Boise AM Brings Back Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive For 2023
Cumulus Media Boise's KBOI-AM, in collaboration with the US Marine Corps Reserve, just completed “Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive” for the seventh year in a row. The event set new records by collecting over 34,257 toys, more than 200 bicycles, and $63,336 in cash.
In Sioux Falls, Midwest’s Radiothon Sends Sum To Sanford
Midwest Communications Sioux Falls wrapped its 18th annual Radiothon for Kids, raising $200,108.00 for Sanford Children’s Hospital. The event was led by KTWB and KELO, with live broadcasts from The Chris & Doc Show and Paul Andresen & Ryan Kelly.
Kids Win When Two Texas Rivals Compete For A Good Cause
Two Texas radio groups turned their local competition into a helping hand for their community. Brown County Broadcasting's KOXE and KBWD and Wendlee Broadcasting's KXYL, KSTA, and KQBZ recently helped toy drives for Toys for Kids of Brown County.
Syndicated Host: Spotify CEO ‘Should Be Taken Out And Shot’
Spotify is days away from a controversial change to its royalty payment system that aims to save the streaming company money. As independent artists and labels speak out, one rock star and syndicated radio personality says he's not gonna take it.
BBC Sounds Recaps 2023’s Huge Uptick In Podcast Audience
In 2023, BBC Sounds experienced a significant surge in listenership, with more than 2 billion plays of radio, music, and podcasts from January to November. Podcasts, in particular, saw a 34% increase in listeners compared to the previous year.
Americans Still Spend 25% Of Their Waking Hours With Audio
Audio's post-pandemic renaissance held steady in 2023, according to Edison Research's final weekly insight for the year. A broad view of the average US listener showed that American audiences aged 13 and up still spend more than four hours with audio each day.
Wring Final Cash Out Of 2023 As You Ring In 2024
(By Charese Fruge') With only days until Jan 1, radio is again facing the industry's most challenging month of the year regarding ratings and revenue. It’s the time when sales inventory is low and the odds of negotiating decent deals are stacked against Q4 spending.
Do Your Sellers Need Acting Lessons?
(By Chris Stonick) Acting and sales have a lot in common. In my free time, I do a little acting, which I really enjoy. To me, acting and sales have a lot in common. Great actors know success is not luck.
Urban One Took Hard Hit In Q3, But Radio Continues Climb
Urban One has officially caught up on its earnings reports, though the company likely isn't keen on the results it released after the markets closed on the Friday before Christmas. Q3 saw a substantial net loss for Urban One, even as radio held growth locally and nationally.
As Salem Lightens Its Load, It Also Finds A New Credit Agreement
Salem Media Group has initiated a new financial maneuver by securing a $26.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility. This new 3-year agreement with Siena Lending Group replaces the previous arrangement with Wells Fargo Bank.















