Bengals Radio Network Expands With Pike, Danneman Additions
Bengals Radio Network listeners will hear two new voices once the preseason kicks off. iHeartMedia host Tony Pike joins the network as a second analyst, and WXIX-TV's Joe Danneman picks up a weekly radio hosting role, under a newly expanded partnership.
The Modern Curator: The Evolution of Radio’s Best PDs
The job title hasn't changed, but almost everything else has. As AI, streaming, and social audio multiply the number of places a listener can go, here's how the Best Program Directors in America see the role evolving and remaining important.
Ornelas: Radio Ownership Cap Reform Is About Survival
Local radio's ownership fight isn't about getting bigger for its own sake, according to NAB Radio Board Chair Chris Ornelas, it's about survival. As television gets cap relief from the FCC, Ornelas argued radio faces even steeper competitive pressure.
Radio’s Identity Crisis
(Josh Brown) It seems like every few weeks we read another story about layoffs somewhere in the radio industry. Positions are eliminated. Local shows disappear. Newsrooms get smaller. Markets consolidate. One person takes on the responsibilities that used to belong to five.
RAB Teams With NuVoodoo On Radio Sales Survey
RAB has partnered with NuVoodoo to survey radio sellers nationwide about the state of their day-to-day work with advertisers. Topics include attribution, AI, client retention, sales challenges, and the tools and resources sellers say they need to succeed.
NPR Promotes Moffett, Seifollahi To Senior Digital Roles
NPR is elevating two of its own to lead digital growth. Bryan Moffett has been promoted to SVP of Transformation, while Michael Seifollahi steps up to VP of Audience Technology and Data, as the network sharpens its focus on audience and revenue expansion.
Salem Media Q2: Loss Shrinks As WaterStone Sale Nears Close
Salem Media filed what could be its last earnings report as a public company, with shareholders now on record approving its sale to WaterStone. Q2 results showed a narrower net loss but continued revenue declines heading into an expected August close.
Nienaber Leads Faculty Reveals For Final Conclave Sessions
After nearly five decades, The Last Conclave is finalizing its farewell preparations for its 45th and final conference, with the group's Board of Directors revealing session details ahead of the event, set for September 15 through 17 in Bloomington, MN.
TUDN Lands Arizona Cardinals Spanish Radio Rights
TelevisaUnivision has secured a multi-year partnership with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal sees the football franchise's Spanish-language flagship coverage fly to 105.1 TUDN (KQBU) in Phoenix. Games will also be offered on Latino Mix 100.3 (KQMR) in neighboring Globe.
Townsquare’s Media Partnerships Adds NC’s Muirfield to the Fold
Townsquare Media is extending its digital playbook to another local broadcaster. The Company's Ignite division has struck a partnership with North Carolina's Muirfield Broadcasting, home of STAR 102.5 (WIOZ) and WIOZ-AM in the Sandhills area.
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