Navigating Three Audio Consumer Preference Changes In 2024
After revealing that human voices outrank AI-generated voices in trustworthiness, Audacy is giving more audio audience insights found during its 2024 Innovation Tracker. The report highlights the role of sustainability, the integration of AI, and the power of nostalgia.
Blast From The Past: R Dub!; KXCI, 1994
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Randy "R Dub!" Williams at KXCI in Tucson in 1994. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Nashville Radio Staples Woody & Jim Return On A New Signal
Less than three months after being let go from their Nashville radio home of 25 years, morning duo Woody & Jim are returning to the air in the Music City. Cromwell Media has hired Woody Wood and Jim Chandler to launch the new 93.3 Totally Hits Nashville.
Kim Williams Promoted to iHeart Alaska and Hawaii Area President
iHeartMedia has appointed Kim Williams as the broadcaster's new Alaska and Hawaii Area President. She will oversee 17 stations across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Honolulu. The transition - effective October 1 - follows the retirement of Andy Lohman.
Veteran Broadcaster Lou Dobbs Passes Away at 78
Radio and television news personality Lou Dobbs has passed away at the age of 78. The news was broken by former President Donald Trump on social media. Dobbs' final radio position was as the host of Lou Dobbs Sunday on Red Apple Media's 77 WABC.
SoundStack and Barometer Launch Curated Audio Ad Packs
Audio-as-a-service provider SoundStack has announced a new partnership with brand suitability and contextual targeting platform Barometer to offer curated "supply packs" for audio advertisers.
Katz: Radio Advertising Gives Casinos A ‘Winning Hand’
With the rise of casinos into mega-resorts offering dining, spas, and concerts outside the realm of gaming, Katz Radio Group's latest case study reveals casinos that leverage radio advertising significantly enhance guest interest and visitation intent.
Rumba Bumps The Beat In Tampa Bay Radio Signal Swap
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay has moved Rumba down the dial to a stronger signal. Formerly at 106.5 WRUB, the Contemporary Latin Hits station is now at home on 95.7 WBTP's 100,000-watt signal. WBTP previously carried Hip-Hop and R&B as The Beat.
NPR, SiriusXM Trail Behind iHeart in Latest US Podcast Rankings
iHeartMedia is continuing to dominate the podcast sector according to the June 2024 US Podcast Ranker from Triton Digital. A month after its debut on the list, the iHeart Audience Network maintained its leading position on the Top Sales Networks Report.
El Chiquibaby Show Expands To Spain On Cadena’s Sol Latino
El Chiquibaby Show, hosted by Stephanie "Chiquibaby" Himonidis, is expanding its reach across the Atlantic into Spain. Starting July 22, the show will broadcast in four major Spanish cities: Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and Murcia via Cadena's Sol Latino.
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