Spotify Defends Audiobook ‘Bundle’ in Court Over Royalty Row
Spotify has taken the next step in its legal battle with the Mechanical Licensing Collective over whether the streamer's audiobook offerings allow it to pay less in royalties to musical artists in a Motion to Dismiss, filed in US District Court.
ESPN Radio Sets Schedule For The Network’s CFB Tailgate Tour
ESPN Radio's CFB Tailgate tour is returning for the 2024 college football season, featuring the return of Amber & Ian: On the Road. The duo will broadcast live from a college campus on Friday nights followed by the CFB Tailgate show on Saturday mornings.
Tiziana Dearing to Anchor WBUR’s Morning Edition In Boston
Tiziana Dearing is moving from middays to mornings at Boston's WBUR starting September 18. Dearing, who has hosted Radio Boston for five years, takes the lead chair of Morning Edition from Rupa Shenoy, who has held the spot since Bob Oakes' retirement in 2021.
Tennessee Radio Station Renames To Celebrate US Olympic Hero
Audacy’s 98.1 The Lake (WLND) in Chattanooga is set for a temporary rebrand to Olivia 98.1 in celebration of local Olympian Olivia Reeves. The station’s name honors Reeves, who won the US' first weightlifting gold medal in 24 years at the Paris Olympics.
As Gen Z Ditches Driving, Radio May Need To Plan A Pivot
The trend of declining car ownership among Gen Z is raising eyebrows as many in the younger generation forgo car ownership - once considered a rite of passage in America. With radio remaining king of the car, what happens if a generation stops driving?
Alexa Overhaul Plans Could Bring Holiday Smart Speaker Boost
With smart speaker ownership on a post-pandemic plateau, Amazon has reportedly picked October to unveil a significantly upgraded version of its Alexa voice assistant. The time frame could make for a merry Christmas for radio, especially for in-home reach.
How Radio’s Streetfighters Navigate The Competitive Sales Market
Like the best streetfighters, the best radio sellers are scrappy, adaptable, and never, ever give up. For our upcoming September issue of Radio Ink, who better to ask about squaring up against the biggest challenges in radio sales today than these indefatigable champions?
Women to Watch: Alabama Cole; The Alabama Show
(By Charese Frugé) Alabama Cole hosts The Alabama Show airing on 103.7 The Q in Birmingham, 94.1 ZBQ in Tuscaloosa, 106.5 Kiss FM in Huntsville, and 102.7 Kiss FM in Memphis, TN. She also hosts the She Drives Me Crazy Podcast.
Missed Carolyn? Watch Radio Ink’s RMSS Webinar On-Demand
If you couldn’t join Radio Ink and NuVoodoo's live "Vertical Takeoff: Growing Your Revenue By Ad Category" webinar, presented by the 2024 Radio Masters Sales Summit, the entire 30-minute session is now available right here, on demand.
NYC Gets Two New Hispanic Stations, Courtesy of MediaCo
MediaCo Holding is continuing its foray into Hispanic broadcasting with the launch of two new digital signal stations on its New York City brands. La Buena 97.1 HD2 and Luna 107.5 HD2 are also accessible through HD radio receivers and the EstrellaTV app.
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