When Less Isn’t More
(By John Shomby) Jocks: how often have you heard the phrase “less is more” from a PD or consultant? Bet you need extra hands to count the times. This “economy of words" is directed at talk sets so we can allow maximum music.
Radio’s Late Surge Of National Advertisers Carries Into 2024
National radio advertising has kicked off the new year riding the solid momentum of 2023's end, according to the latest Media Monitors data from the first week of January. However, even as post-holiday spending continues, there was a notable absence from the list.
Joshua Claussen Raised To PD At Southern Kentucky AM
Edge Media Group has appointed Joshua Claussen as the new Program Director for Elkton, KY's WEKT-AM, per General Manager Beth Mann. He has been closely involved with WEKT programming since the station's acquisition by Mann and Edge Media in July.
Xperi Revs Up For CES 2024, Introducing Harley-Davidson First
Before CES 2024 officially got underway, Xperi took the opportunity to tout the expansion of its connected car entertainment technologies. DTS AutoStage and HD Radio are being added to more BMW and Ford models, as well as Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Report: SoundCloud Could Sell For Surprising Sum In 2024
Music streaming platform SoundCloud could come up for sale in the coming months of 2024, according to a report from the UK's Sky News. SoundCloud owners Raine Group and Temasek Holdings are potentially valuing the company at north of $1 billion.
After Fox News Split, Lara Trump Joins Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group has signed former Fox News Contributor Lara Trump to the Salem Podcast Network. The wife of Eric Trump, Lara launched her podcast, The Right View, in 2023 after being cut from Fox News due to Donald Trump's 2024 Presidential election bid.
Bootleg Kev Hops Syndication Partners To Premiere
Premiere Networks has announced a partnership with DJ Bootleg Kev the new national syndicator of The Bootleg Kev Show. The show is currently heard on 60 stations, including iHeartMedia's 'The Beat' formatted signals in LA, Miami, and Tampa.
Milwaukee Bucks To Launch NBA-First Audio Platform With GKB
Good Karma Brands is launching a new audio broadcast platform for the Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks+ Audio, this spring. Bucks+ will be a hub for exclusive, in-depth content about the team, including podcasts and on-demand audio, as well as all Bucks audio broadcasts.
Matt Parvis Joins The Sales Team At NuVoodoo
NuVoodoo Media Services has added Matt Parvis as their new Vice President of Sales, based out of Los Angeles. Parvis previously served as Vice President of Sales at AllAccess.com for 25 years, with prior experience at Radio & Records.
David Field To Audacy Staff: Bankruptcy Is ‘Dawn of a New Era’
Following Audacy's announcement that it has filed for bankruptcy as part of its financial restructuring, CEO David Field sent an internal memo to all company staff outlining what he calls, "A positive step forward for Audacy and our stakeholders, including our employees."
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