Katz: Radio Advertising Gives Casinos A ‘Winning Hand’
With the rise of casinos into mega-resorts offering dining, spas, and concerts outside the realm of gaming, Katz Radio Group's latest case study reveals casinos that leverage radio advertising significantly enhance guest interest and visitation intent.
Rumba Bumps The Beat In Tampa Bay Radio Signal Swap
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay has moved Rumba down the dial to a stronger signal. Formerly at 106.5 WRUB, the Contemporary Latin Hits station is now at home on 95.7 WBTP's 100,000-watt signal. WBTP previously carried Hip-Hop and R&B as The Beat.
NPR, SiriusXM Trail Behind iHeart in Latest US Podcast Rankings
iHeartMedia is continuing to dominate the podcast sector according to the June 2024 US Podcast Ranker from Triton Digital. A month after its debut on the list, the iHeart Audience Network maintained its leading position on the Top Sales Networks Report.
El Chiquibaby Show Expands To Spain On Cadena’s Sol Latino
El Chiquibaby Show, hosted by Stephanie "Chiquibaby" Himonidis, is expanding its reach across the Atlantic into Spain. Starting July 22, the show will broadcast in four major Spanish cities: Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, and Murcia via Cadena's Sol Latino.
Rob King Takes the Mic as Pittsburgh Steelers’ Play-By-Play Voice
As Bill Hillgrove steps away from the booth after 30 seasons, iHeartMedia Pittsburgh has appointed Rob King as the new Play-By-Play voice for the Steelers. King has been an integral part of the Steelers' pre- and post-game radio coverage since 2014.
iHeart Asheville Alternates From Alt To Throwbacks 101.1
iHeartMedia Asheville has launched flipped Alt 101.1 to Throwbacks 101.1, playing Classic Hip-Hop and R&B. The lineup is yet to include local talent, but will carry syndicated shows like Big Boy in the Morning and The Block Party with B Paiz.
Android Auto May Be Adding AM/FM, HD Radio Controls To Its App
As radio fights for its foothold in the automobile dashboard, it could be getting a helping hand from a source some would consider unlikely: Android Auto. Google is reportedly developing a feature to integrate car radio control in its vehicle entertainment interface.
Women To Watch: Shilynne Cole; WQMG, Greensboro
(By Charese Frugé) Shilynne Cole is the Brand Manager and Afternoon Drive Host for Audacy Greensboro, NC's Urban AC 97.1 WQMG, which has consistently been one of the top-rated Urban AC radio stations in the country.
‘That’s MY Account!’
(By Chris Stonick) Depending upon which side of the table you’re sitting on, you’ll most likely have a strong feeling about this: “That’s my account!” If you’re a manager, bet you’ve heard that plenty of times. If you’re a seller, you’ve said it, no doubt.
Did Your Radio Station Pass Saturday’s Test?
(By Gary Berkowitz) This past Saturday’s attempted assassination of Donald Trump clearly showed off radio’s weakness. I saw the shooting happen firsthand on cable news. After a few minutes, I went to the car to see how radio was handling it.
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