Three Ex-Bell Media Programming Pros Launch Consultancy
A full-service agency for creators and brands specialized in talent coaching, content strategy and development and brand partnerships has officially been launched and is ready to serve radio stations across the U.S. and Canada.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Mary Berner
Cumulus Media President/CEO Mary Berner stated on the company's Q4 and full-year 2022 earnings call that national advertising remains a key challenge for the company. What else did Berner have to say with respect to ad trends and what 2023 looks like from her C-Suite in Atlanta? We share her thoughts in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
AI-Driven Localized Radio Content Comes From Futuri
On Wednesday, RBR+TVBR shared details of an entirely computer-generated simulation of an air personality, now ready to entertain Spotify users. It turns out AM and FM radio stations now have access to similar technology, thanks to the team led by Daniel Anstandig.
Brazos TV Takes On Ownership Of Two FMs
The licensee name may reflect its interest in television, but Texas-based Brazos TV, led by President Stephen Denny, has just agreed to acquire a pair of FM radio stations.
Audacy, Townsquare Media Finalize Q4 Reveal Dates
Two of the nation's biggest owners of radio stations have decided when they will respectively release their fourth quarter and full-year 2022 earnings reports. Each of the dates are in March, and for Audacy Corp., the choice is on the day on which Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 B.C.
Revenue Drops at NPR Result In Job Cuts
Underwriting support in the form of ad dollars, a big driver of NPR Podcasts, is crucial toward meeting the annual budget. There's a problem. A $32 million gap between the annual budget and advertising revenue is shaping up. As a result, at least 100 people will be losing their jobs.
A ‘Personal AI DJ’ On Spotify: Another Threat To Radio?
Introducing the latest potential threat to the radio industry's air personality: An entirely computer-generated simulation, now ready to entertain on a platform young people may gravitate to more than FM — Spotify. Should Radio laugh, or be genuinely concerned? This RBR+TVBR Observation says there's one key takeaway all in Radio should consider.
Ben Downs, Bryan Buy A Lone Star FM
The company overseen on a day-to-day basis by Texas Association of Broadcasters 2010 Broadcaster of the Year and company VP/GM Ben Downs and led by President William Hicks has agreed to acquire a Bull ... a 22,500-watt bucking bronco of a FM.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Tim Marshall
KBRY-FM 92.3 in Broken Bow, Neb., is being acquired by the Nebraska Rural Radio Association. Why? NRRA CEO Tim Marshall shares his thoughts in an exclusive conversation with RBR+TVBR's Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
Urban One’s Richmond Casino Plan: New Momentum?
The quest for getting voter approval in Richmond, Va., for a casino hotel has been a tough one. But, there's renewed hope for Urban One. An alternative plan for a site to the south in Petersburg, Va., has fallen flat with Commonwealth of Virginia legislators. That scenario had removed Urban One from involvement in the project.
Corus Shares Slide On Word Of Amended Credit Deal
Shares of Corus Entertainment Inc. stock tumbled by 12.4% on Tuesday after the owner of broadcast media stations across Canada announced Friday that it has completed an agreement to amend its March 2022 "Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement" with its bank group, led by RBC Capital Markets and TD Securities.
A Steady Flow of Spot Radio Activity for Progressive
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report shows that the auto insurance category, once a ferocious one for AM and FM radio in the U.S., has evolved with respect to the multiple advertisers that relied on Spot Radio to help grow their brands. Absent this week is GEICO. Meanwhile, the home of Flo and Jamie is the big No. 1 by fully paid spots.
Cumulus’ Q4 ’22 Results Arrive Thursday. What’s Expected?
The fourth quarter and full-year earnings from audio content creation and distribution company Cumulus Media, parent of national radio entity Westwood One, are being made public as the sun rises on Thursday. An 8:30am Eastern earnings call hosted by CEO Mary Berner is on the calendar. What's the forecasts from analysts?
Majic Tones Readies Takeover of Western N.Y. Radio Operation
It is the only radio station directly serving Genesee County, N.Y., between Buffalo and Rochester, offering news, weather, local sports, obituaries, "radio auctions" and on-air hosts based in the community. Soon, the AM with two FM translators will come under new ownership, pending FCC approval.
A Former Quincy Media Flagship AM Says Farewell
It has a rich history of providing news, music, and sports from Quincy, Ill., for nearly 70 years. It debuted on January 1, 1948. Today, it is at 1440 kHz and is licensed as a Class B AM with 5kw during daylight hours and 1kw at night. On March 1, the station will sign off the air. Its programming will supplant the content presently heard on its younger FM sibling, which will say farewell to the News/Talk format.