Programming and Sales
Survey Says Podcast Use Increases, Although Many Still Not Onboard
Rapid growth in smart speaker ownership appears to be slowing down
Programming and Sales
Programming and Sales
Radio Hits a Bumpy Road in the Car Mediascape
TechSurvey 2021 says leading reasons are less time spent in vehicles and lifestyle changes
Programming and Sales
Survey Surprises With Superb Statistics for Subscription Services
Hometown audio stream is another big winner divined from annual survey
Programming and Sales
vCreative Can Now Publish to Quu
Quu Inc. and vCreative announced an integration. “vCreative customers can now publish messages on...
Programming and Sales
Amidst Social and Economic Upheaval, Radio Continues to Flourish
Annual survey suggests some trends changed with COVID, others remained on course
NAB Show
NAB Will Honor “All Things Considered”
Iconic public radio show to be inducted into its Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Products
Adthos Ad-Server Is Free Ad-Serving App for Radio
Replaces the playout of ads by an existing automation system
Programming and Sales
Livestream Production: From Emerging Format to Industry Cornerstone
In the last year livestreaming has exploded, with dozens of startups now providing innovative...
Programming and Sales
Report Offers Guidance on Music Modernization Act
A new Library of Congress report offers guidance and resources for those looking to...
Programming and Sales
Retired General Underscores Life-Saving Potential of ATSC 3.0
During a 2021 AWARN Summit keynote, Reynold Hoover described how NextGen TV alerts can...
Programming and Sales
TikTok Radio Draws Some Attention
"It has the ability to impact every music radio station in the country"
Programming and Sales
Nielsen Highlights Encouraging Radio Trends
U.S. weekly radio listening is back up, though not yet to pre-pandemic levels
Programming and Sales
True Crime Sound Design on “Anatomy of Murder”
The audio team behind “Anatomy of Murder” shows why there’s room for more than...
Business and Law
Bloomberg Makes Audio Moves
Syndicated news gains affiliates; signs podcast deal with iHeartMedia
Programming and Sales
Drury Awards Celebrate High School Radio
“It’s a blessing to be part of it and watch the next generation of...
Programming and Sales
Are Podcast Listeners Open to More Ads?
Survey from Cumulus and Signal Hill says yes, explores trends in medium
Programming and Sales
Programming From Grace Broadcast Honors Veterans for Memorial Day
The “Above & Beyond” vignettes are one way for stations to celebrate Medal of...
Programming and Sales
2021 Service to America Award Honors Stations for Community Work
The 28 finalists raised more $43.4 million in funds and donations
Programming and Sales
Maps Identify Top-Earning Podcasts by Country
Debt consolidation firm put together these estimates by country and genre
Programming and Sales
iHeart Launches “Private Marketplace” for Podcasts
Programmatic platform provides scale, “psychographic” targeting
Programming and Sales
Radio Is Well Positioned for Shot Advocacy
Here are some ways your station can help
Programming and Sales
FEMA Dials up IPAWS Playbook
Collection of online materials to help alert originators successfully design emergency messaging available
Global
Support for Live Music and Artists Culminate on Europe Day
The musical performances will be made available to public radio stations worldwide starting May...
Programming and Sales
Nielsen Reports “Big Gains” for Radio Listening
Audience in March is back to 96% of what it was a year ago
Programming and Sales
iHeart Partners With Big Brothers Big Sisters
Organization is chosen by company’s social justice grant program
Programming and Sales
NFL, iHeartMedia Launch NFL’s Podcast Network
One official calls it "an incredible moment for iHeart"
Global
Saturday Is Vinylthon, to Celebrate Records
College Radio Foundation raises money and celebrates vinyl
Business and Law
Tribal and HBCU Stations Receive Public Media Funds for Coronavirus Outreach
More than $300,000 awarded to coordinate COVID-19 PSAs
Programming and Sales
College Radio Felt Pandemic Effects Too
For students, tips and lessons from an unprecedented year
Programming and Sales
Xperi Says Pandemic Put Emphasis on Dashboard
Company says its survey shows the ongoing importance of radio
Programming and Sales
Bouvard: Radio “Owns the Car”
He riffs on the latest data from Edison Research’s “Share of Ear” study
Programming and Sales
Catch the Buzz With Listeners
Here are ideas to capitalize on the pending arrival of cicadas
Programming and Sales
Audacy/Entercom Signs Deal With Big Sportsbook
Deal designates BetMGM as a preferred sports betting partner
Business and Law
APM Is Launch Partner for Samsung Podcasts
Users of Galaxy phones can access them via Samsung Free
People News
Berge Takes the Reins in Eau Claire for IHM
Industry veteran Rick Hencley retires effective April 1
Programming and Sales
Entercom Expands Gambling Radio to Chicago
Will use an HD-2 channel of its 105.9 outlet
Programming and Sales
Pandora, Spotify and iHeart Radio Lead in Brand Awareness
Infinite Dial survey suggests 50–50 split between solo and group listening to online media
Programming and Sales
Data Says AM/FM Radio Still Leads in Automotive Environment
Numbers from latest Infinite Dial also suggest a drop in vehicle use
Programming and Sales
Despite Disruptions in 2020, Media Consumption Trends Upwards
Latest Infinite Dial sees smart speaker sales benefiting from increased numbers working from home