Is Radio Now The Underdog?
(By John Shomby) The definition of “Underdog”: In a competition, the person or team considered to be the weakest and the least likely to win. Does this define radio’s position right now? Consumer choices have grown immensely in three areas:
Should Radio Step Away From The AI Guardrails?
(By Buzz Knight) This past week I moderated a panel at NAB Show New York about AI and radio. As I was heading to the city, I saw a billboard that read, “AI is moving fast, but what guardrails do we need?”
Chris Houchens Chosen As Glasgow GM For Commonwealth
Commonwealth Broadcasting has enlisted Chris Houchens as the new General Manager for its Glasgow, KY cluster. Houchens will oversee Nash 103.7 (WHHT), 104.7 The Score (WCDS), and GlasgowNews1.com. His tenure is set to begin on November 1.
Boston Radio’s Kevin Karlson Dies Unexpectedly At 59
The Boston radio community is coming to terms with the sudden loss of Kevin Karlson, a staple of morning radio at iHeartMedia's 100.7 WZLX since 2005. The news of Karlson's passing was first announced by WZLX on X on Friday.
Michael DelGiorno Joins iHeart Nashville With Syndication Coming
iHeartMedia Nashville has revealed that radio veteran Michael DelGiorno will join the cluster's Talkradio 98.3 & 1510 WLAC starting November 6. The new multi-year agreement also includes the syndication of DelGiorno's Your Morning Show to other outlets.
Mike Rice Returns To Northern Colorado AM For Play-by-Play
Veteran sports broadcaster Mike Rice is making a comeback to Greeley, CO's KFKA-AM, taking on the role of play-by-play announcer for the University of Northern Colorado's men’s basketball team. Rice previously worked at KFKA from 1991 to 2002.
‘History of Everything’ Creators Add Mystery To Their Repertoire
Airwave Podcast Network, creator of the well-known History of Everything podcast and YouTube channel, has released a new science podcast, Mystery of Everything. The debut features a double episode, with subsequent episodes dropping every Monday.
Kids Are Steering Older Audiences To Podcasts, Study Finds
A new study from the analytics division of global advisory firm UTA is shedding light on the burgeoning children's podcast market. All Ears: The Booming Children’s & Family Podcast Market focuses on American children aged three to 12 and their podcast listening habits.
OUT NOW: Who Are Radio’s Best Managers?
Feel like your sales bag is out of tricks? Radio Ink’s October 2023 issue offers plenty of treats for sales reps and managers, including an in-depth interview with Midway Broadcasting Corp.'s Melody Spann Cooper.
LABF Honors David Gleason, Discusses Archival Importance
David Gleason received the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation’s first-ever Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award during NAB Show New York. The LABF also hosted a panel on the importance of stations archiving and preserving their content.
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