Majority of US House Opposes New Radio Royalties
As Congress pushes toward the finish line on the AM For Every Vehicle Act, legislators are showing increased support for radio’s financial protection as well. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained a simple majority of support within the US House of Representatives.
Radio Wallops Spotify, Pandora In Ad-Supported Audio Disparity
"Only 5% of Americans listen to ad-supported Spotify in a typical day....64% listen to AM/FM radio." So says Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard in the wake of seven new findings on ad-supported audio from Edison Research’s Share of Ear report.
In The Connected Car, Radio Remains The Favored Audio Source
As traditional radio works on securing its position in the dashboard, new data shows audio remains a cornerstone of the in-car experience, outpacing other digital amenities in modern vehicles. Audacy has unveiled findings from four surveys focusing on user engagement.
Radio Ink Brings You The Sights And Sessions Of SXSW
As the second week of the South By Southwest Conference and Festivals kicks off in Downtown Austin, TX, Radio Ink will take you into the magic of international audio, advertising, and music courtesy of our columnist and contributor Charese Fruge.
Lessons From The Pandemic
(By Mike McVay) Tomorrow is the fourth anniversary of the day the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I remember where I was as I am sure most do, too. In my case, I flew from Atlanta where I was working returning to my home state on March 13.
For Whom The Bell Tolls
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, major Canadian radio broadcast company Bell Media announced it was selling 45 of its 103 radio stations. A spokesperson said radio is "not a viable business anymore."
What Would Drew Do?
(By Buzz Knight) I recently had the good fortune to interview Country Music Singer-Songwriter Drew Baldridge on my Takin A Walk podcast. When he lost his label deal a few years ago when the pandemic hit, he approached the challenge in a simple and clever way.
Vegas Station That Started ‘Coast To Coast AM’ Turns In License
Audacy has filed for the cancellation of the FCC license for KDWN-AM, known at the end of its life as "The Talk of Las Vegas." The longtime talk station is better known as the original signal where Art Bell started West Coast AM, which would become Coast to Coast AM.
Judy Lakin Joins Audacy Houston As General Sales Manager
Audacy has appointed Judy Lakin as the new General Sales Manager for its Houston operations. With more than three decades in broadcast leadership, Lakin comes to Audacy after her tenure as President of Houston's Vista14 Advertising Agency.
MIW Picks Memphis APD Kiran Riar For Programming Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has named Kiran Riar as the 2024 recipient of the Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Now in its sixth year, this initiative is tailored for women in music programming, offering them a year-long mentorship.
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