New Season Of Blowback Examines 9/11 and Afghanistan
Political history podcast Blowback announced its impending fourth season, set to premiere on August 25. The season will delve into the war in Afghanistan, offering fresh insights and shedding light on its complex dynamics.
Tucson’s KTUC Returns To Talk Radio After 25 Years
Cumulus Media has re-launched's Tucson's oldest radio station, KTUC-AM, as Freedom 1400, shifting from an Adult Standards format to Conservative Talk. This transformation took place on August 21, at midnight, and was followed by the unveiling of Freedom 1400's new website.
Radio Enters Auto Lobbyists’ Crosshairs Ahead Of AM Act Autumn
With the Senate returning after its August recess following Labor Day, and the House resuming on September 12, broadcasters and pro-radio legislators are preparing for the fight ahead with the AM For Every Vehicle Act - but so are automakers and their spending reflects that.
AM’s Ads Are Killing The Band Faster Than Automakers Ever Could
(By Andrew Colton) AM should be a place where communities come together, but when I constantly hear ads targeting men with erectile dysfunction interspersed with PSAs from the NAB demanding that AM radio be saved, I feel as if I’m the only one getting the joke.
Nielsen Audio Gives Their Secrets To Audience Analytics
How do you use your audience analytics? There are the obvious applications: Highlight the numbers in media kits and sales presentations and break out demographics on your website. The trouble with this approach is that it doesn’t tell your station’s story.
Bob Pittman Teams With Neuroscientist For Keynote Address
iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman is set to take the stage at Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver on Wednesday for a significant keynote with Dr. David Eagleman. Eagleman, affiliated with Stanford University, is an internationally acclaimed author and entrepreneur.
Would Your Radio Station Survive A Disaster?
(By Michael Zwerling) On Saturday, August 19, the station I own, KSCO-AM, planned to air a program about how to prepare for the next large earthquake. Ironically, we lost Pacific Gas And Electric Company power during the first few minutes of the program.
From Hawaii To NC, Radio Remains United In Helping Maui
In the wake of the devastating wildfires on the island of Maui, the radio community continues to mobilize to provide support and raise funds for the affected residents. Two more significant efforts have emerged to contribute to the recovery process.
Dayton’s ‘Oasis’ The Latest Acquisition By Catholic Talk Network
Slightly more than a year after flipping to unique Oldies format "The Oasis," Grant County Broadcasters is selling WNKN in Middletown, OH to religious broadcaster Relevant Radio. The station's audience had surged to 115,600 in July 2023, up from 59,900 in February.
Rhode Island Inducting Plenty Of Radio Names Into Hall Of Fame
The Rhode Island Radio and TV Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2023 to be inducted at its annual ceremony on September 21. Of the seven broadcasters chosen for the honor, four come from radio.
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