Forgy ‘Giddy’ For Saga’s Future In Q2 Earnings Call
"If you've ever had any Latin in high school or college, you may be able to translate this, the phrase goes like this, finis origine pendet." That's how Saga Communications CEO Chris Forgy ended the company's Q2 earnings call that saw them beat analyst expectation.
‘128% Stronger Than TV’: Dive Into Dentsu Audio Ad Study
Last week, media agency Dentsu unveiled a groundbreaking study on media attentiveness, comparing audio advertising on AM/FM radio and podcasts with visual advertisements such as TV and online display. Now Cumulus unpacks those impressive numbers.
Country Radio Broadcasters Announces New Board Post-Elections
The Country Radio Broadcasters have completed their elections for the organization’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors, featuring a mix of prominent industry professionals to help steer the organization and 2024's Country Radio Seminar in Nashville.
iHeart Revenue Takes 3.6% Dip In Q2 Amid ‘Soft’ Ad Market
The nation's largest radio group is still not immune from headwinds. iHeartMedia reported a mixed financial picture in its early morning Q2 2023 earnings report. The company's total revenue amounted to $920 million, down 3.6% compared to the same period last year.
Detroit Tigers Radio Voice Jim Price Passes Away At 81
Jim Price, former catcher for the Detroit Tigers and the team's radio broadcaster, has passed away at the age of 81. The announcement was made by the Detroit Tigers via their official X account.
Salem Posts Q2 Loss As Station Operating Income Falls 43.5%
Salem Media Group waited until after the closing bell to release its Q2 2023 financials on Tuesday, revealing mixed results alongside a quarterly loss. It's a reflection of the troubled situation where radio sits halfway through the year.
Lisa Holcomb Goes West As New Electronics Research Manager
Broadcast supplier Electronics Research has appointed Lisa Holcomb as the new Account Manager for the Western US region. In her new role, she will focus on selling ERI's offerings to radio stations, covering a wide area including Alaska, Hawaii, and extending to Texas.
LEGO & Mamamia Construct Season 2 Of ‘How To Build A Human’
Female-focused media brand Mamamia's Executive Editor Leigh Campbell and Child Development Expert Gen Muir are teaming up again for the second season of the branded podcast, How To Build A Human, sponsored by LEGO.
Acast Adds Direct Host-Read Pipeline To Its Creator Network
Independent podcast platform Acast has unveiled a new product named AdCollab, designed to streamline the host-read sponsorship buying process for podcasters on the Acast Creator Network, advertisers, and sales teams.
Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper Starting Her Own Podcast Network
Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy, has unveiled her new Gen Z-centered podcast network called The Unwell Network. Unwell is a subsidiary of Trending, a media company founded earlier this year by Cooper and her partner Matt Kaplan.















