Beasley Picking Up Its Pace On Digital After Posting $10m Q2 Loss
When we last heard a company earnings call from CEO Caroline Beasley, Beasley Media Group was putting an increased focus on expanding its digital arm. Expect to see more of that after a pre-summer slump deflated local and national revenue throughout Q2.
Spotify Gives Global Ad Agency WPP Premium Placement In Deal
Spotify and multinational communications, advertising, and public relations firm WPP have entered a global strategic partnership that will permit WPP to grant its clients priority access to Spotify's ad products, proprietary data, and creative avenues.
Libsyn Signs Two More Podcast Networks To AdvertiseCast
Libsyn has declared two more exclusive advertising agreements through its AdvertiseCast platform with partners Multitude and Upfire Digital. AdvertiseCast will assist both networks with advertisements and content monetization.
Hylton Makes In-Town Move To Regional Sales Manager For Lakes
Lakes Media Network has announced the addition of Carole Hylton as the new Regional Sales Manager for Danville/South Boston, VA. Hylton was formerly an account manager with Piedmont Broadcasting in Danville.
FCC And FEMA Schedule Nationwide EAS Test For October
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission have announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System scheduled for this fall. This upcoming test marks the seventh nationwide assessment of the EAS.
Fitz and Skyview Pen Continued Contract For ‘Country Top 40’
The long-standing partnership between Fitz, host of the country music program Country Top 40, and Skyview Networks will continue with a multi-year contract renewal, according to a joint statement by Skyview and Northstar Audio, LLC.
Ranking The Top 50 Podcasts In The US By Popularity
Edison Podcast Metrics has released its Top 50 Podcasts Ranking for Q2 2023. The data collection spanned April, May, and June of this year, and it encompasses 5,352 weekly podcast listeners in the U.S., aged 13 and above.
Michael Smith & Terrence Williams Launch Sports Podcast Network
Journalist Michael Smith and entertainment lawyer Terrence Williams are launching Inflection Network, a sports podcast network in partnership with iHeartPodcasts. This collaboration will start with the release of the third season of Comeback Stories.
PBS Is ‘Going Wild’ For The Third Time This Fall
PBS' Nature podcast, Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, announced it will return for its third season in September. The podcast, hosted by renowned wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, seeks to unpack the intricate drama involved in animal conservation.
Miami’s Power 96 Adds Johanna Gomez, Brings Back KC Chopz
Audacy Miami is making some weekday changes to Power 96 (WPOW). The station is introducing Johanna Gomez as the new midday host, and welcoming back KC Chopz for an hour-long night show. Gomez comes to WPOW from local television.
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