After Dumping AM Radio, Volvo Expands Deal With SiriusXM
The upcoming fully electric 2024 Volvo EX30 and EX90 SUVs are set to be the first Volvo vehicles equipped with SiriusXM's newest in-car entertainment system. Volvo is one of eight automakers removing AM radio from future electric offerings.
Deepfake Ads Pose A Political Season Minefield For Radio
The surge in the use of artificial intelligence this year has changed the technological landscape, but it soon could cause massive legal and financial headaches throughout the upcoming presidential primary and election cycle by way of regulatory and potential liability issues.
ICYMI: Why Do So Many Radio Ads Suck?
Admit it: you’ve heard plenty of radio ads that suck. In our five-part series, Radio Ink talked with a different expert – from local production to agency veterans – on how to stop the “suck.” See each part here and join the fight against bad ads.
The US’ First Bilingual Radio Station Celebrates 50 Years
KBBF, the first bilingual radio station in the US, marked its 50th anniversary in Sonoma County, CA. The station delivers news, music, and culture for the community in Spanish and three indigenous Mexican languages - Mixteco, Triqui, and Chatino.
Former Denver Bronco Derek Wolfe Exits Audacy’s KKFN
Derek Wolfe, former Denver Broncos defensive lineman, has decided to step away from his weekday afternoon co-hosting role at Audacy's 104.3 The Fan (KKFN). Since October 2022, Wolfe had shared hosting duties on The Drive with Darren "Dmac" McKee.
Spotify CEO Wants More A.I. Generated Ads On The App
Spotify, in its quest to further harness artificial intelligence, is contemplating the introduction of new features that will boost user engagement and streamline operations. CEO Daniel Ek shared these insights during Spotify's second-quarter earnings call.
Anne Kramer Is Hubbard’s PM Drive Pick At WTOP
Hubbard's WTOP in Washington, DC has named Anne Kramer as its new afternoon anchor. Kramer will be teaming up with co-anchor Shawn Anderson for the weekday slot in the chair Hillary Howard left last month.
Upstate SC’s ‘Father Of Talk Radio’ Jim Burnside Dead At 80
Influential South Carolina radio talent and manager Jim Burnside has passed away at 80 from cancer. He is best known for introducing modern talk radio to upstate during his tenure at WFBC-AM, now WYRD/WORD-AM.
CBS News To Sunset Its Radio Division App
CBS News Radio has announced the discontinuation of its standalone app by way of a home screen message to users saying, “The CBS News Radio app will no longer be available after July 31.” Future content is directed to the CBS News App.
Nashville’s Joe Dubin Added To MTSU Football Broadcasts
Nashville sports anchor Joe Dubin is set to become the new color commentator for the Blue Raider Radio Network's MTSU Football broadcasts this fall. He will join Chip Walters, the Voice of the Blue Raiders, in the booth for the upcoming season.
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