Audio Ads Give Edge As Retailers Sweat Back-to-School Decline
With current projections showing back-to-school spending down year-over-year as extreme economic uncertainties return to the headlines, research is showing how audio advertisements benefit retailers more than TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Criminal Charges Could Be Coming In CapRadio Financial Fiasco
As Sacramento's Capital Public Radio releases the results of the latest audit highlighting significant financial mismanagement, it has come to light that the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is now involved over vague payments and potential conflicts of interest.
John Goforth Gets Go Ahead To Lead Hubbard’s Podcast Division
Hubbard Radio has appointed John Goforth as its new Vice President/General Manager of Podcasts. Goforth most recently served as Chief Revenue Officer at Magellan AI, with background at HowStuffWorks, iHeartPodcasts, Midroll Media, and CBS Radio.
NAB Seeks Evidence-Based Judgement Over FM Duplication Rule
The NAB has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission reconsider its recent decision to reinstate the FM Duplication Rule. The FCC’s decision, finalized in a June 2024 order, has sparked controversy and criticism from stakeholders within radio.
Comment Period Opens For FCC Rule On Political Advertising AI
The FCC has set dates for comments around its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising. The rule would require FCC licensees, including radio operators, to report political ads that use generative AI.
The Fish Leaves Little Rock As New Christian Group Takes Over
Salem Media Group is selling off another station in its religious radio network, with the sale of Little Rock's 93.3 The Fish (KKSP) to Encouragement Media Group. The station will be rebranded to 93.3 KVNE starting September 1, offering a simulcast of EMG's flagship.
The News Trilogy
(By Mike McVay) My writings over the last three weeks have focused on News and Information. The conclusion to The News Trilogy is all about content. News is one of the content attributes that makes radio an information destination.
This Business Is 100% Mental
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, a lot of us watched a rising country music artist do the unthinkable – botch the singing of the National Anthem – and then come clean and tell all that she had too much to drink prior to the performance and was heading to rehab.
Celebrating The Traits Of Legendary Air Talent
(By Buzz Knight) I saw the news this past week that Carolyn "Kruser" Kruse, the legendary mid-day personality at Country 102.5 (WKLB) in Boston announced she would be retiring at the end of the summer.
VSiN Picks Sports Radio Veteran Steve Cohen For Talent EVP
Sports betting radio network VSiN has hired Steve Cohen as its Executive Vice President of Talent and Programming. Cohen joins VSiN from SiriusXM where he served as Senior Vice President of Sports Programming, launching SiriusXM NFL Radio and Mad Dog Sports Radio.
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