TikTok Leaves The Podcast Game Behind, At Least For Now
TikTok's podcast experiment, which started earlier in 2023 and spent most of the year under the radar, is coming to a close. Beta testers of "Podcasts on TikTok" received a message from the social platform announcing the feature's discontinuation.
In Boston and Wisconsin, iHeart Finds Plenty Of Partners In Hope
With more than 1,000 miles between them, three iHeartMedia stations in Boston, Madison, and Milwaukee all raised nearly three-quarters of a million dollars on December 7 and 8 for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Three Cumulus Stations Raise Texas-Sized Donations For Kids
They say everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes the generosity. Cumulus Media stations have been hard at work raising massive money in the Lone Star State via radiothon for children's hospitals in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.
Portland Radio Host In Top 10 For GRAMMYs Educator Award
Coty Raven Morris, an on-air host at Portland's All Classical Radio, has been recognized as a top-10 finalist for the Music Educator Award by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum. The winner will be honored before the GRAMMY ceremony on February 4.
In Virginia Beach, St. Jude Giving Takes Flight With The Eagle
Max Media Hampton Roads' 97.3 The Eagle (WGH) held its 31st annual St. Jude radiothon. The country station and its listeners generated $220,313.00 throughout the two-day event, for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Nielsen: Radio Is Essential To Reach Black Audiences
On December 12, Nielsen released its latest 2023 Audio Today report, focusing on the Black community. This report underscores radio's enduring relevance and effectiveness as a medium in accessing and engaging Black consumers in the US, with unmatchable reach.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Holiday Weekend Blitz(en)
(By Paige Nienaber, of course) People who have enjoyed the excitement of a Springsteen concert know that part of the experience is the pacing. It’s relentless with few interruptions. When one song ends, the band either goes right into the next song.
When You Go From Great Call To No Call, Try This
(By Chris Stonick) You had a GREAT first call. This client is a slam dunk! You told your manager that this will close - 100%! That first call should have been videoed for a “How to do a first call!” You got great notes, wrote a killer ad, and now… nothing.
Syndicated Host Tino Cochino Talks Mental Health
(By Randy Lane) Mental health goes well beyond big matters like depression, panic attacks, and eating disorders. Most of us deal with relationship issues (partners, children, parents, work), financial woes, social isolation, and anxiety.
KCRW Desperately Dodging Layoffs After Strikes Cut Revenue
In Santa Monica, NPR affiliate KCRW is staring down the barrel of layoffs to end 2023 in the face of a significant budget shortfall. In response to a projected $3 million deficit, KCRW began offering voluntary buyouts to its employees last week.
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