Benztown Launches Service Providing Actor Call-Ins To Stations
Radio services provider Benztown has announced the launch of Role Callers. This new on-air enhancement service provides radio stations with paid phone actors tailored to the specific needs of each station for questions, games, and bits.
Orbyt Media Taking A.I. Tech To Affiliates In The Great White North
Canadian syndicator Orbyt Media has forged a partnership with AI-tech provider Futuri to introduce RadioGPT to the company's range of services. Utilizing GPT-4 technology along with AI story discovery via TopicPulse, RadioGPT will customize content for Orbyt's local clients by market.
Mad Dog Exit From SiriusXM Rumored After Podcast Interview
Sports radio broadcaster Chris "Mad Dog" Russo has recently hinted at a possible career reevaluation once his current commitment with SiriusXM ends next year. Russo's current contract runs through the Super Bowl.
Spotify DJ Goes Global With Expansion Into 50+ Countries
After debuting in the US and Canada earlier this year and then moving to the UK and Ireland, Spotify is taking its AI "DJ" X to dozens of new markets around the world, extending its availability to around 50 global locations.
Key Networks, CreativeReady Team On Barter For A.I. Scriptwriter
Radio syndicator Key Networks has announced a partnership with on-demand advertising solutions provider CreativeReady to facilitate radio barter sales for Spec-Mate. The new AI-powered scriptwriting service allows radio stations to generate fully scripted client-specific ads.
Bobby Bones and iHeart Extend Their Country Partnership
After a decade of success in Nashville and beyond, iHeartMedia has announced the renewal of its partnership with its top country personality Bobby Bones. Bones will continue his work as Vice President and Creative Director of iHeartCountry.
Alexis Corbin Named Executive Director For New Mexico Classical
American General Media's New Mexico classical public radio 95.5 KHFM has announced a change in leadership as Alexis Corbin is named the new Executive Director. Corbin, who has been serving as Program Director for KHFM since January, will now take charge of the station's operations.
Glenn Beck, Travis & Sexton To Touch ‘The Sky’ In Central Florida
Audacy Gainesville-Ocala's 97.3 The Sky (WSKY) will be making major changes to the station's lineup starting Labor Day. The schedule sees the removal of programs by Brian Kilmeade, Ben Shapiro, and Chad Benson.
Townsquare Stock Price Tumbles After Wide EPS Miss In Q2
After Townsquare Media made a massive share buyback to end Q2, they had one of the most anticipated earnings calls in the industry. Now that the "digital first" company has released its quarterly numbers, shareholders have gone from excited to disappointed.
Three For DC’s WTOP Elevated To News Director Roles
Hubbard Washington DC's WTOP announced three new appointments within its news leadership team. Monique Hayes is promoted to AM Broadcast News Director, Bill McFarland will become PM Broadcast News Director, and Giang Nguyen will take over as Digital News Director.
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