Spotify’s Profit Push Snags in Q2 With Net Loss
After undertaking several aggressive cost-cutting and revenue boosting initiatives in 2024, Spotify swung back to a net loss in Q2 2025, even with reported double-digit growth in users and subscriptions - a sizeable setback in the streamer's push for profitability.
Longtime iHeart Programmer Joins Phoenix’s Sierra H.
Sierra H. Broadcasting has appointed Eric Rosado as Director of Content for its Phoenix portfolio. Rosado brings more than 20 years of experience to the role and will oversee programming for 101.1 The Bounce (KZCE) and Mega 104.3 (KAJM).
TODAY: McVay & Allan Unpack Latest Nielsen 3-Minute Data
The new Nielsen 3-Minute Qualifier numbers are in - are radio's rules really being rewritten? Join us for "Three Minutes Later: The Ratings Are In," a special edition of Radio Ink's Radio Masters Sales Series this afternoon, August 5, at 3 PM ET.
The Fear of New and Different
(Mike McVay) From ESPN’s Manningcast to the MLB All-Star Game, other media are testing bold ideas. So why isn’t radio? Why do we all too often let fear kill creativity before it starts?
Lessons From A ‘Double Bagel’
(John Shomby) Several weeks back, the US had its first woman in the Wimbledon Tennis Finals in 6 years – Amanda Anisimova. Unfortunately, this is how I learned of the phrase “double bagel” - when one opponent prevents another from scoring any points at all.
FCC’s Full FM Booster Geotargeting Rules Now in Effect
The FCC’s Media Bureau has confirmed that all new and modified rules enabling FM and LPFM stations to originate geographically-specific programming via booster stations are fully in operation, completing a saga that initially began in 2021.
Salem’s Nic Anderson Joins NRB in Dual Advocacy Role
National Religious Broadcasters has appointed Salem Media Group Vice President of Government Affairs Nic Anderson as its new Vice President of Public Policy. In his dual role, Anderson will represent NRB before Congress, the White House, and regulatory agencies.
Sun Radio Shines for Central Texas Flood Recovery
Austin's Sun Radio wrapped its third annual radiothon, raising more than $20,000 while expanding the eleven-station network's philanthropic efforts in a special bid to support flood relief and recovery efforts across the Texas Hill Country.
iHeart and TikTok Target Emerging Talent with New Competition
iHeartMedia and TikTok are teaming up on a new singing competition, designed to turn music discovery into an interactive, community-led experience for unsigned creators that can take them from the app to the stage to the radio.
Future Farm Broadcasters Win NAFB Foundation Scholarships
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation has awarded $47,500 in scholarships to six college students pursuing degrees in agriculture communications, with recipients set to be honored at the 2025 NAFB Convention this fall.
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