Nueva Network, Costa Media, and MLC Media Announce Merger
Hispanic-focused broadcast companies Nueva Network, Costa Media, and MLC Media have announced a strategic merger to form De Novo One Media Group, doing business under the Nueva Network name.
Audacy CFO Rich Schmaeling Resigns
Audacy Chief Financial Officer Rich Schmaeling has stepped down from his role effective immediately. Audacy has stated that it does not plan to appoint a new CFO in the near term to replace Schmaeling, who has served as CFO since 2017.
Super Bowl Ads Are Shifting – And Radio Can Take Advantage
While national Super Bowl ads command today's headlines, an increasing number of top brands, including Google, Anheuser-Busch, and P&G, opted for regional spots to cut costs while reaching engaged audiences - a shift underscoring major opportunity for radio.
Estrella Media’s Radio Properties Sold to MediaCo in Stock Deal
In April, MediaCo Holding acquired Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations, with an option to purchase its stations at a later date. Less than a year later, MediaCo is exercising that option, according to a new FCC filing.
Xperi Challenges Claims on Digital FM Interference In FCC Filing
Following the FCC’s decision to streamline digital FM broadcasting rules, HD Radio owner Xperi is opposing a petition from Press Communications LLC that seeks additional regulatory requirements for FM stations using asymmetric sideband operation.
How to Create Leads for Your Sellers Without Leaving Your Desk
(By Loyd Ford) Generating weekly leads for radio sellers requires a mix of creativity and strategy. Here are some approaches radio sales managers can use to grow strategy for developing leads that can result in “activity opportunity” every Monday morning:
Go Fish: What Happens When a Local Station Becomes National?
(By Steve Allan) The Fish Atlanta transitioning to K-Love’s Air1 format provides an intriguing scenario. Will listeners embrace the new national brand, or does local content still matter? The ratings will tell the story.
ABC News Sends Podcast to Radio for First Time with ‘Start Here’
ABC Audio is expanding its daily news podcast Start Here to radio with a syndicated weekend edition for ABC News Radio affiliates starting February 21. The hourlong show, Start Here Weekend, will explore the week's top stories with host Brad Mielke.
Former Tulsa Morning Host Famous For Prank Calls Passes Away
Former Tulsa radio personality and renowned prank caller Brent Douglas passed away on February 8. For nearly three decades, he was one-half of the KMOD Morning Zoo duo Phil & Brent with Phil Stone, where he became famous for his character Roy D. Mercer.
Stephen King’s Radio Stations Revived With Philanthropic Twist
Two Bangor radio stations once owned by author Stephen King are set to return to the airwaves under new ownership, and the sale will provide a major boost to a local nonprofit fighting food insecurity in Maine.
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