Richey Partners With Augustus For Alabama Combo
He's a self-described serial entrepreneur, and an investor who happens to double as a university professor. With the FCC's pending blessing, you'll soon be able to call Dr. Rashad Richey a radio station owner, too.
A Radio-Focused Research Partnership Arises For RAB
The Radio Advertising Bureau has struck a pact with a full-service market research firm that is designed to provide broadcasters with additional knowledge and insights into the consumer mindset as well as better understanding audio’s role in shopping behaviors across key advertising categories.
Hey, Alexa! Please Play TuneIn Premium Content
It's one of the world's most-accessed live streaming audio services and in recent months has put its PR in overdrive as it establishes itself in the U.S. as a key access point for broadcast radio. Now, it is making its premium audio offerings available by simply saying "Hey, Alexa!" to an Amazon-branded smart speaker.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Tom Cheli, Frequence
Radio broadcasting companies have something very valuable, and even a Silicon Valley media workflow software maker sees it: The relationships with local advertisers can't be beat. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, Frequence's Tom Cheli shares why he strongly believes Radio is in an enviable spot for advertising. LISTEN HERE
IAB Unveils Agenda for 2022 Podcast Upfront
The 2022 IAB Podcast Upfront will take place virtually May 10-12, hosted by Actress, Author, and Comedian Franchesca Ramsey. Here is your first look at the 2022 Podcast Upfront lineup.
Radio Companies Ready For Hard Rock Presentations
If you've flown into Fort Lauderdale's international airport, you've likely seen the newest addition to the ever-growing South Florida skyline — the Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Who knew that it would be the venue of choice in 2022 for the 18th annual Small & Microcap Investor Conference scheduled to begin Tuesday?
Gracies Head To Beverly Hills With Honorees Revealed
It's on-track for a long-awaited live-and-in-person ceremony scheduled for May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The 47th annual Gracie Awards will be presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF). We now know who the honorees are, and they include a wide range of Hollywood stars and a popular Los Angeles morning show host known for her role as a Telenovela actress.
From the NAB To Beasley Board For Former Sen. Smith
Gordon Smith has been nominated by the Beasley Media Group Board of Directors to be added to the slate of directors to be presented at the annual shareholders meeting on May 25.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Joe D’Angelo
Joe D'Angelo is back on the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, and the Senior VP of Broadcast at Xperi — parent to both DTS and HD Radio — can be added to the legions of excited professionals looking forward to the 2022 NAB Show. Hear what he has to say in this conversation with Adam R Jacobson. LISTEN HERE
New Name, New Flagship: iHeart Scores Commanders
The Daniel Snyder-owned National Football Team in Washington, D.C., formerly known as the Redskins, has inked a multi-faceted agreement with iHeartMedia. It puts the team's games on the main Classic Rock FM in the market.
NABLF Head To Receive MIW ‘Trailblazer’ Honor
The President of the NAB Leadership Foundation, who also serves as the Chief Diversity Officer for the National Association of Broadcasters, has been named as the 2022 recipient of the MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer Award by the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio.
Audacy Ups Oliviero To Biggest Big Apple Slot
When he came back to the company in June 2020, it was for the position of Market Manager for New York. As of today, Chris Oliviero has a new title at the group of seven AM and FM radio stations.
A Big Pharmacy Brand Struts its Stuff at Spot Radio
The latest Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio report is out, and while there's little in the way of movement from last week, there is one big new brand present on the latest list. It's Walgreens, and that's a good sign for the ad category.
How Is This Podcaster Successful at Making Money?
He was fired from his job as a host of an on-air radio program. Then, he turned to podcasting. Today he enjoys a six-figure salary. How did Eric Zane do it? He'll share his story as part of the two-day virtual "How To Make REAL MONEY Podcasting" conference presented by Streamline Publishing.
Corus Shares Slip As Mixed Fiscal Q2 Report Is Revealed
Media industry consolidation in Canada, coupled with digital dollar growth, hasn't been kind to Corus. While President/CEO Doug Murphy was pleased with a recovery in the company's radio business in its fiscal Q2 2022, other factors contributed to "a challenging macroeconomic environment." Friday's trading saw Corus shares dip to a fresh year-to-date low.