Study: No In-Dash AM/FM Is Major Dealbreaker for US Car Buyers
As automakers continue testing the waters of removing terrestrial radio access from vehicles, new Nielsen research suggests the experiment carries real risk: roughly half of US car buyers say they would walk away from a car purchase entirely without it.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Say Yes To A Mess
(Paige Nienaber) We're in Show Business, but the bottom-dwelling Circus Freak level of Show Business, so it's always been a source of dismay to me when talent balks at venturing outside their comfort zone. A daredevil attitude toward content goes a long way.
From FuboTV To FM: Flatley Comes to Connoisseur Long Island
Connoisseur Media is putting its Long Island sales operation under new leadership. Chris Flatley, a Long Island native with more than 15 years in national ad sales, becomes the cluster's new Director of Sales, succeeding Darren DiPrima, who moves to Station Manager.
Houston’s Reggie and Ron Radiothon Scores 72,000 Meals
For the second year, Audacy Houston's SportsRadio 610 (KILT-AM) raised more than $24,000 for the Houston Food Bank through its Reggie and Ron Radiothon. The annual event is hosted by In the Loop's Reggie Adetula and The Drive's Ron Hughley.
CTV Growth Earns Gallant An EVP Title At Binnie Media
As connected TV becomes a bigger revenue opportunity for radio, it is becoming a bigger priority at Binnie Media. After joining the company earlier this year, Jodie Gallant has been named Executive Vice President of Strategy for Integrated Marketing.
Phil Becker Joins CMG Radio As Corporate Audience Growth VP
He most recently served as Executive Vice President of Content for Alpha Media until its acquisition by Connoisseur Media last year; now Phil Becker will be authoring his next chapter at Cox Media Group in a newly created radio leadership role tailored to his skills.
Shawn Farrington Named VP Of Content At KHCB Houston
KHCB Media Group is consolidating its entire content strategy under one new leader. Houston's KHCB 105.7 has named Shawn Farrington as VP of Content and On-Air Operations, tasking him with overseeing the Christian radio ministry's multiplatform efforts.
Elvis Duran Gets Into Pod Production with Heyman, MCM Studios
iHeartMedia syndicated host Elvis Duran and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman are among those teaming on a new podcast, vodcast, and creator development company to help brands and media personalities produce and monetize premium content.
Museum Of Broadcast Communications Opens Charity Auction
From syndicated morning shows to Sunday sports booths, radio is joining in a new charity auction from the Museum of Broadcast Communications, with every winning bid going toward the institution's educational programming for young broadcasters.
When Bad Behavior is More Than a Bad Moment
(Mike McVay) The morning talent is accused of spousal abuse, leading to an arrest and a court battle. The high-profile midday talk talent is involved in a case of road rage. These things, and more, have graced the headlines of news in communities and across the nation.
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