Indianapolis Morning Radio Staple Jim Denny To Retire
After 35 years on-air, Jim Denny has announced he will retire from Cumulus Media's 95.5 WFMS in Indianapolis this December. Denny began his journey with WFMS in 1988 and later formed the Jim & Kevin Show with Kevin Freeman in 1996.
California Rock Radio Icon Dusty Street Dead At 77
The radio industry mourns the loss of pioneering personality Dusty Street, who passed away at the age of 77 over the weekend. Street's career spanned multiple decades and stations, but she is most famous for her work at KROQ and SiriusXM.
Former Y100, KLOS Personality Steve Gaspar Passes Away
Radio talent and entrepreneur Steve Gaspar passed away on October 20, in La Mesa, CA, following a brief illness. Gaspar began his career at KCBQ in San Diego under the mentorship of Buzz Bennett. He subsequently moved to Y-100 in Miami.
Vermont Public Begins New CEO Search As Scott Finn Leaves
Scott Finn, President and CEO of Vermont Public, will be stepping down at the end of the year. This comes nearly six years after he first joined Vermont Public Radio, which later merged with Vermont PBS to form Vermont Public in 2021.
Apple Considering Bringing Ads To In-House Podcasts
Apple is reportedly considering a shift in its podcast strategy by selling ads on its in-house shows. Insiders told Bloomberg the tech giant is contemplating ad sales for podcasts it owns and operates, including shows that are part of its Apple TV lineup.
Amaze Labs Introduces An AI Platform For Podcast Ad Spread
Amaze Media Labs has introduced Trailergram, a new ad product designed to help podcasters acquire and keep a dedicated audience. Utilizing AI targeting, Trailergram displays podcast ads on contextually relevant, high-quality websites.
WDRV’s Sherman and Tingle To Host BFoA’s Chicago Media Mixer
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has released more information about its second Media Mixer in Chicago on November 1 from 6-8p. Following the success of its inaugural event in New York City in July, the sequel aims to provide a valuable networking platform.
Radio’s Key To Court Gen Z: A Talk With MAB CEO Sam Klemet
How does radio recruit Gen Z? The Michigan Association of Broadcasters may have the answer. We talk with MAB CEO Sam Klemet about their Be There campaign, which is garnering success in getting broadcasting's next generation fired up about local radio and TV.
‘Diminishing Human Creativity’ Leads List Of AI Fears In The US
For all of the concerns that radio has expressed about the rise of artificial intelligence and its effect on the medium's future, recent research conducted by Cint, in collaboration with Advertising Week New York, shows those fears are shared across American industries.
As Holiday Shopping Nears, Radio’s Reach Fights Inflation Fatigue
With inflation affecting consumer behavior, radio remains a potent channel for advertisers to connect with consumers around the holidays. Preliminary data suggests spending in the 2023 holiday shopping season will follow closely with last year, nearing one trillion dollars.
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