AWMF Sets Dates for 50th Annual Gracie Awards
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has set the dates for its landmark 50th Annual Gracie Awards in 2025. There will again be two ceremonies dedicated to recognizing the achievements of women in the media industry.
Acast Reports 24% Q2 Sales Growth, Despite Podcast Listen Drop
Podcast monetization platform Acast is showcasing its sales growth in its second-quarter earnings report, posting a 24% increase in net sales. The Swedish company says the highest-performing regions were North America and Europe.
Albuquerque Country Radio Host and Meteorologist Dead At 60
Albuquerque air talent Juan Velasco passed away on July 27 at the age of 60. Velasco spent thirty years at Cumulus Media's 92.3 KRST Country, hosting afternoons on the station since 2017 after decades as the station's midday talent.
J’Michael Francois Takes on SummitMedia R&B/Gospel VP Role
SummitMedia has named J’Michael Francois as its Vice President of Programming for R&B and Gospel. Francois moves to SummitMedia following nearly two decades at...
Radio Hall of Fame Taps Lon Helton To MC 2024 Nashville Gala
Country radio icon Lon Helton will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming 2024 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The event, scheduled for Nashville for the first time, will welcome eight new inductees into the Hall on September 19.
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Picks 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia has set its 2024 Hall of Fame Honorees and Person of the Year, all to be recognized at their annual gala. This year's festivities will honor ten distinguished professionals from across radio and television.
Bank Advertisements Surge At The End Of A Stable July For Radio
The financial sector put radio to good use in the past week, as banks jumped to hold three spots on the Media Monitors ranking of AM/FM's top national advertisers. For the last full week of July, the top five remained full of familiar names, keeping results steady.
Broadcasters Resist FCC’s Mandatory DIRS Proposal Efforts
Radio operators are joining the National Association of Broadcasters in contesting an FCC proposal that would require broadcasters to file reports in the Disaster Information Reporting System and the Network Outage Reporting System during emergencies.
US Chamber of Commerce Calls For FCC To Ease Up On AI Rules
The FCC has been met with opposition from Republicans and the Federal Election Commission over its moves to regulate generative AI, and now another organization is calling for a light touch when it comes to the rapidly growing technology.
Why Do People Buy What They Buy?
(By Pat Bryson) When asked, "Why did you buy that?" most people either don't know or won't tell you. Our minds are emotional, not rational. 90% of our decisions to buy are made emotionally. Once we decide what we WANT to do, we use logic to justify doing it.
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