The Weather Channel Radio Network Takes A Longer Skyview
The Weather Channel Radio Network and Skyview Networks have renewed and expanded their partnership to include sales for short-form terrestrial radio and podcasting inventory. Effective January 1, this extended collaboration covers over 100 radio stations nationwide.
After LMS Error, FCC Extends LPFM Application Window
The Media Bureau announced an extension to the filing window for new station construction permits for low-power FM broadcasters. Initially opened on December 6 and set to close on December 13, the window has now been extended to noon ET on Friday, December 15.
SiriusXM and Liberty Media Consolidate To Create ‘New SiriusXM’
In an expected organizational move, Sirius XM and Liberty Media Corporation announced a transformative agreement to combine Liberty Media's Liberty SiriusXM tracking stock group, LSXMA, LSXMB, and LSXMK, with the satellite broadcaster and streamer.
Elon Musk Biographer Goes Beyond Book In New Podcast
Walter Isaacson, most recently known for his bestselling biography on Elon Musk, has released a four-part podcast series with iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope. The series, titled On Musk, follows Isaacson's experience shadowing the enigmatic Musk.
Warner Bros. Discovery Signs Podcast Alliance With Spotify
Spotify and Warner Bros. Discovery have entered into a partnership to enhance the TV and film giant with podcast distribution and monetization. Spotify's Megaphone will now be responsible for hosting and distributing Warner Bros. Discovery’s range of podcasts.
Indianapolis PD Mike Killabrew Rises To Cumulus’ Cluster OM
Cumulus Media Indianapolis has promoted Mike Killabrew to Operations Manager for its six stations. Initially joining the Cumulus Indianapolis cluster in May 2022 as Program Director for WJJK, WNDX, and WXNT-AM, he will continue that role alongside his new duties.
Bouvard: AM/FM Is ‘Centerpiece’ Of Ad-Supported Audio
Cumulus Media and Westwood One Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard is offering his overview of Edison Research's latest "Share of Ear" data on ad-supported audio, updated for Q3 2023, including the return of AM/FM in-car listening to pre-pandemic levels.
Los Angeles AM Raises More Than A Million Dollars In PastaThon
iHeartMedia Los Angeles' KFI-AM 640 concluded its 13th annual KFI PastaThon event to an astounding sum, garnering more $1.3 million and collecting 81,000 pounds of pasta and sauce for Caterina’s Club, a non-profit fighting kids' food insecurity in Southern California.
Powerful PDs Predict The Future: 2024 Update
(By Mike McVay) Earlier this year, I assembled a group of some of the industry’s most powerful PDs for Radio Ink to ask them about the industry’s future, short and long-term. Before 2024, let’s check in.
Amazon Beat Black Friday, But They Couldn’t Have Done It Alone
(By John Shomby) Black Friday is traditionally a day when retailers flex their muscles, but a few weeks back, Amazon took that to a whole new level. The mega-retailer and the NFL joined forces for the first Black Friday NFL telecast in history.
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