Radio Carried Ad-Supported Listening Across Generations in 2024
Radio continues to dominate ad-supported audio listening, whether at work, home, or in the car - even among Millennials and Gen Z. Edison Research's full Share of Ear results for 2024 show nearly 90% of ad-supported in-car audio listening belongs to AM/FM.
Welcome to a New Year Spelled C-H-A-N-G-E
(By Deborah Parenti) Change. There is nothing more unsettling, and 2025 promises plenty of it for broadcasters. So if you are into making resolutions, here is one for you: let’s get back to a few basics.
WPP Considers New York Listing as Focus Shifts to US Expansion
In what could signal promising days to come for the US ad market, UK-based global advertising powerhouse WPP, which owns major agencies including Ogilvy and Wunderman Thompson, is reportedly considering placing its main focus on growth in the States.
As Podcasting Evolves, Is It Parting Ways With Public Radio?
The public radio approach tied to podcasting since its inception may no longer be the most effective as the medium develops a style of its own, says Signal Hill Insights President Paul Riismandel as public radio experiences a diminishing presence among popular series.
What Happened To The Ads?
(By Dan Price) If you work in advertising, our marching orders nowadays, especially for new clients, is for us to “sell stuff.” And I don’t mean in the definition-of-advertising way. Which doesn’t leave a ton of room for creativity.
BFOA Lombardo Golf Tournament to Kick Off NAB Show 2025
The Broadcasters Foundation of America’s annual Philip J. Lombardo Memorial Golf Tournament will return to Las Vegas as the official kickoff to NAB Show 2025. The charity event is set for Sunday, April 6, at the historic Las Vegas Country Club.
Blast From The Past: Chick Pallotta, 1964
Happy Friday! This week’s Radio Ink Blast From The Past comes from Chick Pallotta, featuring a famous face from NYC’s WMCA radio. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
‘America at Night with Rich Valdés’ Goes Live In New Timeslot
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has announced a significant expansion for the nationally syndicated talk show America at Night with Rich Valdés. The program will now air live each weeknight as the program adds 25 new affiliates.
Norfolk’s FM99 Is Ready To Rumble Through 2027
Rick Rumble, host of Rumble in the Morning on FM99 (WNOR) in Norfolk, has signed a contract extension with Saga Communications. Rumble, who celebrates 30 years with the station this September, will remain on the station through 2027.
‘The Breakfast Club’ To Launch 24/7 FAST Channel on Tubi
A new deal between iHeartMedia and the Fox Corporation is bringing The Breakfast Club to Tubi with its own exclusive 24/7 digital Free Ad-Supported Television channel. The FAST channel will feature the NYC-based show's best moments and original short-form content.
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