Gertzog To Lead Sales For RBR+TVBR and Radio Ink
There's a new Director of Sales for Streamline Publishing's media division, which includes the Radio + Television Business Report, Radio Ink and the division's signature conferences, including the Hispanic Radio Conference and Forecast.
VSiN Brings its Leading Sports Betting Content to SiriusXM
The first media network dedicated to sports betting will once again supply its audio sports betting programming to the nation's lone satellite radio service provider, starting January 17.
That's the date VSiN content will return to SiriusXM.
FM Radio: Swiss Public Radio’s Sounds of Silence
It's been talked about for three years: by law, FM radio signals for Switzerland's much-consumed public broadcast stations were to come to a close-down by the end of 2024. That's now transpired, with DAB+ the main method one can tune to the audio channels without streaming.
GPB’s Five-Year Plan, And A Rebrand
The main source for PBS and NPR programming across The Peach State is starting 2025 with a new visual identity, an updated sonic logo and several other branding updates that can be seen or heard across 20 radio stations and nine television stations.
FCC Filing Details WKIT’s Escape From Death
Two of three stations licensed to a company owned by author Stephen King are believed to be silent, as he noted in early December that financial losses and his advanced age prompted him to conclude operations at the end of 2024. A buyer was found for his Rock station in Brewer, Me., however. Now, an FCC filing offers new details regarding WKIT's future.
EMF ‘To Carry The Torch’ As Salem Sheds CCM
WFSH"104.7 The Fish" has been a ratings winner for Salem Media Group, which arrived in Atlanta in August 2000 thanks to an asset swap with Cox Media Group. Now, Salem is making a strategic move that strengthens its finances by parting ways with not only this CCM-focused FM, but all of its other stations airing Christian Contemporary Music.
Court Delays CRTC OK’d Pro-Radio Streaming Tax Enforcement
The court has expedited hearings for June 2025, with payments deferred until the legal process concludes. In the meantime, streaming companies, including Spotify, Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and Disney, have mounted public opposition.
A Nonprofit Goes Up The Creek In Macon, Ga.
It promises "Real Music," and those who enjoy "Americana Gold" have come to make The Creek 100.9 an audio destination while in Macon and Warner Robbins, Ga. Now, the fate of this estuary of unique tunes has come into question, as it is being sold.
Buccaneer Of Brockton: FCC Warns Landlord Of Pirate FM
It's not used to receive broadcast signals. Rather, someone has been using a tower affixed to a Brockton, Mass., residence for an unauthorized FM radio station. Now, the FCC has sent a notice to the property owner alerting them to the situation, ordering them to do something or risk a fine.
A Big Return to Spot Radio’s Top Spot For Progressive
As the holidays come to a close, Progressive narrowly reclaimed the top spot on Media Monitors’ Radio Spot Ten for the week of December 23-29. The insurer beat out a very competitive field for the last full week of the year after heavily advertising through 2024.
‘A Major Achievement’ For iHeartMedia Coming Soon?
An influential Wall Street blog has decided to shine some light on the nation's biggest audio content creation and distribution company, as it believes iHeartMedia "is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business."
The InFOCUS Podcast: Caroline Beasley
From the latest AI tools for use in the studio or in the back office, and to what's coming to the vehicle's in-dash entertainment system, there's plenty that Beasley Media Group CEO Caroline Beasley is looking forward to at CES 2025. And, she's eagerly anticipating the opportunity to share her thoughts with peers at a CES "Cocktails & Conversation" event especially for Radio.
‘Comprehensive Exchange Transactions’ Done For iHeart
The nation's leading audio content creation and distribution company has completed its previously announced "comprehensive exchange transactions" linked to a series of secured notes — pushing out the company's loan repayments while reducing its total debt in a notable way.
Audacy Ready to Finalize Last Chapter 11 Case
The audio content creation and distribution company has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas to officially close its last remaining case, involving Audacy Texas, LLC, which was kept open to address final administrative issues.
‘Star Country’ Fades To Black With Radio Combo Shutdown
A Class C3 FM audible in Pueblo and much of Colorado Springs and its 1kw Class C AM sibling won't be ringing in the New Year with listeners. According to a post made to the FM's Facebook page, both stations are shutting down on January 1, 2025.