SAG-AFTRA Allows Contextual AI Audio Ads Under New Waiver
Instreamatic has announced a pioneering collaboration in audio artificial intelligence, allowing brands to utilize SAG-AFTRA performers under the Dynamic AI Audio Commercials Waiver for creating contextual audio ads on the Instreamatic platform.
KROQ Legend Richard Blade To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Los Angeles radio staple Richard Blade is being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 6. Blade is best known for his stint on KROQ in the 1980s alongside Raymond "Raymondo" Bannister.
PQ Media: Radio Set for Uptick Against Global Spending Plateau
As radio seeks higher spending in the wake of a brutal 2023 for many major operators, global consumer spending on media content and technology is showing signs of a slowdown, with growth decelerating for the second consecutive year, per PQ Media.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: 9 Innings, 15 Promotions
(By Paige Nienaber) Baseball is great in terms of being a promotional venue for us because it’s (usually) outdoor and it’s a family-friendly sport. Just about everyone can afford to go to a ballgame. With that said, how’re you set for the season?
How Soon Is Too Soon To Get Personal On Air?
(Randy Lane) Two people meet at the mailbox for the first time. They start a conversation, but it's unlikely they'll delve into personal matters like "my spouse is sleeping with the yoga teacher!" Instead, they gravitate toward a third topic: the mail.
Employee Confidence – Build It!
(By Rick Fink) Some refer to it with positive words like self-assurance, tenacity, determination, and poise. Others use negative words like conceit, arrogance, and cockiness. Regardless of how you describe it, having confidence is a good thing.
Famed Buffalo TV Broadcaster Maria Genero Returns To Radio
Maria Genero, former weather anchor for Buffalo's WGRZ-TV, has returned to her radio roots at Radio One Buffalo's Big WECK (WECK-AM). Genero left the NBC affiliate's Most Buffalo afternoon show in December, and will now host Saturday mornings.
Public Radio Sees Revenue Growth While TV Lags, Says CPB
With public media layoffs becoming a monthly occurrence and intensified scrutiny on the sector coming from Capitol Hill, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has released its first post-pandemic State of the System report, with surprising results for radio.
Spotify’s New Price Hike To Put Prices Over Apple Music and Tidal
Spotify has revealed details on its second planned price hike in the US within a year. The streamer will again raise its individual Premium plan prices by $1 per month, Spotify's rate above that of competitors Apple Music and Tidal, with some subscribers paying even more.
Live Radio Comes To Discord Via New TuneIn Integration
Radio streamer TuneIn has announced a new partnership with social app Discord to introduce the 'TuneIn Radio & Podcasts' Activity. Discord users can now share and enjoy live radio, as well as some on-demand audio content directly within the platform.
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