Chromebooks for Bay State Students
Kiss 108 (WXKS-FM), iHeart Media, Boston, is helping fill the technology gap in schools. The station just completed a campaign to raise money to purchase Chromebooks for local students to use at home and in the classroom.
Replacing Those Sports Dollars
The next live-video series in RAB’s Business Unusual Campaign will feature a panel offering insights about how to replace lost sports, events, and related revenue. It’s set for September 17th at Noon CST.
Travel Tips For Tricky Times
During these COVID times, travel can become a real challenge. Planning a vacation or a weekend getaway can be made easier by Expedia's new podcast.
BIN Snags New York City Affiliate
iHeart's new Black Information Network will be available on WWRL-AM 1600 in New York City starting November 2. iHeart has entered into an LMA and Asset Purchase Agreement for the station. WWRL has been on the air in New York for 94 years.
Programming, Sales Changes Lead To Layoffs at Entercom
The Country and Alternative formats and the national sales department were the target of change at Entercom yesterday. An internal memo from the CEO announced the changes as transformative, a word we've heard before that also leads to people losing their jobs.
Pittman Continues His Praise For Podcasting
At the (virtual) Bank of America Securities 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference Thursday, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman continued to praise podcasting which the company is heavily invested in. He called podcasting Netflix for radio.
Westwood One Kicks Off NFL Season
Westwood One, the exclusive network radio partner of the NFL, started its 34th consecutive season Thursday night. Football fans can hear each of Westwood's NFL broadcasts on nearly 500 radio stations nationwide, as well as on SiriusXM and on NFL Game Pass.
Streaming Generates Billions For Recording Industry
The Recording Industry Association of America says in the first half of 2020, thanks to growth in paid streaming subscriptions (up 24%), revenue hit $5.7 billion in the first half of 2020, an increase of 5.6%.
Time Is Running Out For Early Bird Registration!
Time to save $100 on registration for Radio Ink Hispanic Radio LIVE is running out! The early bird discounted price of $149 only lasts until Sunday, September 13 at midnight.
Hubbard Picks TTWN For Seattle
Total Traffic and Weather Network has signed a new content partnership with Hubbard Radio in Seattle. TTWN’s 24/7 News division will provide NBC News Radio Network newscasts to AM 880 KIXI and 1150 AM KKNW, Alternative Talk.
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