News and Business
AM/FM Radio Leads the Way for Ad-Supported Audio in the Car
Overall, in-car listening has rebounded from its pre-pandemic dip, per Edison Research
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Bouvard Says Latest Data “Smashes AM/FM Radio’s Drive Time Myth”
He explains why he's excited about the latest Total Audience Report from Nielsen
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Grimes to Leave Westwood One; Jones Will Step In
Berner thanks Grimes for her "pivotal role in our success"
Programming and Sales
Westwood One Renews Deal With TM Studios
Agreement covers barter representation and audio services
Headlines
Westwood One Notifies Affiliates of Move to New Satellite Receiver
Change will affect affiliates with XDS, i6420 receivers
Programming and Sales
Cumulus Highlights AM/FM for Reaching Bettors
The company says listeners have more experience with sports betting than TV viewers
Programming and Sales
Public Radio Gets a “Marketplace Minute”
Marketplace program lineup has partnership with Westwood One
Tech and Gear
C-Band Migration Underway for Dish Users
Some in satellite sector worry about filter shortage
People News
Three Promoted at Westwood One
Stephens to head programming, Seymour becomes head of ops
Programming and Sales
Reports Offer Insights on the Podcast Listener
Podcasting is one area that continues to see significant growth, so say Westwood One...
Programming and Sales
Determining How Many Ads a Station Needs to Run to Get Results
A new study offers guidance as to how much and how often an audience...
Business and Law
Westwood One’s TM Studios Finds Familiar New Owners
Famed jingle and production house purchased by company vets
Headlines
How Westwood One Views the C-Band Migration
A Q&A with Eric Wiler about what the syndicator's affiliates should know
Headlines
Westwood One Will Close Its News Operation on Aug. 30
Company cites need for “critical decisions about deployment of resources”
Business and Law
Bouvard: More People Are “Ready to Go”
Cites Nielsen data showing encouraging trends for radio business
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...
News and Business
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
Amidst Stay-at-Home Orders, Radio Listenership Remains Strong
But trio of surveys also reveal that more education is needed on how to...
News and Business
COVID-19 Updates: Next FCC Meeting Is Online Only, Format Adaptations & More
Also, Telos Alliance and Glensound provide operational information during coronavirus containment procedures
News and Business
Radio Pros “Social Distance,” Companies Offer Software Trials and More
COVID-19 mitigation protocols are kicking in at all levels for broadcasters
News and Business
COVID-19 Operational Concerns for Radio
A sampling of developments in the U.S. radio industry concerning the novel coronavirus situation
News and Business
Smart Speakers Grow in Importance
Media companies, marketers and agencies explore how to capitalize and monetize
Business and Law
Cumulus/WWO Among Those Rejecting Fiber Suggestion as Replacement for C-Band
Cumulus and Westwood One have concerns about both timing and reliability
Business and Law
Media Companies and Others Argue Loudly Against Fiber Replacement for C-Band
Calls rejecting that proposal have been loud and clear from radio, TV, religious groups...
News and Business
Westwood One, Google Partner in Voice Tech Deal for March Madness
Companies have agreement to integrate premium live content
News and Business
Super Bowl Winners (Other Than the Patriots)
Getting the program on the radio is a Westwood One team effort
News and Business
Westwood One Adds VP of Program Operations and Content
Paul Joseph takes on the newly created role
News and Business
Report Claims AM/FM Radio Delivers Big on Advertising
Westwood One points to Nielsen Catalina Solutions study
News and Business
Gabbing With the Golden Girls
Westwood One nabs the U.S. Winter Olympics hockey stars
Industry News
Antoine Joins Lawo Americas
He most recently worked as the director of broadcast IT for Westwood One/Cumulus Media’s...
News and Business
Westwood One, NextRadio Offer Audience Reporting, Data Attribution
It was tested out in May
News and Business
Westwood One Ups Wildman to EVP of Strategic Partnerships
Sales exec will oversee the new business development initiatives across network and spot sales