SBS Q3 Revenue Falls 7.8% As TV Branch Hangs In The Balance
Spanish Broadcasting System released its 2023 Q3 financials after market close on Wednesday, which showed a chill tied to decreased national, network, and local ad revenue alongside digital sales. This, as the company enters litigation to divest its TV portfolio.
Massachusetts AM Mourns The Loss Of ‘Happy Hec’ At 80
Fall River, Massachusetts' WSAR-AM is mourning beloved local personality, Hector Gauthier, known on-air as Happy Hec, after his passing following a brief illness. Gauthier spent 40 years broadcasting in the region, most recently hosting the Bristol County Breakfast Club.
New Local Lineup and Brand Manager For Miami’s Radio Libre
Audacy Miami is adding three local shows to the weekday lineup of Radio Libre 790 (WAXY-AM) as well as appointing Miguel ‘Mijo’ Irizarry as Brand Manager. New programs include the morning show Despierta Miami with Eli Escobar.
Ryan Seacrest Signs For Four More With iHeartRadio
iHeartMedia and Ryan Seacrest have announced the flagship personality will continue with the company through 2027. The anticipated contract renewal solidifies the longstanding relationship between iHeart and Seacrest.
Esteemed Rock Programmer Ken Anthony Joins Audacy’s Eagle
Audacy Sacramento has revamped its weekday lineup at 96.9 The Eagle (KSEG), as the station's former PM Drive host, Justin Case, moves to mornings. The shift introduces Ken Anthony as Assistant Brand Manager and the new afternoon talent.
Realm and IGN Form Gaming Podcast Alliance
Scripted podcast developer Realm has entered a comprehensive partnership with gaming news and entertainment platform IGN. This collaboration will focus on the development, production, distribution, and monetization of numerous podcast titles.
Apple Podcasts Reveal 2023’s Most Popular Shows
Apple Podcasts has revealed its most popular podcasts for 2023, with true crime podcasts continuing to captivate the most listeners. Here’s a snapshot of the top podcasts and channels of 2023 on Apple Podcasts:
LeGeyt Gets Candid About AM On Texas Public Radio
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt made an appearance on Texas Public Radio for an in-depth discussion on the state of the AM for Every Vehicle Act. LeGeyt was the featured guest on KSTX San Antonio's The Source, where he discussed AM's future with callers.
The FCC Grants EAS Extension After NAB Intervention
The FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has issued an order granting a partial extension to the compliance deadline for Emergency Alert System Participants to those who faced an unexpected delay in receiving a necessary firmware update.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Merry Fish-mas To All
(By Paige Nienaber) Gather ‘round, kiddies, and let your good old Uncle Paige tell you a scary Christmas story. It was Christmas 1993 and your Uncle Paige was flying home the weekend before the holidays from the station in New York.
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