NAB Prepares For Next Gen Web
The NAB Show has launched a 'National Advisory Council for Web3'. Seth Shapiro, Managing Partner of D[a]2: Digital Asset Advisors, will chair the group.
Fighting Illini Going With WLS-AM 890
WLS-AM 890 is the University of Illinois' new radio affiliate and will carry all football and men’s basketball games, as well as the seasonal coaches’ shows, through the 2023-24 season.
Mercury Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit your creative to the Radio Mercury Awards has been extended to August 31. Fifteen trophies will be awarded in 12 categories,
iHeart Study Examines Marketer Bias Versus Reality
A recent study by iHeartMedia and Malcolm Gladwell's Pushkin Industries reveals a widening post-COVID gap between marketer strategies and consumer realities in the US, highlighting how marketers need to refocus their approaches based on real consumer data.
Get Ready For Subcap Reform From The GOP FCC
Speaking at the 2017 Hispanic Radio Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly advocated for a rule modernization that is sure to get broadcast media companies talking. He wants to get rid of the FCC’s current subcap rules for AM/FM ownership and he brought that topic up again this week in Las Vegas.
iHeart Fires Host Over Kamalla Harris Comment
WTAM Cleveland News Anchor Kyle Cornell is out of a job after referring to Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris as "colored." The comment was made in a news teaser during Wednesday night’s Cleveland Indians game.
Jade Alexander Joins Cox Media’s WFLC Miami
Jade Alexander has been named the morning host at Cox Media Group's WFLC (97.3 FM, Hits) in Miami. Alexander is known in the South Florida market for her years as an on-air host and television entertainment reporter.
Promotion For Garner As He Celebrates 10 Years
Word of another promotion from Impact Radio Group. James Garner has received the nod to be the new Program Director for the group’s Hot AC KZMG (My102.7) in addition to his duties as PD for flagship KSRV (BOB-FM). Garner joined Impact Radio Group in July of 2007 serving as the company’s Production Director.
Digital Dominates Marketing Budgets
That's according to a new report released by Borrell & Associates. In this latest report Borrell focuses on the amount of money that goes into the cost of producing and managing digital, before a dollar is even spent on advertising.
Missouri Broadcasters HoF Inductees
Five broadcasters will be inducted into the Missouri Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame on June 10th. The ceremony, which has traditionally been part of the MBA Awards Program, will now be a standalone event to honor the inductees.