ENCO Systems Adds AI Voice Cloning To SPECai Tool
ENCO Systems has announced a new generative AI voice cloning feature has been added to its SPECai spec spot creation tool for radio. SPECai, in collaboration with Benztown and Compass Media Networks, can now replicate a voice from a user-uploaded audio sample.
LABF To Recognize Hearst For Broadcast Preservation Efforts
Hearst Television has been selected to receive the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation’s second Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award. This recognition highlights Hearst Television's significant efforts in safeguarding broadcast history.
Poynter Institute To Expand Digital Training for Public Media
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has selected the Poynter Institute to develop and implement the second phase of its Digital Transformation Program. This initiative aims to train up to 225 public media entities on a multi-platform approach to public media.
Health Issues Force Wisconsin Radio Host Into Early Retirement
Woodward Communications' 105.7 WAPL in Appleton, WI announced the sudden departure of morning host Rick McNeal due to severe health complications. McNeal was already scheduled to retire after nearly four decades, but his condition expedited his exit.
Univision LA Executive Alejandra Santamaria Takes Lead at LAist
Southern California Public Radio, the operator of Los Angeles NPR affiliate LAist 89.3 (KPCC), has named Univision Los Angeles executive Alejandra Santamaria as the organization's new President and CEO, succeeding Herb Scannell.
Radio Ad Business As Usual Is Good News Following The 4th
While it wasn't last week's golden boom, radio had some very positive takeaways coming off a big Independence Day week for advertising and heading into 2024's third quarter, according to the latest report from Media Monitors for the week of July 8-14.
Worship 24/7 Expands To Houston With Help From Hope
Portland, OR-based Christian broadcaster Worship 24/7 is expanding its partnership with Hope Media Group, first formed in October 2023, to expand Worship 24/7's programming to HMG-owned signals in Houston and Evansville, IN.
Trust in Human Voices Beats AI in Media, Reveals Audacy
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, trust remains a critical issue for consumers and brands. Even with the rapid growth of generative AI, a new study from Audacy shows that human-generated content still has the advantage.
Great Service: Where You Don’t Expect To Find It
(By Pat Bryson) A couple of years ago, during my annual trek to the NAB Show in Las Vegas, I was staying at the Westgate. There is a restaurant in the Westgate, Sid's, where I eat breakfast. That was where I met Singing Paul.
Go Ahead: Write A Really Bad Commercial
(Jeffrey Hedquist) We often get writer’s block because the voice of our inner critic is so loud in our heads that it blocks the flow of ideas. If you can't ignore that critic, just tell it (and yourself), “Shut up! I’m going to write a really bad commercial."
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