Carmakers Stack Up $7 Million In Q2 To Halt AM Radio Act
Time is ticking for AM radio on Capitol Hill and automakers continue to spend big in their attempt to ensure the clock keeps running. Led by General Motors, five car manufacturers shelled out millions in Q2 lobbying against a mandate to keep AM radio in the dashboard.
John Fix’s Four Key Strategies for Effective Audio Advertising
He may have retired from his role as a media analyst for Procter & Gamble, but John Fix is still a "radio guy." After turning P&G into a radio believer, he's sharing four keys that helped create memorable, working advertisements for the company's brands.
Can Radio Keep The Trust?
(By Mike McVay) The slant of political stories is clearer today than in previous years, and the introduction of opinion into some stories is blurring the line between Commentary and News - which ratchets up the growing mistrust Americans have in news sources.
From Perishable To Enduring
(By John Shomby) I’ve had the honor to witness more than a few awards acceptance speeches in my lifetime, but I believe the best I’ve ever heard came just a few weeks back from a morning show host who hit the stage just as if he were hitting the air.
Decoding the Mystery of Listener Flow
(Buzz Knight) The concept of listener flow is a somewhat mysterious thing for programmers and talent to get their arms around. Broadcasters have faced this for an eternity, only to get their final report card when a rating book comes back.
Apple Is Now Charting AM/FM Radio With Help From Shazam
Apple has unveiled a series of Radio Spins charts, using Shazam's music recognition technology to analyze terrestrial radio airplay streams to keep daily updated charts of the top songs globally and by genre.
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...
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