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.
With New App and Image, SiriusXM Wants To Be Spotify ‘Antidote’
After months of teases and promotion, SiriusXM released its new, revamped streaming app on Thursday. The app, now available on the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Fire devices, and the web, leans heavily into user discoverability and personalization.
The Kids Are Alright
We asked our 30 and Under Superstars several questions to get a young, fresh perspective on the state of the radio industry. One of those questions was, "What can stations and companies do to retain younger industry professionals?" Here's what they said:
NYC’s Lite FM Goes Heavy On The Charity For Hassenfeld
iHeartMedia New York City's 106.7 Lite FM concluded its sixth Hope for the Holidays Radiothon, raising an incredible $1,632,000 for the Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone. Hassenfeld is known for its outstanding care across various pediatric conditions.
Blast From The Past: WRBC-AM, July 1971
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features the jocks of WRBC-AM in Jackson, MS on July 16, 1971. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
