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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.

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GeoBroadcast Services' MaxxCasting — designed to improve a fringe signal in an adjacent metropolitan area — is being put to use in Canada thanks to a deal with the owner of "Station of the Year" Boom 97.3 in Toronto.

Pass the Cerveza Monopolio, be sure to share the to-go order from Tacombi and light up that speakerphone. The iHeartMedia first quarter 2022 earnings call has been scheduled for May 5.

The 2022 NAB Show will serve as the official launching pad for a new series of FM analog transmitter models, courtesy of Nova Scotia-based broadcast technology company Nautel.

What does the Beasley Media Group CEO hope to gain from attending the 2022 NAB Show? She shares in this exclusive InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, ways Beasley wishes to expand its digital revenue streams while also considering potential investments in new opportunities.  LISTEN HERE

Aptivada no longer exists. A major rebrand has transpired, one that includes an updated name, logo, and branding. The company says it's been done "to demonstrate its evolution and refined mission to help companies collect, enrich, and activate their customers’ first-party data."

It's a Class C3 FM that once had "Hot" branding, hence its call letters. Today, the station is known for providing hip-hop programming to Arkansas' largest market. Soon, it will be known for its new owner, too.