For Second Year, Digital Earnings Beat Broadcast At Townsquare
“Townsquare is no longer the radio broadcast company it was when it was founded in 2010.” That reminder from CEO Bill Wilson was made clear by the company’s revelation that for the second year in a row, more than half of its revenue came from digital sources.
Praise Be: Beasley Detroit Stations Are The Latest To Help St. Jude
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is getting another $74,798 thanks to Beasley Media Group Detroit's Praise Network radiothon. Hosted on 105.9 Kiss FM, the fundraiser was led by veteran air talent Randi Myles and supported by Pastor Keenann Knox.
FCC Wants $16k Fine, Loss of FM Translator For One Georgia AM
The Federal Communications Commission is taking a coastal Georgia AM station's FM translator and slapping the operator with a $16,200 fine for myriad violations, including unauthorized operation and modification, dead air, and unauthorized transfer of control.
Philadelphia’s Fanatic Gets New Morning and Midday Lineup
Beasley Media Group has announced a fresh addition to mornings on 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia, bringing in Andrew Salciunas alongside veteran AM drive host John Kincade for Kincade and Salciunas. The program starts Monday, March 18.
Meet One Of Radio’s African American Future Leaders: J. Love
Radio Ink's March issue came out earlier this week and features a tribute to New York's WBLS, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, along with our 12th annual African American Future Leaders list, including Audacy Brand Manager/Music Director J. Love.
MusicWatch: AM/FM Made Impressive Gain In 2023 Driven By Auto
MusicWatch has unveiled the 22nd edition of its Annual US Music Study, providing an in-depth analysis of the music purchasing and listening landscape across the United States, highlighting exciting news for radio's enduring popularity, even in the face of streaming.
Who Is AM Hurting?
(By Cameron Coats) As the anniversary of the AM For Every Vehicle Act’s introduction approaches, I’ve begun to miss the excitement and camaraderie of those first few weeks. When the radio industry needed unity, we found a rallying point in AM.
Radio Ink At SXSW Thursday: How Will AI Deliver The News?
(By Charese Fruge') Hello again from Austin! After my less-than-stellar break into AI song production on Day 1 of Radio Ink's SXSW coverage, Thursday seemed like a great time to attend some industry mentoring sessions.
Academy Reveals 2024 ACM Radio Awards Finalists
The Academy of Country Music has unveiled the nominees for the ACM Radio Awards as part of the upcoming 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. The winners will be announced before the awards ceremony and honored during the ACM Awards week.
One Longtime Broadcaster Is Trying To Save A Small Texas AM
50-year radio veteran Fred Morton is spearheading an effort to revive a cherished AM in a small Texas town. Lamesa's KPET-AM went off the air in July following the unexpected death of its owner and operator, David Stewart, after 76 years of broadcasting.
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