Audacy Promotes Roberts
Audacy has promoted Aaron Roberts to the position of operations manager in Sacramento. Roberts joined Audacy Sacramento in August; in this expanded role, he will oversee content strategy, branding, talent and operations across all Audacy Sacramento stations.
Nielsen Revenue Down Slightly In Q4
Nielsen announced that Q4 2015 revenue was $1.6 billion down 0.6%. The company said the decline was due to the impact of foreign exchange, and was up 5.6% on a constant currency basis, compared to Q4 2014. It was Nielsen's 38th consecutive quarter of constant currency revenue growth. Revenue was $6.17 billion for the year, down 1.8% again due to the impact of foreign exchange. It was up 5.% on a constant currency basis, compared to 2014. Nielsen's audio division (which includes radio) decreased 6.9%. That decrease was blamed on the impact "of delivery timing," which most likely means when contracts for ratings are signed.
Black Queer Lens Podcast
"Vibe Check" is a new weekly podcast series hosted by journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders, poet and writer Saeed Jones, and journalist and Tony Award-winning producer Zach Stafford. The three culture experts and friends bring their group chat to life as they dissect news, entertainment, and everything in between through a Black, queer lens.
Merlin In The Mix
(By Ronald Robinson) I think most radio people would agree: We seldom, if ever, have the conversation about the innate power of radio and how it unquestionably impacts the minds and emotions of listeners. That radio, in spite of its worst efforts, still maintains a mid-90s-percent penetration speaks directly to this innate power of the medium.
Warshaw: Radio Needs More Deregulation Now
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw likes to speak his mind, and that's exactly what he did Wednesday. During the Broadcast Finance panel, Warshaw continued his push to see more deregulation of the number of radio stations a company can own. He says without it, radio will be very challenged in 10 years. "We are fighting for survival. We absolutely need more deregulation."
Benztown Launches “Behind The Song” Series
Benztown has launched the Classic Country format’s “Behind the Song” series -- 30-second audio documentaries that give Country radio listeners a look at the stories behind the biggest Classic Country songs of all time. The company released a “Behind the Song” series for the Classic Rock format earlier this fall.
Why I Went to CES
In our continuing series of interviews with radio executives who attended CES, we spoke to Colorado Broadcasters Association President Justin Sasso. Sasso was also part of the Jacobs Media tour of CES. Let's find out what Sasso thought about the 2022 show.
Successful Newsman Becomes Major Podcaster
Major Garrett has been a familiar face in television news for years, first with Fox and now with CBS as its chief White House correspondent. Takeout is Garrett’s weekly podcast that covers politics, policy, and pop culture. Each episode is actually recorded over a meal at a Washington, D.C. restaurant.
NAB Show New York 2023 Registration Opens
Registration is now open for NAB Show New York, scheduled to take place from October 24-26 at the Javits Center in Hell's Kitchen. The event will also host the 2023 Marconi Awards, recognizing the highest level of excellence in radio.
Audacy Philadelphia AM Hosts Pre-Primary ‘Breakfast’
As Philadephia faces a tightly contested mayoral primary, Audacy's KYW-AM Newsradio in Philadelphia is hosting Breakfast with the Candidates. The 90-minute program will be moderated by KYW Newsradio morning drive anchor Ian Bush and will include five Democratic candidates.
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