Edison Research to Present Black Podcast Listener Report
The Black Podcast Listener Report 2.0, conducted by Edison Research in partnership with SXM Media and Mindshare, will be presented during a webinar Wednesday, February 22.
Gotham Radio Raises Ad Buyer Awareness In Autumn Effort
From mid-September through the end of November 2022, more than 2,800 spots were broadcast across 21 radio stations in the New York Tri-State Area with one chief purpose: to raise the attention of ad agencies and ad executives and to tempt them to buy Radio. How powerful was the effort? The New York City Radio Committee is calling it a success.
Some 17 Vacant FM Allotments Appear On Latest Table
The FM Table of Allotments has been updated by the FCC, with Audio Division Assistant Chief Nazifa Sawez adding no less than 17 vacancies to the official list.
The End Is Nigh For WRNR
On November 10, 2022, RBR+TVBR confirmed the sale of an Adult Alternative FM owned by Steve Kingston, the longtime radio industry figure. He'd struck a deal to sell WRNR-FM 103.1 in Annapolis, Md., to the owner of a Christian-themed broadcasting network dedicated to “sharing God’s love in the Baltimore and Washington area.” They'll officially assume control of the station at 12:01am Saturday.
Rob Robbins’ FCC Call: OK To Upgrade
On March 15, 2022, the operator of a Christian Hard Rock radio operation asked the FCC for a power increase, a tower site move, and a change of its community of license to Palmetto Bay, Fla. — a bedroom community of Miami. A first-adjacent Jazz-formatted noncomm's licensee protested, but their argument was rejected.
A Failed Resurrection For a Deleted Kentucky AM
For 20 years, the Parks family generated accolades and listeners for a daytime-only Gospel AM in a small Kentucky town. But, trouble began in 2012 when a license renewal application was put on "red light" status for unpaid regulatory fees. Then came the station's deletion, something the FCC has just upheld.
Radio Industry’s Digital Sales Nearing $2B Mark
Coming off the heels of another strong year for digital ad sales, the radio industry is poised to hit $2 billion in digital sales this year. That's according to the RAB’s 11th annual benchmarking report, conducted in partnership with Borrell Associates.
Facelift, And ‘Enhanced Lineup,’ For Renamed Orbyt Media
Until now, Canada's largest syndication company has been known across the radio industry as Orbyt. But, as the business has grown to "all things media," a name change to Orbyt Media has taken place. The return of "Media" to the company's name comes alongside a new campaign slogan and an updated lineup of media partnerships.
Nearly Four Years Later, A ‘K-Squid’ Sequel Arrives
In May 2018, a successful 12-month fundraising effort allowed a community non-profit group in Santa Cruz, Calif., to purchase a FM station from Educational Media Foundation. Now, a second fundraising effort started in 2022 has been equally as successful, and is allowing the nonprofit group to buy a second FM. The seller? It's again EMF.
Beasley’s Key Country Offering Puts Parr ‘Backstage’
He first gained a legion of fans for his role as an on-air host at the former KZLA-FM in Los Angeles, and in November 2013 moved to Nashville, taking a Cumulus Media role focused on its nationally distributed NASH-branded Country offering. Today, this "Ambassador of Country Music" is now ready to take country music fans backstage with the launch of a new syndicated show.
What Brands Are Big On Spot Radio? It’s Not Jibberish
"Wer waren einige der größten Werbetreibenden, die in der letzten Woche Radio genutzt haben?" If you have no idea what that means, perhaps the top advertiser using Spot Radio for the week ending February 5 is of interest.
A Longtime CMG Sales Team Member Rises To DOS
"I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director of Sales at Cox Media Group!" That's the good word from Ashley Williams, who is taking on a key role in one of CMG's biggest markets, putting her in a radio-focused.
Introducing the NAB Show’s New West Hall ‘Broadcast District’
Coming to the 2023 NAB Show at the even-more-sprawling Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall — a newly created "destination" for radio and television broadcasters offering premium educational sessions, networking and special events.
Rough Seas Ahead Send Sirius XM Shares Southward
Sirius XM on Thursday released its Q4 2022 earnings report, and with that came weaker-than-expected 2023 financial guidance. With automotive sales in a slump and consumers becoming more frugal, the year ahead could see limited growth opportunities. And, that led investors to sell off their shares.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Maynard Meyer
In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, station owner, General Manager, Program Director, News Director, Chief Engineer and Morning DJ Maynard Meyer shares with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson how KLQP "Q92" in tiny Madison, Minn., has remained a success as it celebrates 40 years of hyperlocal service. LISTEN HERE