San Diego’s KOGO Revamps Afternoon Talk with Local Voices
iHeartMedia San Diego is taking afternoons local on its Conservative Talk Newsradio 600 (KOGO-AM). The all-new lineup sees Mike Slater take an hour, followed by Lou Penrose, all rounded out into the evenings with Leland Conway and Mark Larson.
A Familiar Voice Returns To Kansas City Radio On 101 The Fox
Following the passing of Brian “Slacker” Adams in April, Cumulus Media Kansas City's 101 The Fox (KCFX) has chosen market veteran Doug Medlock as its new afternoon host. The move is part of a wider lineup revamp by the Classic Rock station.
Amazon’s Rumored Alexa Overhaul May Be Good News For Radio
At its launch in 2014, radio pinned a lot of hope on Amazon's Alexa to bring radio back into the American home. As Alexa numbers dwindle ten years later, Amazon is planning a huge revitalization for the AI voice assistant that could bring that hope back to the industry.
More Public Radio Budget Woes Lead To A Station’s End In NC
Financial feasibility problems are leading to the end of a secondary station from North Carolina Public Radio. WUNC Music (WUNC-HD2) will be cut from its Chapel Hill signal and from streaming at the end of June. The AAA station has been operating since 2016.
Winning With Syndication
(By Mike McVay) There was a time when common thinking was that local programming will beat syndicated/network programming every day of the week. Then Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh came along and beat local programming.
Be Like Greg
(By John Shomby) If you’re a football fan, you most likely know who Greg Olsen is. If not, Greg will still impress you with his work ethic and competitive spirit given his complicated relationship with a certain former QB.
Amy Winslow and the Essential Qualities of Great Leadership
(By Buzz Knight) It’s interesting to think how the essential qualities of great leadership match up with the essential qualities of a great person. This article is inspired by and dedicated to broadcaster and agent Amy Winslow, who recently passed.
Veritonic’s Brand Lift Gives Its Benchmarks A Facelift
Veritonic has introduced new benchmarks to its Brand Lift measurement solution for audio analytics. The enhancement enables advertisers and agencies to gauge the effectiveness of their campaigns and make informed decisions based on comprehensive data.
International Women’s Podcast Awards Announces 2024 Winners
The International Women's Podcast Awards recently celebrated global achievements in podcasting at the IET London: Savoy Place. The 2024 ceremony highlighted the talent and creativity of women in podcasting across 10 categories.
BetterHelp Leads Podcast Ad Spend in May As Some Pull Back
The top five largest podcast ad spenders all spent less in May than in April according to Magellan AI's May 2024 Podcast Advertiser Report. This month's analysis showcases a trend of decreasing spend, with Progressive and State Farm noting rare increases.















