Radio News

With recent declines in value from industry peers attracting attention, one story that's perhaps been underreported is that involving the stock performance of iHeartMedia. IHRT has proven to be a strong performer in the broadcast media sector across the third quarter.

What's the biggest constant and perhaps the biggest change seen in the world of Spanish-language sports media and the fan interest of those who enjoy "deportes"? That's one of the questions Unanimo Sports Founder Lino Garcia answers as the RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, celebrates the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.  LISTEN HERE

He's been with iHeartMedia for nearly 12 years and was formerly EVP/Strategic Business Operations of the iHeartMedia Networks Group. Now, he's been elevated to President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships.

With an all-but certain delisting from the NYSE, short a reverse stock split, coming for Audacy Corp., the company's beleaguered shares suffered another big dip in Wednesday's trading. The result — a new all-time low for AUD. Wednesday wasn't exactly a great day for Beasley Media Group's stock, either.

With swift growth in Central Florida and a long-term battle for listeners in Tampa Bay just getting started, Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has nowhere to go but up along the I-4 corridor connecting Ybor City to Daytona Beach. Now, it has decided who will lead its operations in this region.

There's little movement of note on the latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report. But, there is one notable addition to this week's group of fully paid brands using AM and FM to reach consumers. It involves a giant in the daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting world.

In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson chats with veteran media broker Dick Foreman, who handled some deals for Clear Channel under the late Lowry Mays' ownership, about his legacy and his many charitable efforts — including those with the Broadcasters Foundation of America.  LISTEN HERE

A retroactive raise to April 6 is part of the agreement impacting Union members at three Audacy Corp. all-News stations acquired as part of its tax-free merger with CBS Radio. "This was by no means an easy negotiation," the 57-member Audacy Bargaining Unit covering WGA East and West members shared.

He's known for his roles as host of "The Masked Singer" reality competition series on FOX and for his time on MTV and Nickelodeon. He's also the host of an eponymous syndicated radio show and a weekly Top 30 hit list. Now, this multimedia talent has been selected to host the 2022 Marconi Radio Awards Dinner during NAB Show New York.

She's been a member of the iHeartMedia family since April 2018, when she came on board as a Senior VP for UX/CX/Research at its New York corporate headquarters. Now, she's being elevated to iHeartRadio Chief Product Officer.

The nation's biggest owner of AM and FM radio stations is elevating three Market Presidents to the newly created roles of Metro Presidents. The iHeartMedia markets include Northern Ohio; the Carolinas; and the Ohio River Valley.

Skyview Networks has signed a deal with iHeartMedia's Milwaukee station group that allows it to become the play-by-play radio broadcast distributor of the Green Bay Packers National Football League club.

A brief appearance at a Podcast Movement expo booth paid for by The Daily Wire was so upsetting for at least one attendee that conference organizers apologized for his presence on Twitter. That set off a firestorm of its own, leading Cumulus Media, parent of Westwood One — syndicator of a talk show featuring this personality — to announce this week that it is severing ties with Podcast Movement. A long-awaited apology to Ben Shapiro has now arrived.

Traveling to Torino and want to listen to your favorite National Football League team's game but don't know how you'll do it? After decades of frustration for pigskin fans, TuneIn has forged an international distribution partnership that begins this weekend.

Spanish Broadcasting System has promoted Tomas N. Regalado to a position that gives him leadership over the Hispanic media company's regulatory needs while also becoming the Number Two to President/COO Albert Rodriguez.