Colt Parkey Rejoins 101.3 KDWB For Mornings With Falen Bonsett
After the success of Falen & Zach, iHeart Minneapolis' 101.3 KDWB is moving Falen Bonsett to mornings for the Falen & Colt Show, which sees the return of former KDWB night personality Colt Parkey.
MLS’ Columbus Crew Signs iHeart, Urban One Radio Deals
Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew has entered into two new radio broadcast partnerships. English-language Crew matches will air on iHeartMedia's Columbus Alternative 105.7. Spanish-language broadcasts will be heard on Urban One's La Grande 102.5.
No Surprise: Black Podcasters Resonate With Black Audiences
Edison Podcast Metrics has unveiled the top 10 podcasts popular among Black listeners in the US, based on its latest data. The Infinite Dial 2023 reports that 45% of Black Americans aged 12 and up listen to podcasts each month, with 28% tuning in weekly.
After Two Decades, Andy Chanley Heads East To Audacy Chicago
Andy Chanley is headed to the Midwest to join Audacy Chicago's 93XRT (WXRT). He will serve as Music Director and Afternoon Drive Host starting March 11. Chanley previously held the same roles at public AAA station KCSN in Los Angeles.
CRS Ready To Debut First-Ever ‘Workshop Alley’
With Country Radio Seminar 2024 days away, more details have been released about this year's inaugural Workshop Alley. These sessions on Friday, March 1 are dedicated to skill development in three critical areas: Social Media, Imaging/Production, and Podcasting.
Frederick’s Free Country Beats Its Own Record For St. Jude
Connoisseur Media Maryland's WFRE set a new record for its "Free Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon" on February 15 and 16. Over 26 hours, the station raised $610,448 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital's battle against childhood cancer.
Country’s Beyoncé Era: How Do Country’s Top PDs Navigate?
With the release of Beyoncé's "Texas Hold 'Em," Country Program Directors are navigating demand and expectations from fans inside and outside the genre. Radio Ink asked this year's Top Country PDs about programming music that pushes the boundaries.
As Black Consumer Power Grows, Radio Is A Crucial Platform
The latest Katz Multicultural study, titled "The Importance of the Black American Consumer," sheds light on the evolving dynamics of the American consumer base, including the significant growth and influence of Black consumers who frequently turn to radio.
AI Finds How Volume and Length Affect Audio Ad Engagement
What qualities do audio ads with the most engagement share? This is the focus of the new Audio Attention Report by Veritonic, marking the grand debut of its partnership with AI tech company Realeyes in the process of streamlining best practices for AM/FM and podcasts.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: How To Win Concerts
(By Paige Nienaber) The Art of Concert Dominance is a lost language. With so many stations throwing in the towel on having a presence at concerts, it feels like they’ve pulled the goalie and a motivated station could shoot on the net with impunity.
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