YouTube and UMG Make A.I. Pledge Around Music and Artists
YouTube has announced a new partnership with Universal Music Group and other leading figures in the music industry to embrace AI technology and foster creativity while maintaining responsibility and protecting artists. The collaboration focuses on three principles.
Cumulus Study: Agencies Have Historically High Podcast Interest
The interest in podcast advertising among agencies and brands has reached a nine-year peak, according to the latest study conducted in June 2023 by the Cumulus Media/Westwood One Audio Active Group and Advertiser Perceptions.
Not Even NHTSA Could Stop Radio’s Ad Play Driving Off A Cliff
The radio advertising landscape took a notable downturn for the week of August 14 through 20, 2023, as the top five national advertisers recorded the worst week of spot plays for the year to date, even as the Labor Day holiday weekend rapidly approaches.
Veritonic Adds Former Spotify Algorithm Chief Jon Gibs As Advisor
Audio analytics and research provider Veritonic has announced a strategic partnership with former Spotify Global Director and Principal Data Scientist Jon Gibs. During his tenure at Spotify, Gibs worked on the company's recommendation algorithms.
The ‘Big Three’ Still Rule Podcasting As Video And Audio Split
New findings by media research firm Coleman Insights and podcast consultancy Amplifi Media challenge traditional perceptions of podcasts as exclusively audio-based content. The full data is to be presented at Podcast Movement Denver on August 24th.
ESPN Radio Confirms New Network Lineup To Start In September
After layoffs, rumors, and major moves, ESPN Radio has unveiled its national weekday lineup that will start September 5. The new roster features both veteran radio hosts and fresh voices for ESPN.
KUT’s ‘Tacos of Texas’ Podcast Is Coming Back For Thirds
Austin NPR affiliate KUT's Tacos of Texas podcast, hosted by Mando Rayo, is returning for its third season, with a renewed focus on the culture, roots, and lesser-known stories surrounding Tex-Mex and indigenous cuisine.
Political Cash Heaved Into Fading TV Market While Radio Gets 5%
The same week that traditional broadcast and cable television viewership's rapid and steady decline reached a significant milestone, radio received more perplexing and somewhat embarrassing news about political ad spend within the medium in 2023.
Corey Crockett’s Major Move: Now Audacy Programming Director
A year and a half after joining Audacy, the company announced Corey Crockett has been promoted to Director of Programming. Crockett has been instrumental in leading Audacy initiatives such as Hip Hop Made, I'm Listening, 1Thing, and Launch.
WMGK’s Cord and Vassalotti To Fill DeBella Slot In Philadelphia
More than a month after Philadelphia morning radio staple John DeBella retired from Beasley Media Group's 102.9 WMGK, the company has found his successor. The Matt Cord Show with Steve Vassalotti is set to debut on Tuesday, September 5th.
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