGN in Chicago is adding Sunday Standards with John Williams to its Sunday programming. This new show will air 9pm to 11pm, beginning Sunday, June 21.

On Tuesday, Good Karma Brands announced ESPN Chicago (WMVP, 1000 AM) will operate the Bears Radio Network, with the station airing regular season games from the Chicago Bears starting with the 2023-2024 season.

has been named the 2016 South Caroline Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. The 58th Annual NSMA’s Awards will be held on June 26, 2017 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where Sturgis will receive his honor. Sturgis began his career working at recording studios in Knoxville and Atlanta.

Beasley Media Group Philadelphia employees recently rolled up their sleeves to lend a helping hand at the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance as part of the company’s 2019 Day of Caring Initiative.