National Radio Meteorologist John Wetherbee Passes Away
Career radio meteorologist John Wetherbee has passed away, numerous affiliates confirm. Known as "Big John" for his six-foot-nine height, Wetherbee was a familiar voice to audiences across the country in Ohio, California, and his home state of Georgia.
UK’s Adelicious Chooses Realm As US Podcast Partner
Scripted podcast production company Realm is partnering with UK-based independent podcast hosting and monetization network Adelicious. In this deal, Realm will exclusively represent Adelicious' array of shows for advertising in the US market.
More Young Users Choosing Audio As Escape From Screen-Time
As digital and on-demand experience continuous growth in the audio landscape, Pocket FM has released its latest entertainment consumption survey, "Digital Entertainment Insights: Audio Takes Centerstage," offering a look into audio entertainment's expansion.
FCC Puts Two More NYC-Area Pirates On Its Naughty List
The Federal Communications Commission’s New York Enforcement Bureau isn't letting pirate radio broadcasters rest, even for the holiday season. After another round of fines proposed in November, the FCC is going after more illegal operators in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
NPR Waves Goodbye To NPR One As New App Is Finalized
Originally launched in April 2008, the NPR News app had been long overshadowed by NPR One, its more streamlined, personalized little brother that hit the scene in 2014. Now the NPR app stands alone again, as the public radio network has finished an advanced retooling.
Women to Watch: Lucretia Lee-Arceneaux
(By Charese Fruge') Lucretia Lee-Arceneaux is a Regional Broadcast IT Engineer for iHeartMedia. She’s responsible for maintaining traditional radio and digital broadcasting electronic systems and equipment - keeping radio stations online and on air.
Apple To Favor Dolby Atmos Recordings In Royalty Change
Apple Music is set to launch a new initiative aimed at promoting the use of spatial-audio technology, particularly Dolby Atmos. the company plans to assign greater importance and royalties to streams of songs mixed with Dolby's technology.
Apple Slapped In EU Anti-Trust Case Brought On By Spotify
Apple is currently facing potential sanctions from the European Union, including a substantial fine and changes to its App Store policies, over a complaint from Spotify. Spotify alleged that Apple’s App Store control forced them to increase subscription prices.
SiriusXM, Salem Host Andrew Wilkow Rakes In Money For Vets
Salem Media Group personality Andrew Wilkow's annual Close Air Support fundraiser has raised $166,568 for various Veteran-related charities. This significantly exceeded the previous year's total by over $100,000, thanks to nationwide listener participation.
Partnership Keeps ARC Software’s Head In The Radio.Cloud
ARC Software has announced a partnership with Radio.Cloud, the industry’s first entirely cloud-native automation platform. This deal establishes ARC as the group's primary platform for affiliate research and maintenance.
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