Kentucky Media Group Wins Grant
The Edge Media Group based in Western Kentucky is one of three media organizations in the state to win a journalism project grant from Facebook. More than $16 million in funding was awarded to media outlets for local news coverage of COVID-19.
iHeart’s Bright Spot Was Podcasting
iHeart's early commitment to podcasting seems to be paying off. CEO Bob Pittman says podcasting revenue for the company grew 80% in the first quarter of 2020 and it's expected to grow 100% in Q2. He also said podcast revenue is growing at a faster clip than listener growth.
Podcast Movement Moved To October
Podcasting's biggest conference will now be held in October, rather than August, thanks to the coronavirus crisis. The team at Podcast Movement explain the change HERE. The new dates for the Dallas show are October 19-22.
Dean Sorenson Guests On New Podcast
The Cool Radio Stories podcast launched this week, which is aimed at small and medium market broadcasters. Episode one is called None Of Us Are As Smart As All Of Us and features Dean Sorenson. The show is hosted by Tom Dobrez. LISTEN
Chicago Duo Raises $15K For Nurses
Saluting National Nurses Day on May 6, WDRV-FM's Sherman & Tingle Show partnered with the American Nurses Foundation to present “Healthcare Heroes” – a charity event to collect donations for the Coronavirus Response Fund.
Sounds Like Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Even though he was sure to be cautious, with still so many unknowns, on the iHeart Q1 earnings call Thursday, CEO Bob Pittman did say that "May bookings are slightly up over April and we see June better than May."
Austin Station Receives Facebook Grant
Austin's NPR station, KUT-FM News, has been awarded a $100,000 COVID-19 Local News Relief Fund Grant from the Facebook Journalism Project to support its continuing COVID-19 reporting.
All of Your Legal Podcasting Questions Answered
Today at 1:00PM The Podcast Business Journal
will host a special Facebook Live interview with attorney - and podcaster - Gordon Firemark. You will be able to ask questions during the interview. Set yourself a reminder about the interview HERE
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The Great Bud Walters Joins The Radio Ink Podcast
As president of The Cromwell Group, Bud Walters has insights in both larger (Nashville) and small (Mattoon, Il, among others) radio stations. He shares how the COVID 19 crisis impact on ad revenues has been different based on market size - and why - in today's podcast. LISTEN
NYT ‘The Daily’ Coming To WBUR
WBUR, Boston NPR is adding The New York Times' The Daily to daily news programming. The 30 minute podcast hosted by Michael Barbaro will debut Monday, May 11.
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