Spotify Upgrades Podcast Discovery and Comments Features
Spotify is expanding its podcast discovery and engagement features with a new global update designed to improve user experience and boost visibility for creators, including a redesigned podcast discovery feed and a streamlined following system.
Ice Cube’s BIG3 Signs National Audio Deal with iHeartMedia
BIG3 Basketball, co-founded by producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube, has signed a multiplatform streaming and marketing deal with iHeartMedia to expand reach and visibility for the three-on-three league’s eighth season.
Two For The Lou: Robbin-Coker Named Dual STL Brand Manager
Audacy has appointed Tani “Talus” Robbin-Coker as Brand Manager of St. Louis stations Hot 98.7 (KEZK-HD2) and 96.3 The Lou (WFUN). Robbin-Coker brings over 20 years of industry experience, including tenure as Operations Manager for Cumulus New Orleans.
CPB: Public Radio Revenue Steady, But Donor Base Shrinks Again
Public radio revenue held mostly steady in 2024, but a new Corporation for Public Broadcasting report shows the divide between large and small stations is growing, as future funding now faces unprecedented threats from President Trump's White House.
Survey: Radio News Audiences Rise Despite Digital Competition
New data about US news consumption and trust paint a mixed picture for the radio industry: a medium still relevant, especially among older and conservative audiences, but under increasing pressure to modernize in the race against digital-first platforms.
Three Specific Ways To Transform Your Value As A Seller
(By Loyd Ford) You hear most conversations about the past radiate around how fun radio used to be. Today, we focus on business and rightfully so. But that old saying is still true: “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.” Let’s talk sales, fun, innovation, and risk.
Three Minute Update: How’d Your Format Fare?
(By Steve Allan) Our last missive compared Q1 2024 with Q1 2025 to see how the change in Nielsen’s reporting procedures affected radio listening. This time, we’re seeing how the new rules affect different formats.
Nominations Open for Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s 2025 Inductees
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame will open its 2025 nominations process at 1p ET. The annual selection recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to radio in the state, and participation is open to both industry professionals and the public.
Tejano Radio Veteran Jesse “Hollywood” Rios Dead at 56
Tejano and Latin radio personality Jesse “Hollywood” Rios died unexpectedly at the age of 56. Rios, born Jesus Carlos Arce, began his radio career at 16 years old while attending Eastwood High School in El Paso, working overnight shifts at XZOL Radio Sol 860 AM.
‘The Financial Exchange’ Joins SiriusXM’s Business Radio Channel
The Financial Exchange with Michael Armstrong and Chuck Zodda is taking its next major step in syndication, with the business news program set to debut nationally at middays on SiriusXM’s Business Radio after nearly 15 years on terrestrial radio.
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