Fischer Hooks Business Development VP Role At SoundStack
SoundStack has officially appointed Michael Fischer as Vice President of Business Development. Fischer's addition aims to enhance the company's publisher discipline, encompassing customer enablement, support, and podcast business teams.
More AM Signals Being Cut In The UK In Favor Of Digital
The UK's Greatest Hits Radio, operated by Bauer, is set to turn off more AM signals as part of a digital broadcasting shift. The AM transmitters in Newcastle, South Yorkshire, and Northern Ireland will be shut down by year's end.
NPR’s All Things Considered Focuses In On ‘Trump’s Trials’
NPR is introducing Trump's Trials, a new podcast focused on the criminal investigations faced by former President Donald Trump. Hosted by Scott Detrow, the series aims to provide clear and comprehensive coverage of Trump's legal issues.
Boston AM’s DAV Radiothon Raises Big Salute For Heroes
iHeartMedia Boston's WRKO-AM raised more than $172,000 during its eighth annual Disabled American Veterans Radiothon. The event, held on Friday, November 10, spanned 13 hours in support of DAV of Massachusetts with WRKO's on-air personalities.
Cumulus Memphis Takes Radiothon To The Max With Record Sum
Cumulus Media Memphis' 98.1 The Max (WXMX) capped their 33rd Annual Radiothon with a massive win for the kids of Ronald McDonald House. The 12-hour event raised more than $640,000 - the largest annual fundraiser ever for Ronald McDonald House Memphis.
Bloomberg Gets In Musk’s Business With ‘Elon, Inc.’
Bloomberg Businessweek has launched Elon, Inc., a new weekly podcast dedicated to discussing and analyzing key developments related to Elon Musk and his various business ventures. Each episode will feature a panel of Bloomberg journalists who closely follow Musk’s companies.
Heather Cohen Named President of The Weiss Agency
The Weiss Agency has announced the promotion of Heather Cohen to the role of President, the culmination of her 16-year tenure with the firm. Cohen has been elevated from the role of Executive Vice President.
Podcasts Are iHeart’s ‘Growth Engine’ As Q3 Revenue Dips
Revealing its Q3 2023 earnings on Thursday morning, iHeartMedia, the largest owner of AM/FM stations in the US leaned into digital audio revenue, particularly in podcasting. The company reported a revenue of $952.99 million, a decrease of 3.6% from Q3 2022.
As Expected, Townsquare’s Digital Arm Carries The Day In Q3
Townsquare Media's digital-first mentality continues to pay off in its "reset year," according to CEO Bill Wilson, as the company reports its Q3 earnings. The company's total revenue for the third quarter decreased by 4.6% year-over-year to $115.1 million.
Edison: AM/FM ‘Dominates’ Spoken Word Listening In-Car
The latest findings from Edison Research and NPR's Spoken Word Audio Report indicate the genre has reached new heights of popularity. Over the last nine years, spoken word audio's share of the total listening experience has soared by 55%.
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