Beasley Takes WJBR All-Digital With Philadelphia Piggyback
Beasley Media Group has officially moved Mix 99.5 (WJBR) out of Wilmington, DE to a new home in the neighboring market of Philadelphia. WJBR's programming will now piggyback as the HD2 signal for Beasley's 95.7 Ben FM (WBEN).
Meredith Frye Joins Forcht’s Forces As General Manager
Forcht Broadcasting Radio & Digital has announced the appointment of Meredith Frye as the new General Manager for its London, KY-based stations. Starting October 6, Frye will manage WWEL, WANV, and WFTG-AM, working alongside the existing staff.
LABF Launches Educational Webinar Series On Radio
The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation has released an on-demand, three-part webinar series offering insights from radio and podcasting leaders on a range of topics including programming, syndication, marketing, sales, branding, and more.
First International Student Broadcasting Championship Opens
Australia-based Ramp Media has unveiled the International Student Broadcasting Championship, a new global competition aimed at connecting student broadcasters in radio and digital with industry professionals and job opportunities.
Cumulus Moves The Vibe Up The Dial In Kansas City
Cumulus Media Kansas City has shifted its CHR 95.7 The Vibe (KMJK) to a new frequency, 107.3. The move coincides with the dropping of syndicated morning and night programming during the week in favor of local personalities.
NPR’s College Podcast Challenge Returns For Scholarship Chance
NPR has reintroduced its College Podcast Challenge, offering students the opportunity to share their stories while competing for a $5,000 grand prize scholarship. The contest is now open for entries until January 5, 2024.
The Athletic Makes Local Podcast Cuts As Owners Aim For Profit
The Athletic, acquired by The New York Times in 2022, is scaling back its local podcasts while focusing more on national audio content. Sources inside The Athletic say the shift is strictly audio, and beat reporters will continue to write local coverage.
Why Radio Can’t Afford To Ignore The Multicultural Majority
New research reveals that white people between the ages of 13 and 49 are now more influenced by Hispanic, Black, and Asian cultures than ever before. This shift has important implications for radio and audio advertising for an increasingly multicultural audience.
Catching Up With Radio’s 30 & Under Superstars: Kaylin Mozdzen
Before the nomination window for Radio Ink's 2023 30 and Under Superstars closes on Monday at 5p ET, we're checking in with some of last year's class of honorees for an update. Today, we talk with Cumulus Media's Kaylin Mozdzen.
Brick-and-Mortar Sees 20% Lift After Cutting All Ads But Audio
What if a small business cut out all advertising except audio advertising for six weeks? This was the purpose of a new case study that underscores the effectiveness of audio advertising in driving foot traffic to brick-and-mortar businesses.
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