FCC Sets Date and Deadlines For FM Duplication Rule’s Return
In June, the Federal Communications Commission voted to reinstate the radio duplication rule for commercial FM stations, following a petition from the musicFIRST Coalition, Future of Music Coalition, and REC Networks. Now we know the date that rule returns.
New Study Shows Radio’s Enduring Spanish-Language Appeal
Harker Bos Group is offering a detailed look into the media consumption habits and deep-seated love of radio of Spanish-language audiences, sharing data first unveiled at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference 2024.
Halfway To 2025: How Are Your Goals?
(By Pat Bryson) The months fly by, and we find ourselves halfway through 2024. Yesterday seemed like Jan 1. It will be December 31 before we know it. Are you on target to hit your 2024 revenue goal? It’s time for a check-in.
In Sales, You Make The Decision
(By Loyd Ford) It’s time to decide. Are you in sales? What kind of sales are you in? Are you the coffee-is-for-closers kind of seller? Or are you in the service of others? Are you someone who listens more than you talk?
A Characteristic Study
(By Steve Allan) Every quarter, Nielsen releases the PPM Panel Additional Characteristics Report. This is a client-only publication that serves as a snapshot in time of the current PPM panel in your market.
Commercial Radio Continues To Shrink In Q2 FCC Station Totals
The Federal Communications Commission has released the latest totals for broadcast stations across the United States as of the end of Q2 2024, revealing subtle shifts for radio operators and licensees, marking a notable turnaround for one category.
Russ Chappell, Tuscaloosa Radio Host and Ad Man, Passes Away
Alabama broadcaster and advertising executive Oren "Russ" Russell Chappell, Sr. passed away on July 1 at the age of 87. Chappell was an on-air personality at WTBC and WJRD in Tuscaloosa during the 1960s.
Spotify Tests Possibility Of Adding Emergency Alerts To App
As radio continues to be the most reliable platform for the Emergency Alert System, Spotify is experimenting with integrating an EAS into its streaming platform. The music streamer is initially testing this feature in Sweden, as revealed through app code insights.
Saga Brings Spanish-Language Radio to Asheville’s Airwaves
Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has unveiled La Pantera 97.3, Asheville's inaugural Spanish-language radio station. The Latin/Regional Mexican station, formed through a collaboration with Hola Carolina, replaces the signal's previous oldies format.
Philadelphia’s WURD Cuts Host Over Biden Interview Questions
Philadelphia's WURD Radio has parted ways with station personality Andrea Lawful-Sanders following her July 3 interview with President Joe Biden. Lawful-Sanders revealed to CNN that the Biden campaign team gave her the questions she used in advance.
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