Nielsen Data Gives Radio a Foothold With World Cup Fans
The FIFA World Cup arrives on US soil this summer for the first time since 1994, and Nielsen's pre-tournament audience data contains a finding account execs will want in their pitch decks: American soccer fans over-index on sports radio by double digits.
Do Opposites Really Attract?
(Randy Lane) Back in the day, there was a morning show character formula called “Dick, Dork, Dear.” It was simple and easy to remember. Many shows tried to force themselves into that three-person box. But today’s successful shows don’t follow a fixed formula.
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon to EVP, Strategy and Growth
DMR/Interactive has named Tony Bannon EVP of Strategy and Growth. Bannon joined DMR/Interactive in December 2019 as VP of Marketing Strategy, helping shape the company’s strategy during media consumption habits caused by the COVID pandemic.
Blast from the Past: Wixie’s Whirlybird Watch, 1966
Happy Friday! This week's Blast From The Past comes from the Radio Ink archives courtesy of Jim Hampton, who shared a snapshot of the full WXYZ airstaff gathered around something most stations could only dream about in 1966: their very own helicopter.
Salem and Cumulus Shake on Larry O’Connor Syndication
Salem Media Group and Cumulus Media are collaborating to take Larry O'Connor's morning show national. O'Connor & Company, which airs on Cumulus's WMAL in Washington, DC, will expand to serve as Salem Media's flagship national morning program beginning May 4.
Chachi Loves Adam Taylor & ‘American Afterlife’ In New Podcasts
Benztown has released two new episodes of Chachi Loves Everybody, hosted by Benztown President Dave "Chachi" Denes. The latest installments feature APM Music President Adam Taylor and the creative team behind the fiction podcast American Afterlife.
Ben Arden Brings Years of FCC Media Bureau Experience to NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed 15-year FCC veteran Ben Arden as SVP and Deputy General Counsel, bringing his regulatory background to lead the organization's policy and legal advocacy before the commission at a crucial time.
PQ Media: Digital Audio Tops Growth as Radio Spend Silo Shrinks
Global consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest point in decades, media's share of discretionary spending has hit a 27-year low, but broadcast radio is navigating the turbulence with digital audio tying for the strongest growth of any tracked media category.
Cumulus Expands Local Market Research for Sales Teams
Cumulus Media is building out an alternative intelligence layer for its sales teams, announcing partnerships with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions to bring consumer lifestyle data and brand-awareness measurement to its stations.
Audacy Taps DAZN, Soros Fund Execs for Board of Directors
Audacy is looking to the worlds of sports streaming and media investment to sharpen its board. Walker Jacobs, Global Chief Revenue Officer and President of DAZN USA, and Gabriel Brotman of Soros Fund Management have been named to the Board of Directors.
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