Radio’s Reach Shifted Further To Digital In Q2
A new report by Edison Research's Share of Ear survey, updated to reflect Q2 2023, reveals that AM/FM radio remains a robust force in the total audio listening space, particularly in terms of reach. This also expands to include an increased digital footprint.
Digitizing Your Audience for Revenue Growth
Is your station streaming content on digital platforms? Do you have effective tools for monetizing your digital audience? If you answered "yes" to the first questions, but "no" to the second ... your station is losing money. So how do radio sellers and managers fix that?
Radio Ink Welcomes Columnists Charese Fruge’ and John Shomby
Radio Ink is excited to welcome two highly respected voices in the radio industry to its team of columnists. Both John Shomby and Charese Fruge' are joining the ranks for our digital headlines, leveraging their extensive experience and expertise to benefit readers.
Atlanta’s Smooth Jazz Brings Groceries To 200 Families In Need
Davis Broadcastings's Smooth Jazz 101/100 (WJZA) is helping around 200 Atlanta families facing food insecurity with a free grocery shopping experience. The station is hosting the Goodr Pop-up Grocery Market with help from local businesses and sponsors on Saturday, August 26.
How Do Radio’s Best PDs Keep Programming Local These Days?
"Live and Local." It's said to be the essence of radio. But in the era of RIFs and budget cuts, sometimes dayparts become voicetracked from afar or subbed entirely for network programming. So how do the Best Program Directors fight back?
Fresh Face Vont Leak Leaps From Des Moines To The Twin Cities
Davontae "Vont" Leak is set to become the new night show host at iHeartMedia Twin Cities' 101.3 KDWB starting on August 21. Leak, who graduated from William Paterson University this past Spring, briefly spent time this summer at iHeart's KKDM and WHO in Des Moines, Iowa.
Trailblazing Hispanic Broadcaster Felix Viera Passes At 74
Respected Hispanic radio host Felix Viera has passed away at the age of 74. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Viera was a key voice in Connecticut at Dinamica 1120 (WPRX-AM), where he hosted shows like Hablando En Serio and Amanacer En Mi Tierra.
vCreative Adds A.I. As A Brainstorming Tool Inside vPPO
vCreative is the latest radio company to lean into artificial intelligence. The company is deploying AI Script Assist, a new feature powered by ChatGPT-4 technology. This tool is integrated into vCreative's Paperless Production Order software as an add-on.
Red Apple Audio Networks Passes The 200 Affiliate Milestone
After 18 months, Red Apple Audio Networks - a division of John Catsimatidis' Red Apple Media - has crossed the 200 affiliate threshold in the United States. Since its inception, the network has expanded into 15 of the Top 25 DMA's.
Chris Gethard Leaves The SiriusXM Fold For Libsyn Deal
Comedian Chris Gethard's podcast Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People has gone independent after more than seven years of collaboration with SiriusXM's Earwolf comedy podcast network. Gethard has opted for an exclusive, multiyear advertising partnership with Libsyn's AdvertiseCast marketplace.
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