Headlines
Westwood One Will Close Its News Operation on Aug. 30
Company cites need for “critical decisions about deployment of resources”
Programming and Sales
Programming and Sales
Contest Missteps Slip Up Two Texas Stations
FCC plans fines on stations that failed to hand out prizes in a timely...
Headlines
It’s Confirmed: SiriusXM Will Acquire Stitcher
Says podcast play will give it “largest addressable audience” in U.S. digital audio
Programming and Sales
Who’s Next Into the Radio Hall of Fame?
Nominee list is out; October induction will be a virtual event and live broadcast
Programming and Sales
Arkansas Broadcaster Puts WebDAD to Use
Baker Broadcasting uses it to manage remote broadcasting problems in the pandemic era
Guest Commentaries
Radio Is the Local Lifeblood for Brands During COVID-19
In good times people like to advertise, in bad times, people have to advertise
Programming and Sales
No-cost Targeted Programming Is a Win-Win
Content available at little or no cost is a boon as radio searches for...
Business and Law
Broadcast Radio Ads Tank While Digital Holds Up
BIA revises its outlook; OTA ad spending to drop more than 10%
Guest Commentaries
Public Service Radio for Lockdown: Citizens and Technology
The pandemic has brought out the best from many institutions including Europe's public service...
Reader's Forum
Letter: Helping Sisters High School With a Three-Hop Marti
Graduates, families could tune to KNLX and listen while watching from their cars
Headlines
College Media Convention Will Be Virtual-Only
Event had been planned for Baltimore in October
Headlines
Foundation Helps Community Stations Pay the Power Bill
Sun Radio Foundation is accepting applications for $250 gifts for needy stations
Guest Commentaries
The New Normal for Programming, Personality & Promo
Thoughts for programmers and content managers about radio best practices in this new environment
Programming and Sales
Ed Asner Is Featured in Online HEAR Now Festival
Annual audio event is underway and runs through Sunday.
Programming and Sales
How WOGO Helped a Wisconsin School Graduate Seniors
An AM/FM broadcast, a parade through town and even drone video
Programming and Sales
Big Podcasters Generate Big Numbers
Financial site provides some data reference points
Programming and Sales
“Dan Sweeney’s One Hit Wonders” Available Free to Broadcasters
Each program is approximately 55 minutes and features unique stories for almost 2300 “one...
Promo Power
This Is the Time to Make Connections
Thoughts about local radio advertising during this or any business crisis
Business and Law
Bouvard: More People Are “Ready to Go”
Cites Nielsen data showing encouraging trends for radio business
Business and Law
MMTC Seeks Donated Gear for Broadcaster Hit by Protest
Kongsue Xiong runs an AM station in St. Paul
News and Business
KEXP Podcast Blurs the Lines Between Live and Studio
Engineer Kevin Suggs records a live session for podcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming and more
Programming and Sales
Westwood One Slams NYC-Based Ad Buying Assumptions
Says there is no evidence to support “the myth that no one is driving...
Programming and Sales
NAB Unveils Service to America Finalists
Townsquare shines among radio nominees
Business and Law
LeGeyt Reiterates NAB Opposition to Performance Fees
In Capitol Hill appearance, he cites local ad revenue as being "currently on life...
Programming and Sales
Westwood One’s Wordock on Maintaining — and Monitoring — Podcast Audiences
The Westwood One Podcast Network executive editor offers strategies and analytics tools for engaging...
Programming and Sales
Skyview Networks Pushes Ad Tailored Campaigns
Satellite program distributor highlights regional distribution options
Programming and Sales
EMF Launches Podcast Distribution Effort
Christian radio network leader announces Accessmore platform
Programming and Sales
Radio Listening Audiences Rebound Despite Pandemic Impact
Nielsen report finds those with greater spending optimism are more likely to be heavy...
Business and Law
iHeart Offers Programmatic “COVID Recovery Program”
Includes location-based messaging that takes into account different local reopening conditions
Programming and Sales
Alexander Broadcasting Honors Selma First Responder
Unusual times call for innovative community service
News and Business
New Gear and SBE Volunteers Boost NCRS
Raleigh’s revived SBE chapter helped this longtime reading service revamp its studios
Programming and Sales
Cox Assesses Radio Listening
Says “feel-good” stories, humor and local virus updates are valued
Programming and Sales
Amidst Stay-at-Home Orders, Radio Listenership Remains Strong
But trio of surveys also reveal that more education is needed on how to...
Programming and Sales
Registry Highlights the Sounds We Love to Hear
Mister Rogers, Maria Callas and Cheap Trick are part of the 2019 National Recording...
Programming and Sales
Grace Broadcast Is Selling Self-Care Audio Clips
“In This Together” series created in response to station requests
News Makers
Voicecorps Ensures Low-Vision Ohioans Stay Informed During Pandemic
Reading service volunteers adapt to record remotely to comply with Ohio governor's stay at...
Programming and Sales
Four in Ten Techsurvey 2020 Respondents Own “Hearables”
Numbers skewed towards younger and ethnic listeners
Programming and Sales
COVID Virginia to Help Listeners Be “Together in Isolation”
New radio station in southwest Virginia seeks to inform locals about coronavirus, connect the...
Programming and Sales
Techsurvey 2020 Says Home Stations Leads the Streaming Audio Pack
And the best part is, they are free!
Programming and Sales
Techsurvey 2020 Tracks Smart Speaker Success
Privacy concerns are the elephant in the room
Programming and Sales
TechSurvey 2020 Looks at Podcast Growth
Says more than one in four now listens to podcasts weekly