RadioStar 2024 Announces Its Top 7
Global talent competition RadioStar is gearing up for the climax of its 6th annual competition. Now in its sixth year, the event has reached its "Final 7" phase, featuring contestants from the UK, Canada, and Nigeria.
Chip and Joanna Gaines Launch Their First Podcast Network
HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines' Blind Nil Media has partnered with The Roost Podcast Network, a division of Rooster Teeth and Warner Bros Discovery, for the launch of a new Texas-based podcast network called Blind Nil Audio.
Caloroga Shark Media Blends Two Short-Form Podcast Brands
Caloroga Media and The Shark Deck have teamed up to form a new podcasting venture called Caloroga Shark Media. Launching with 16 diverse shows, the company will focus on producing short-form podcasts that last less than 10 minutes.
Jonathan Tineo To Program iHeart Philadelphia’s Rumba
Jonathan Tineo has been appointed as the new Program Director for iHeartMedia Philadelphia's Rumba 106.1, effective immediately. Known locally as DJ Jonathan, Tineo gained recognition as one of the area's top Latino DJs, also working as a mix show DJ for WHAT-AM.
Hispanic Radio Leader Tomás García Fusté Dead At 93
Tomás García Fusté, a crucial figure in South Florida's Spanish-language radio landscape, has passed away in Miami at the age of 93. Fusté was best known as the voice and general manager of WQBA La Cubanísima during its heyday in the 1980s and 1990s.
From the Motor City to Sin City: Sean Strife Joins iHeart Vegas
iHeartMedia Las Vegas is set to bring a new voice to Sunny 106.5. Starting October 16, Sean Strife will co-host Sunny Mornings with Joanna and Sean. Strife was previously the Midday Host, APD, and Music Director at WKQI in Detroit.
Anthony Gargano Out Of Philly Radio As Beasley Seeks Damages
Anthony Gargano has formally parted ways with Beasley Media Group's 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) in Philadelphia. A court has issued a preliminary injunction in favor of Beasley in its legal dispute against Gargano and the ALLCITY network which limits the host's options for 18 months.
WWDD? Dolly Parton Starts Limited Streaming Radio Show
Country music legend Dolly Parton is launching a four-part radio series titled What Would Dolly Do? Radio on Apple Music 1, Apple's global live-streaming radio station. The series will debut on October 25 and air weekly on Wednesdays.
ElevenLabs Adding AI Dubbing For Audio For Broadcasters
Voice cloning startup ElevenLabs has introduced AI Dubbing, a product aimed at translating speech into over 20 languages. Founded by ex-employees of Google and Palantir, the company aims to simplify the traditionally labor-intensive process of dubbing for audio content.
Audio Ads More Effective in Engagement and Emotional Intensity
Recent neuroscience and cognitive research have shown that audio advertising has a measurable edge in engaging listeners compared to other media formats. The WPP Mindshare NeuroLab study indicated that emotional intensity increased by 12% when consumers engaged with audio ads.
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