Renowned Radio Programmer Buddy Scott Passes Away
Programming legend Buddy Kincer, best known as Buddy Scott, passed away on Sunday morning following a brief illness. The news was confirmed by a post on his Facebook page made by a family member.
AI Ad Tech Expands Personalized Audio Geo-Targeting Abilities
As the FCC revives the FM geo-targeting debate, digital audio advertising firm AMA has unveiled a new enhanced artificial intelligence "Long List" feature to its Studio.AI product. Advertisers can specify up to 100,000 locations to have them inserted into personalized ads.
WCCO Radiothon Gives A Big Hand To Minnesota Food Bank
Minneapolis' WCCO-AM raised more than $443,000 for Second Harvest Heartland through the 15th annual “Let’s Kick Hunger Day Radiothon” on February 1. The Audacy News/Talk station's event has raised more than $4.2 million since its start in 2010.
President Biden Among Mourners For Radio Host Joe Madison
Renowned civil rights activist and Radio Hall of Fame member Joe Madison has passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer. Known on-air as the Black Eagle, Madison had a barrier-breaking career both inside the studio and out.
Publishers Celebrate Spotify-Driven Audiobook Surge
Spotify's recent venture into the audiobook market is paying off for both the streamer and for publishing houses. Data from Bookstat reveals that Spotify captured an 11% market share of the US audiobook market in Q4 of 2023.
First All-Female Morning Show Comes To Asheville
Asheville Media Group is introducing three new morning shows in Western North Carolina, including Asheville's first all-female morning show. Starting February 5, The Morning Mix with Melanie & Crystal will debut on Mix 96.5
Union Blasts Audacy’s “Dehumanizing, Cruel” Podcast Layoffs
The Pineapple Street Union, representing members at Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios, has expressed its disappointment and anger over the broadcaster's decision to cut 25% of the studio's workforce. Eleven of the twelve layoffs were WGA East members.
Trio Of Promotions As RAB Raises Johnson, Pham, and Wright
The Radio Advertising Bureau has recently elevated three of its team members to new leadership positions. The promotions include Kim Johnson, Cynthia Pham, and Madison Wright to roles in the Professional Development, Digital Services, and Events and Communications divisions.
Recruitment Is No Longer The Biggest Challenge In Radio Sales
While salesforce recruitment is one of the most discussed challenges in radio, the situation appears to have dramatically improved in the last year - even with economic turbulence. However, this has led to a new top difficulty, according to The Center for Sales Strategy.
Katz: Black Listeners Have Powerful Connection To Radio
As Black History Month begins, Katz Media Group has released data from its 2023 Radio Station Engagement Study revealing the power of radio's Black listeners. The study shows a deeply invested audience that finds joy and community connection through AM/FM.
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