Audacy Adds WPAW To Bland’s Country Brand Domain
Audacy has promoted Drew Bland to the position of Regional Vice President of Country. In addition to his current roles as Brand Manager of KKWF and KMLE, Bland will now also have regional oversight of 93.1 The Wolf (WPAW) in Greensboro, NC.
Bonneville President Darrell Brown Announces Retirement
Darrell Brown, the President of Bonneville International Corporation, has announced his retirement. Tanya Vea has been appointed as the new President and Chief Operating Officer of Bonneville, starting from August 1.
Foo Fighters Guitarist’s Podcast Teaches ‘Shifty’ Riffs
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett is launching a podcast called Shred With Shifty that covers some of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time, with interviews from the musicians that made them famous across multiple genres.
Pre-Summer Podcast Revenue Avoids A Cool Down
Good news for audio: ad rates on podcasts are still holding steady heading into summer. Podcasting platform Libsyn has announced the average podcast advertising rates for May. The average CPM rate for a 60-second ad spot was comparable to April figures.
APM Studios Presents ‘Charm Words,’ New 2023 Slate
APM Studios has announced its slate of new podcasts to be released from June to October. The studios' goal is to provide high-quality and thought-provoking content that engages listeners and promotes self-worth, including diverse voices and perspectives.
Iris Podcast To Celebrate LGBTQ+ Cinema In The UK
The organizers of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival have launched the Iris Podcast, hosted by Damian Kerlin, to celebrate Pride Month. The Iris Prize offers £30,000 to the winner of a new LGBTQ+ centric film in the UK.
LAST CHANCE! Nominate Your PD By 5p ET
Nominations are open for Radio Ink's 2023 Best Program Directors in America list for a few more days. The deadline for nominating your Program Director or Brand Manager is Friday, June 16 at 5 pm ET.
iHeartMedia’s A.I. Chatbot Concerns Are Well-Founded
In a Wednesday memo to all staff, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman addressed concerns over public AI chatbots by banning their use for company projects. With AI's growing role in radio, the iHeart note is a warning for all broadcasters to be careful with the new tech.
New Sponsors For LRFA Ends Radio’s Big Month In DC
To cap off radio's massive May on Capitol Hill, twenty-one members of the House of Representatives and two Senators have added their support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The LRFA opposes any new fees or charges on local broadcast radio stations.
Could The FCC Finally Be Full In June?
According to rumors from Washington DC reported in Broadcast Law Blog, the Senate may be considering a June hearing for FCC Commissioner nominee Anna Gomez. Gomez was nominated for the open seat in May, after Gigi Sohn's withdrawal in March.
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