BIA Revises Political Ad Forecast – Up, Of Course
BIA Advisory Services has raised its Local Political Advertising Forecast to $7.1 billion in 2020 from an earlier estimate of $6.6 billion. Estimated political spending on local radio went from $312 million to $337.3 million. Guess who's getting the most?
Advertising to Cross $500 Billion Mark in 2016
That's according to the London firm IHS where analyst Eleni Maurouli predicts video will be the biggest winner, along with search and programmatic buying.
Judge Gives Balyo A Break
John Balyo, who is serving 40 years in prison, for sexually abusing a child, had his sentence reduced by two years for turning on a former friend, who also had a perverted sexual interest in children, and cooperating with authorities.
Simington Coming To Forecast
Federal Communications Commissioner, Nathan Simington, will be part of Radio Ink's Forecast 2022 in NYC. Simington, who joined the FCC in January 2020, is a former senior advisor at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Using Radio For Media Market Success
Two of the best in the business when it comes to radio advertising will be featured at Radio Ink Forecast Live 2021. Brad Kelly, Managing Director for Nielsen Audio and John Fix, a Senior Media Analyst at P&G, are on the agenda for the virtual December 8-9 event.
AI Co-Hosts Are Coming To Radio With Latest Futuri Update
Ahead of the company's big showing planned at the 2024 NAB Show, Futuri has made advancements to its AudioAI platform for radio, podcasts, and audience engagement. These updates include a first-ever, real-time AI co-host for live broadcasts.
WCCO Raises Over $260K For Hunger Relief
The station held its seventh annual “Let’s Kick Hunger Day” radiothon this past Thursday and raised over $261,901 for hunger relief, pushing the station's seven-year total raised to more than $1.4 million.
WTIC Launching All Local Lineup
1080 News Talk WTIC (WTIC-AM) in Hartford, is set to feature all-Local daytime programing starting June 21. The Audacy station has added New England media vet Tom Shattuck to the revamped lineup.
Another Radio Ink Honoree Moving Up
David Abel is the new Vice President/Market Manager of Cox radio stations in San Antonio. Abel was was honored in 2015 by Radio Ink as one of the “Best Managers in Radio.”
Explore The Twisted World Of Ed Buck In ‘Shattering The System’
The first podcast from minority-focused multi-platform MACRO, Shattering The System, will debut on August 3 by way of iHeartPodcasts. Helmed by audio journalist Sonari Glinton, Shattering The System is an in-depth explorationof crimes against minority communities.
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