Spotify Growing In The Car
It's important to note there was a tidbit of information Spotify CEO Daniel Ek mentioned Wednesday that might have an impact on the radio industry. In a rare public appearance, Ek told CNBC Spotify is doing very well in the car.
Station Raising Money For Trump’s Wall
KRLQ in Ruston, Louisiana, is asking listeners to donate money to help President Trump build a border wall. The station says over 100 people called asking how they could help make borders stronger, so the station responded with their "Build the Wall" fundraiser.
Oakland Close To Securing Radio Partner
That's according to The San Francisco Chronicle and just weeks before spring training begins. The paper says the team is close to completing a deal with a free streaming service and a local radio station that should be announced in the next week or two.
WTOP Moves Studios
Hubbard Radio's Washington, DC, all-news powerhouse WTOP has moved from its longtime home on Idaho Avenue in northwest DC to Wisconsin Avenue in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The station posted a cool video of how they made the transition without having to go off the air.
Here Are 2018’s Top 50 Streamed Talk Show Hosts
Thanks to Talk Stream Live for sharing their annual list. TSL sampled a record 28.8 million listeners during 2018 to produce its Power 50 Report. Rush Limbaugh topped the list, followed by Michael Savage, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and Laura Ingraham.
Hispanic Radio Podcast: Beasley’s Latin Duo
Can a radio company with a deep heritage in English-language stations successfully bring Spanish-language radio stations into the mix, from a sales and revenue perspective?
Veritone Unveils Objectbox
Objectbox is a machine learning technology that allows developers to train their own custom object detection engines, making it easier for organizations to understand and gain insights from their volumes of data.
Radio Vet Paulus Crosses Over To Advertising
David Paulus has joined O’Brien Et al. Advertising (OEA), a full-service marketing communications firm in Virginia Beach, in a newly created position Director of Client Services. From 2010 to 2017 Paulus was VP & GM of Max Media in Virginia Beach.
Two Big Moves At BIG 95.5 In Chicago
The iHeart station has tapped some bright young talent to fill a couple of key positions. Brooke Taylor has been named Assistant Program Director and Trace Hamilton has been named night host at the Country station.
Local Radio Strikes Gold In Nevada
Elko, NV, boasts the third-largest gold mining community in the world. Ruby Radio Corporation has been serving this isolated corner of the state for 16 years. CEO Ken Sutherland says his six-station cluster, covering 300 miles along Interstate 80, is unique and successful.
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