Laurel Bristow to Host Public Health Show For Atlanta’s WABE
Atlanta NPR member station WABE is teaming with Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health for Health Wanted, a new weekly radio show and podcast. Infectious disease researcher Laurel Bristow will unpack the week's crucial public health headlines.
iHeart Sprints Into 2024 Olympics With First Weekend Coverage
As the 2024 Summer Olympics begin in Paris, iHeartMedia is coming out of the blocks for its exclusive audio partnership with NBCUniversal. Events can be heard directly through iHeartMedia’s broadcast stations and on dedicated digital platforms via the iHeart app.
Spotify Adds Indie Publishing Library To Its Audiobook Selections
Spotify has announced a new partnership with Ingram Content Group to enhance its audiobook offerings. This deal will introduce titles from more than 100 independent publishers affiliated with Ingram to Spotify’s platform.
Radio Workflow Enhances TAAS Team with Sean Kernan
Radio Workflow has announced the appointment of Sean Kernan to its Traffic As A Service team. Kernan was previously a Brand Manager and Operations Manager with Illinois' Regional Media after serving as an on-air talent.
Radio News Salaries Struggle, Even As Demand Grows
With radio newsrooms across the US facing budget cuts and layoffs even as demand for news coverage grows dramatically, the RTDNA has shared new data with grim news about the salaries of those working in news radio, especially when compared to inflation.
FCC Defies GOP & FEC, Moves Ahead On AI Ad Disclosure Rule
Despite scorching opposition from the Federal Election Commission and Republicans on Capitol Hill, the FCC is moving forward with AI transparency requirements for political advertisements on radio and television.
Maine’s WIGY Cuts Ties with Morning Duo Mark and Sara
After four years, Bennett Radio Group's 105.5/95.7 WIGY in Lewiston, Maine has cut morning hosts Mark Turcotte and Sara Poulin. July 24 was the station's last day to air the WIGY Breakfast Club, with the duo's departure announced on social media.
How Radio’s Top Program Directors Are Handling Political Content
As the past few weeks have dramatically emphasized, politics is unavoidable in radio... or is it? As Radio Ink readies to recognize the Best Program Directors in America, we asked this year's honorees how they handle the elephant (and donkey) in the room at their stations.
SoundExchange’s $150M Lawsuit Against SiriusXM Moves To NY
A US District Court may not be dismissing a $150 million lawsuit against SiriusXM alleging unpaid royalties for lack of jurisdiction, but a judge is granting the satellite broadcaster's change of venue request - moving the case from Virginia to New York.
Women to Watch: Hannah Lane; US96.3, Jackson, MS
(By Charese Frugé) Hannah Lane is a member of the Nate & Traci morning show on US96.3, a Country station serving Jackson, MS. She’s also the full-time content creator for the cluster of five additional area stations owned by New South Radio.
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