Layoffs Hit Production Departments Of Colorado Public Radio
On Wednesday, Colorado Public Radio announced the largest downsizing the public broadcaster has undertaken in more than 25 years. The cut, involving 15 employees, affected the group's audio and podcast production departments.
When A Dream Comes True: Exploring The Joys Of Radio
Radio Ink‘s March issue once again puts a spotlight on radio’s future African-American leaders. Along with questions about hard-hitting industry conversations, we also discussed something that maybe doesn't get enough attention: the joys of radio.
Women to Watch: Alicia Creti
(By Charese Fruge') Alicia Creti is a 24-year-old singer, songwriter, and piano player based in Los Angeles and signed with Atlantic Records. Originally from the suburbs of Montreal, she began singing at the age of three.
‘Ronnie & TKras’ To Split From Afternoons On Tampa Bay’s WDAE
After nine years of weekday broadcasts, Ronnie Lane and Tom Krasniqi are splitting up on iHeartMedia Tampa Bay's 93.5 WDAE. Lane will now host the Rays' pre-game show The Inside Pitch, while Krasniqi will continue to host afternoons with a new partner.
Rick Selah Raised To AdvertiseCast Sales EVP At Libsyn
Libsyn has promoted Rick Selah to Executive Vice President of Sales for its AdvertiseCast division. Having significantly contributed to Libsyn's Content Partnerships since 2022, Selah's new role focuses on expanding AdvertiseCast's market presence and enhancing revenue streams.
PRX Adds New Digital Toolbox For Public Radio Fundraising
PRX has introduced a suite of new digital fundraising tools designed to support public radio stations. These resources include pledge spots, specific programming for pledge drives, and various premium gifts or experiences in addition to typical over-the-air radio strategies.
SiriusXM Launches Its ‘Listen Next’ Program With Isa Nakazawa
SiriusXM has taken the first step in its Listen Next program, aimed at fostering diverse audio talent and promoting inclusivity in podcasting. The inaugural launch features Stars and Stars with Isa, where astrologer Isa Nakazawa explores birth charts with celebrities.
In Aggressive Competitive Plan, Tidal Slashes Subscription Price
As competitors YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music raise their prices, hi-fi music streamer Tidal is cutting its price in half in an attempt to woo subscribers. The move comes as Tidal combines both subscription tiers into one package and eliminates its free offering.
Audacy Consolidates Seattle Market Into Dave Pugh’s Domain
Audacy has appointed Dave Pugh as the new Senior Vice President and Market Manager for its Seattle operations, succeeding the retiring Jack Hutchison. Pugh will maintain his current Market Manager position in Phoenix, adding Seattle's portfolio to his oversight.
musicFIRST to Gomez: Corporate Radio Owners ‘Hoard Spectrum’
With the American Music Fairness Act out of gas in Congress, the musicFIRST Coalition has turned its attention to another area - the reinstatement of the FM portion of the Radio Duplication Rule. They say the rule's elimination has decreased programming diversity.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
