Pineapple Street Studios’ Union Strikes First Contract with Audacy
Members of the Writers Guild of America East at Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The three-year contract introduces salary increases and protections against the use of AI in content production.
Dallas’ New Country 96.3 Collects 20k Diapers for Cook Children’s
In Dallas, Cumulus Media’s New Country 96.3 morning duo Hawkeye & Michelle gathered more than 20,000 diapers for the Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. The two-week Diaper Drive started on July 8, with collections at a local supermarket chain.
Radio Ink’s Deborah Parenti Joins TALKERS ‘Big Picture’ Panel
In June, Radio Ink Publisher Deborah Parenti took the stage at the TALKERS 2024 conference alongside a panel of fellow industry executives to address "The Big Picture" in talk radio today. Now that panel is available to watch free and on-demand.
Spotify Defies Q2 Expectations After Second Premium Price Hike
If there were doubts that Spotify's aggressive push for profitability would prove fruitful, those had to have been quashed on seeing the streamer's Q2 2024 results. Seven million new paid subscribers were added for the quarter, despite the second price hike in a year.
Americans Turn To Radio Coverage As Election Upheaval Grows
After the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the news that President Biden is bowing out of the race, radio audiences are growing at news/talk stations as Americans seek a trusted live platform for information and reactions.
For News Radio, The Opportunity is Now
(By Mike McVay) The news cycle over the last four weeks has been spinning faster than anything we’ve seen since early 2021. President Biden’s decision to step out of the Presidential race this past weekend set off alerts across all media.
Branding vs. Positioning: Is There Really A Difference?
(By John Shomby) With all the messages that penetrate the mind of the consumer, a product’s brand and positioning become the essential pieces in securing that consumer’s attention. Is there a difference between a station’s brand and its position?
Is Radio Stepping On Its Long Tail?
(Buzz Knight) The concept of "The Long Tail," popularized by Chris Anderson in his 2006 book of the same name, is increasingly relevant in the radio industry as it adapts to digital transformation and more intense competition than ever.
Digio Strategies, Darkhorse Press Form Mississippi Media Merger
Mississippi and Alabama radio operator Digio Strategies has announced a merger with local news provider Darkhorse Press. The union of the two family-owned businesses aims to enhance each's delivery of news and entertainment to the community.
Broadcast Tower Trade Group Backs AM for Every Vehicle Act
NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, a trade group for companies in broadcast tower construction in the United States and beyond, is the latest group to raise its voice in support of the AM for Every Vehicle Act.
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