GBH Staff Angry As High Executive Pay Persists Despite Layoffs
Boston public radio operator GBH laid off 31 staff members in May, citing a challenging financial landscape characterized by stagnant revenue and rising operational costs. Now GBH employees are questioning executive compensation, which remains unchanged.
Charlottesville Radio Group Raises $82K for UVA Health Children’s
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Radio Group held its first Cares for Kids Radiothon since the COVID pandemic, bringing in $82,091 for UVA Health Children's. The radiothon aired on Saga's five stations, including Newsradio WINA-AM and C-Ville Country 92.7.
Philadelphia Soul and Radio Star Carl Helm Dead At 83
Former Philadelphia air talent and WDAS Assistant Program Director Carl Helm has passed away at 83. Helm was also renowned for his contributions to the famed "Sound of Philadelphia" as a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter.
SiriusXM To Go Live From Pinehurst For US Open Championship
SiriusXM has announced it will be the exclusive national audio broadcaster for the 124th U.S. Open Championship, providing more than 40 hours of live coverage from June 13-16 at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's Course No. 2 in North Carolina.
Pat Angerer Succeeds Ed Podolak In Iowa Football Radio Booth
Former University of Iowa All-America linebacker Pat Angerer is joining the Hawkeye radio broadcast team as color commentator ahead of the 2024 season. Angerer will make his debut alongside Gary Dolphin on August 31 during the team's matchup with Illinois State.
Summer Spend Remains High From Radio’s Top Tier Advertisers
As brands shift more firmly into summer strategy, the national radio advertising landscape is seeing a more diverse lineup of heavy participants. From June 3 to 9, insurance, cell carriers, home improvement, quick-service restaurants, and retail made top-five showings.
NAB: FCC’s ‘Asymmetric Burdens’ May Suffocate Free Radio
While the NAB's call for increased deregulation across radio is nothing new, it did get a substantial update in a new filing with the FCC. The 55-page document lays out how outdated regulatory framework stifles broadcasters' competitiveness against Big Tech.
New Hampshire Public Radio Suffers Cybersecurity Data Breach
New Hampshire Public Radio is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to assess a recent data breach. NHPR CFO Travis Boucher shared that the breach appears to have had a minimal effect on the group's internal systems.
Audacy Settles Claims Of Unpaid HQ Taxes For $1.4M
Audacy has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with a Pennsylvania township, resolving a longstanding dispute over claims of unpaid local and business taxes. The news was revealed in a June 7 court filing as part of Audacy's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Alarcón Boasts Confidence For 2024 In SBS Q1 Earnings
Spanish Broadcasting System reported a decrease in net revenue for the first quarter of 2024, with total revenue dropping from $34.5 million in 2023 to $32.3 million. Despite this reduction, the company saw noteworthy improvements in net loss year-over-year.
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