Indie Labels Fear Financial Squeeze In Apple’s Spatial Audio Push
Apple Music recently introduced a significant update to its royalty policy, announcing an increase of up to 10% for tracks delivered in spatial audio. Now independent labels, distributors, and trade groups are raising their concerns about technological favoritism.
SXSW EDU Sets Podcast Lineup With Sisking, Fain, and Haines
The South by Southwest EDU Conference & Festival is set to feature a diverse array of talent on its 2024 Podcast Stage, spotlighting the growing power of podcasts in engaging education, society, and culture.
The Super Bowl Ad Shuffle: Radio Is The $7m Winner For Brands
A 30-second spot in this year's Super Bowl costs $7 million. So let's say a brand decided to forgo their annual spot and poured that money into a radio campaign - how much comparative bang would they get for their buck?
Everywhere & Nowhere: Jacobs Recaps CES 2024 For AI & Radio
After another successful venture to Las Vegas, Jacobs Media President Fred Jacobs sat down to examine CES 2024. Jacobs returned to lead his annual tour for broadcasters and shared his experience, including where attendees found - and couldn't find - radio.
Rhode Island Pirates Can’t Hide From FCC Enforcers On Patrol
After starting the year pinching pirate broadcasters in Miami, the Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau is tracking down unlicensed operators in colder climates. The FCC's Boston Office is investigating an unauthorized FM broadcast from Providence, RI.
Cumulus Makes The Right Turn For Albuquerque Blood Banks
Cumulus Media Albuquerque, in collaboration with independent non-profit Vitalant Blood Donation, recently wrapped up a community blood drive. The seven-station cluster collected 114 pints of blood for a local blood bank, beating their overall goal of 100.
TEGNA Taps Rick Rogala To Lead Columbus Cluster
TEGNA Inc. has hired Rick Rogala as the new President and General Manager of its Columbus, OH cluster, including radio and television. Starting February 26, Rogala will lead Sports Radio The Fan 97.1, ESPN 1460 Columbus, and Ohio News Network Radio.
Dennis Green and Jeff Warshaw Sit Down With Chachi
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes is back with two new episodes of his original podcast, Chachi Loves Everybody. The latest episodes feature interviews with Key Networks/Sun & Fun Media COO Dennis Green and Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw.
For The First Time Since 2020, Joe Rogan Is On Apple Podcasts
After more than three years off the platform, The Joe Rogan Experience has returned to Apple Podcasts. The move comes after Rogan and Spotify worked out a new contract, without the previous exclusivity clause keeping the show only on Spotify's app.
Nathan Treece Joins Little Rock Public Radio For ‘Morning Edition’
Little Rock Public Radio, the NPR member station based out of UA Little Rock, has added Nathan Treece to their team, taking on the role of Morning Edition host and reporter. Treece has previous media experience at Little Rock's KARK-TV and KLRT-TV.
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