With Weeks To Go, Big Reach Will Get Bigger Election Ad Spend
With just six weeks until the 2024 election, political ad spending is expected to surpass that of the 2020 race. Specifically on the presidential side, ad spend could reach $10 billion, with much of the spending backloaded into the final 60 days and radio could grab real cash.
2024 NAB Show New York to Feature Full Roster of Media Leaders
The National Association of Broadcasters is preparing for the 2024 NAB Show New York, running October 9 and 10 at the Javits Convention Center. While radio is attending for the Radio and Podcast Interactive Forum, there are plenty of other learning opportunities.
Blast From The Past: Jeffrey Hedquist; WRUC, 1967
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jeffrey Hedquist at WRUC in Schenectady, NY in 1967. Send your Blast From The Past to our Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Kelly Ford Takes on Music Director Role at Long Island’s Wolf
Three months after taking over afternoons on Long Island’s 103.1 The Wolf (WWWF), Kelly Ford is moving up to Music Director. She will continue in her on-air slot, as well as her weekly syndicated show, Backstage Country, which airs on 80 stations across the US.
Music Streamers Protest Radio Subsidy Under New Canadian Law
Music Canada and the Digital Media Association have voiced strong opposition to new Canadian regulations that require streaming services to financially support local radio. Under a 2023 law, 1.5% of select streaming revenue would go towards local radio station support.
John Carroll University’s WJCU to Induct First Hall of Fame Class
John Carroll University’s WJCU 88.7 is celebrating its 55th anniversary with the induction of its inaugural Hall of Fame class on Saturday, October 5. The WJCU Hall of Fame was established to honor those who have contributed to the station and the industry.
Richard Rene to Lead International Development for MusicDatak
MusicDatak has appointed Richard Rene as Director of International Business Development. With more than 30 years of experience in media and entertainment, the former Westwood One director will help drive the company’s global expansion into new markets.
Dusty Deines Joins Ad Astra as Production and Sports Manager
Kansas' Ad Astra Radio has added Dusty Deines to its team as Production and Sports Manager. Deines will handle production duties and provide play-by-play commentary for high school and college sports. He will also join Kicks 106.1 (KXKU) in the afternoons.
Benztown’s ‘Chachi Loves Everybody’ Features LABF Giants
Benztown has released two new episodes of its original podcast Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes, featuring interviews with two soon-to-be-inducted Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Giants of Broadcasting.
Maine Radio Helps Patrick Dempsey Raise $1.7m In Cancer Aid
Binnie Media's Maine radio stations, 107.5 Frank FM and 99.9 The Wolf, helped the 16th Annual Dempsey Challenge raise $1,773,349, with nearly 2,500 participants taking part both in-person and virtually. The event took place on September 21 in Lewiston.
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