Two Alpha Stations Score Over 1,200 Toys
101.7 KKIQ & 92.1 KKDV received over 1,200 toys for Sleep Train Foster Kids during the 2nd Annual Wayne Coy’s Toys Radiothon Toy Drive on Friday, December 11.
MEGA 101 FM Houston’s Big Haul For Hospital
Mega 101 FM’s 5th annual radiothon came to a close after 38 hours of on-air coverage on Friday, December 11, 2015 with a grand total of $427,906 raised, benefitting Houston’s Texas Children's Hospital.
Mike & Mike Elected To NAB Hall
ESPN's Mike Golic and Mike Greenberg will be inducted into the NAB Hall of Fame. The induction will occur during the NAB Show Radio Luncheon, Tuesday, April 19 in Las Vegas.
Broadcasters Will Pay Less
Until the end of the year, if you own a radio station and you stream, you'll continue to pay about 25 cents per 100 songs. In 2016, your rate will decrease to 17 cents per 100 songs.
Pandora Will Pay More Next Year
Pandora currently pays 14 cents per 100 spins on its free service and 25 cents per 100 spins on the paid service. Next year the payments will increase on its free service to 17 cents.
DGital Media Launches NBA-Themed Podcast
Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski (pictured) has signed an on-demand audio partnership with DGital Media to produce, distribute and monetize a weekly podcast called “The Vertical Podcast with Woj.
Bohannon Retiring From America in the Morning
Jim Bohannon has been the sole host of America in the Morning since its first broadcast in 1984
Who is John Trout?
The new host of America in The Morning has worked nearly every job in radio, including on-air host, newscaster, sales manager, and program director.
DGital to Syndicate Cain
This announcement comes from Cox Media Group. The company says DGital Media will now distribute and market the Herman Cain Radio Show.
What Were The Top Formats of 2015?
According to Nielsen the News/Talk remained American’s No. 1 overall format in the 48 PPM markets. Although Urban Contemporary and Sports both had record-breaking years.