In Wausau and Lincoln, NRG Media Energizes For Communities
NRG Media showed plenty of Midwestern hospitality this week, bringing in record sums for holiday drives in both Wausau-Stevens Point, WI and Lincoln, NE. In Wisconsin, Y106.5 achieved a station-best $263,585 for its Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon.
Audacy Aids Animals In Buffalo, Kids In Houston
Audacy Buffalo raised a remarkable $117,000 for the SPCA Serving Erie County, with the collaborative efforts of WBEN and WLKK, while Houston’s Mega 101 FM’s twelfth annual Mega Radiothon raised more than $284,000 for Texas Children’s Hospital.
Philadelphia AM News/Talk Teaches High Schoolers Journalism
Audacy's KYW-AM completed its 56th annual Newstudies program for high school students in the Greater Philadelphia area. Over two months, participants attended sessions at Audacy corporate headquarters, receiving hands-on training in broadcast journalism.
National Black Radio Hall Calls For 2024 Nominees
The National Black Radio Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for its 2024 class. Headquartered at Harris-Stowe State University’s Vashon Center in St. Louis, this organization celebrates the significant achievements of Black personalities in radio.
Mailchimp Cuts Audacy Podcast Contract After Union Concerns
Intuit Mailchimp has abruptly ended its contract with Audacy's Pineapple Street Studios after refusing to employ unionized workers. Pineapple Street staff unionized last fall, which has become more prevalent in the digital audio space as workers seek better conditions.
FCC Institutes New Freeze After LPFM Filing Window Shuts
The Federal Communications Commission has imposed a temporary freeze on amendments to new low power FM station applications submitted during the December 2023 filing window. The window was closed Friday at noon ET, with a strict cutoff observed.
CRB, ACM, and St. Jude To Celebrate The Life Of Bill Mayne
As the country radio and music industries mourn the loss of Bill Mayne, the Academy of Country Music, Country Radio Broadcasters, and St. Jude are planning a special Celebration of Life. Mayne passed away in late November after battling a long-term illness.
From Seattle To South Florida, iHeart Listeners Give Big
iHeartMedia stations across the US spent another week making significant impacts through charitable events this holiday season, from Seattle's 95.7 The Jet raising more than $560,000 for a children's hospital to South Florida's BIG 105.9 gathering funds for Farm Share.
Chris Carson Steps Into Murphy’s Shoes At Green Bay’s WIXX
After the retirement of Green Bay radio staple Jim Murphy in November, Midwest Communications has chosen Chris Carson as the new host of the WIXX morning show. Carson, held previous roles at Wausau's WDEZ in Wausau and Oshkosh's WPKR.
Ad Exec Sees Programmatic Shift In Audio Ad Buys In 2024
Ad platform Odeeo and CEO Amit Monheit have unveiled the top trends they predict will shape audio advertising in 2024. At the top of the list is the anticipated rise in programmatic audio buying, echoing predictions by the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
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