BBC To Build Sounds App Audience With New Release Strategy
In a move to grow its platform, BBC has announced it will make more on-demand podcasts and radio programs available exclusively on BBC Sounds for a limited time before they are released to third-party providers - a hybrid approach that has already proven successful.
Charlie Roumeliotis Joins Chicago Blackhawks Radio Team
WGN-AM 720 has hired former NBC Sports Chicago analyst Charlie Roumeliotis as the new radio host for the pregame, intermission, and postgame shows for Chicago Blackhawks games. Roumeliotis will also host a weekly program, Blackhawks Live.
The Dana Cortez Show Expands In Texas and New Mexico
The Dana Cortez Show, syndicated by Skyview Networks, has expanded its reach with the addition of Sinclair Telecable's Vibe 93.3 (KGSR) in Austin, TX, and Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation's Z94 (KZOR) in Hobbs, NM, to its affiliate network.
Saga’s LAZER 103.3 Welcomes Wes Styles To Des Moines
Wes Styles is joining Saga Communications in Des Moines as Program Director of LAZER 103.3 (KAZR). Styles will also go on-air as the station's afternoon host. He joins from Neuhoff Media in Bloomington, IL, which was recently sold to Woodward Communications.
AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act Passed To House Floor For Vote
419 days after the Senate version passed from Committee to the floor, the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act is now open to be voted on by the full House of Representatives. The text of H.R. 8449 was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
NAB Fights musicFIRST In Ongoing Battle Over FM Duplication
The NAB is fighting back against the musicFIRST Coalition, the Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks concerning the FCC's decision to reinstate the FM radio duplication rule. The organization has filed a detailed response to the opposition, arguing its case to the FCC.
Morelle Warns of AI Misuse in Elections, Supports FCC Ad Rule
Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Committee on House Administration, is the latest to express strong support for the FCC’s proposed rule on disclosing AI-generated content in political ads aired on radio and TV.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: An Easy Autumn Trio
(By Paige Nienaber) First, if you were in Cincinnati for the Radio Masters Sales Summit and we didn’t have a chance to connect, I’m sorry. There were too many great panels and free food so I was probably caught up in that. Let's plan on meeting at the next one.
A Smart Way To Use Social Media
(By Randy Lane) The best thing an air talent can do is share personal experiences to enrich their connections with listeners and build relationships. A perfect example is Randi Chase, the morning host of The Vinnie and Randi Show in Alberta, Canada.
Sooner Rather Than Later
(By Rick Fink) I had a conversation with a media rep who has been successfully selling radio for a little over two years. She indicated that she was renewing nearly 100% of her annual contracts, however, she was not having any luck upselling her clients.
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