IAB: Podcasting Will Break $2 Billion Ad Revenue Barrier In 2024
The increase in podcast ad revenue may have been more modest in 2023, but the Interactive Advertising Bureau forecasts the medium will bring in more than $2 billion for the first time in 2024 after cresting the $1b mark only three years ago.
Jeff Crouere Steps Into GM Role At New Orleans Community AM
The voice behind Ringside Politics on New Orleans' WGSO-AM, Jeff Crouere, is now the President and General Manager of that station. Crouere has been a host on Northshore Radio's non-profit talk community station for more than 17 years.
Hispanic Radio Alliance To Present Multicultural Growth Blueprint
In the closing moments of Hispanic Radio Conference 2023, a coalition of broadcasters and vendors was formed that has since turned into the Hispanic Radio Alliance. The Alliance will again take the floor in 2024 to discuss the journey ahead.
Buffalo Bills Radio Voice John Murphy To Step Away After 35 Years
"Voice of the Buffalo Bills" John Murphy, who has spent the last 19 years as the team's radio play-by-play announcer, has announced his exit from the booth. Murphy previously spent 16 years as the Bills' color analyst, first getting involved with the team in 1984.
Raúl Alarcón to Introduce FCC’s Anna Gomez at HRC 2024
Radio Ink is pleased to announce that Spanish Broadcasting System CEO and Chairman Raúl Alarcón will provide introductory remarks for the opening keynote, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, at the Hispanic Radio Conference in San Antonio, June 12-13.
Women to Watch: Tabatha Grammer, KHTT
(By Charese Fruge') Tabatha Grammer is Program Director and Midday host for Griffin Communications' 106.9 K-HITS (KHTT) Tulsa. She’s also the Night Host on sister station 92.9 The River (KRQV).
Not Everyone Likes Vanilla
(By Chris Stonick) Clients And salespeople ask me all the time, can you write me a great ad? I always answer, “No.” They look puzzled at this point. What do you mean you can’t write me a great ad? I thought that’s what you do!
Blast From The Past: Greg Merill, 1974
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Greg Merrill's days at KBLW-AM. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
Utah Broadcast Hall of Famer Al Lewis To Retire From KVNU
After 52 years on-air in northern Utah, Al Lewis has announced his retirement from Cache Valley Media Group's KVNU. Over his career, he has called more than 1,000 Utah State University Aggie games and has been the voice of Logan High School sports for 25 years.
iHeartMedia, Zimmer Lead 2024 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards has announced its finalists, featuring 118 outstanding radio and audio spots and campaigns. The Studio at iHeartMedia and Zimmer Communications lead in having the most radio group nods.
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