Radio News

The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report has been released. And, the biggest takeaway is that big brands that have used spot radio in the past are doing so once again, with new efforts designed to attract audio listeners via AM and FM stations.

A West Hall session held Tuesday afternoon put a spotlight on the importance of "full broadcast radio functionality" in Android Automotive and how Xperi, the parent of HD Radio; and Ford Motor Company are on the forefront of bringing the tech advancement to cars and trucks.

A female 17-year veteran Executive Producer for iHeartMedia and its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN) operation has hired a New York law firm that's moved forward with the filing of a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

For a handful of big companies in markets such as Richmond and Cincinnati, creating virtual events and new opportunities with a little creativity proved to be winning efforts. They were on display at a Tuesday NAB Show session.

The expanded agreement will also make Audacy the exclusive third-party ad sales representation of FOX News Audio’s streaming inventory on the audio network’s digital properties. An announcement came on Day Three of the NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Finalists were honored and winners were announced during a ceremony today at the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas.

Before RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson even got to the Las Vegas Convention Center to cover the 2022 NAB Show, Radio was front and center — not from any out-of-home advertising, but rather from the in-dash radio in the blue Toyota Corolla driven by "Joseph" for Lyft and Uber. It made for a great podcast. LISTEN HERE

When it comes to local television stations, the leaders who run these broadcast facilities will often share how consumer trust is a key factor in their continued success. It appears the heads of Audacy Inc. and iHeartMedia have the same story to share when it comes to the love of Radio among those who consume it.

 You’re keeping an eye on TikTok and Instagram. You’ve laughed at Clubhouse. You’re still fingering out AMP. These social media platforms enable all to become a content creator and distributor. Are they a threat, or a potential booster, for broadcast media? That was the topic at an Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) event on Monday.

Beasley Media Group has promoted from within by naming a new Chief Revenue Officer for the company. And, she will continue to be based in Boston — home of Beasley's Sports Talk WBZ-FM, among other broadcast stations owned by the Naples, Fla.-headquartered company.

Broadcast media audio processing company Orban Labs has unveiled an update to its widely used OPTIMOD XPN-AM. “We made this switch for two reasons,” said Orban President David Day.

For the first time since 2019, the NAB Show is being held. For hundreds of radio industry professionals, getting meaningful mingling in at the end of Day One of this year's affair proved to be a popular choice. A "Cocktails & Conversation" social gathering at the Mayfair Social Club inside the Bellagio attracted a very large crowd — including a major celebrity.

Being front and center in the “connected car” is more essential than ever for radio. But, consumers who participated in the latest TechSurvey from Jacobs Media have shared that more robust data displayed on the in-dash auto entertainment system matters. And, that could very well help stop what Fred Jacobs calls an “oil leak.”

Spotify has expanded the availability of its Video Podcasts by allowing creators in the United States, Canada and several other countries to upload their video content to Spotify through Anchor.

This year’s study provides insight on U.S. moms and their media usage, social media habits, and current outlook on tech. Findings incorporate data from The Infinite Dial study from Edison Research, Wondery, and ART19.