WordPress Purchases Pocket Casts
Podcast listening app Pocket Casts will be joining Automattic, the parent company of WordPress.com. Co-founders Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson will continue to lead Pocket Casts as part of Automattic.
Audacy Stock In a Funk As CHR Stations Cut Staff
Since a $6 early March finish, Audacy shares are down 41% in value. The latest dip comes on reports that its Top 40, or Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), stations, on Thursday saw a culling of its air personality roster.
CTI Towers Completes Hampton Roads Radio Stick Deal
The acquisition of three broadcast towers in Norfolk from Com-Ent LLC has closed. This puts the structures in the hands of an entity that owns or operates more than 1,000 structures across the U.S.
A ‘Fun’ Acquisition For EMF
A family-owned radio broadcasting company with roots in Providence, R.I., is agreeing to sell an FM serving the Lancaster, Pa., market. As a result, this Adult Contemporary FM with a "Fun" disposition is about to get a lot of Love, thanks to a deal brokered by Kalil & Co.
A Clutter-Cutter Lesson From Radio’s Golden Archives
In this RBR+TVBR Observation, our Editor-in-Chief takes the DeLorean to a time before he was born to listen to the biggest pop music station in the nation. His assessment? What a horrible specimen on something deemed so great by radio historians. The problem? Commercials. Lots of them.
Tips and Tricks From the ‘School of Podcasting’
How does one pull the trigger and launch a podcast? Where should that podcast be launched? What's the best way to increase the listener base? These are the questions Podcasting Hall of Famer and School of Podcasting CEO Dave Jackson deals with daily. He addressed them, among others, in a lively "How to Make REAL MONEY Podcasting" virtual conference session.
What’s The Right Hosting Company For Your Podcast?
For the independent podcast, getting good distribution without the tech headaches is just as important as attracting sponsors. So, what’s the best route to take? That was the focal point of a conversation that served as a strong kickoff to the three-day How to Make REAL MONEY Podcasting virtual conference.
A Presidential Appointment For ‘iHeartMedia Sports’
The portfolio is comprised of the iHeartSports Network; the Fox Sports Network; and some 80 Sports Talk station in the iHeartRadio family. There's also the iHeartPodcast Network. All are now under the leadership of Division President and President of the L.A. Region for iHeartMedia. The promotion leads to a radio newbie getting top L.A. leadership honors.
Radio By The Numbers: AM Stations Shrink, FM Translators Thrive
The latest quarterly broadcast station totals have been released from the FCC. And, when one compares the numbers to the end of the first quarter of 2021, a clear trend can be seen: AM radio stations continue to be in decline, while FM translators are more numerous than ever.
A Saga Investor Trims Its Ownership Stake
According to an amended statement of ownership filed Monday with the SEC, the sixth-largest institutional investor in radio industry pure-play Saga Communications has lowered its attributable interest in the company. Based on reported share totals as of March 30, this puts this investment management house out of the top 10 of Saga's dollar injectors.
Is There More Upside To Come For Cumulus Stock?
On June 29, Cumulus Media enjoyed a banner day on Wall Street, with high trading volume fueling a notable increase in share value. Could a successful pay down of debt, using cash on hand, be the catalyst for long-awaited long-term growth at a company that has successfully emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization?
Loan Prepayment Boosts iHeart On Wall Street
Seventeen days ago, the nation's No. 1 audio media company by number of radio stations announced it would prepay $250 million in term loan facilities while repricing its incremental term loan. The announcement was icing on the cake for IHRT shareholders who have enjoyed an incredible rebound from COVID-19-influenced lows seen in March and April of 2020.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Angie Balderas
The return of live events is a big deal. Automotive is on the rebound. Those are just some of the takeaways from Angie Balderas, the SVP of Integrated Marketing Solutions at Entravision Communications in Sacramento. She's the latest guest in this all-new InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
SummitMedia Selects a Triad Vet as Louisville Leader
The company owns and operates four FM stations in Kentucky's largest market. Now, it is welcoming an individual as President of the station group. He's no stranger to one of those FMs, as he managed the property during the 1990s under Prism Radio Partners ownership. He's also one of the founding members of the former Triad Broadcasting executive team.
Havas Media Launches Black, Latino Radio Ad Booster
Havas Media Group (HMG) has launched a program designed to help advertisers direct more revenue to support Black-owned — and Hispanic-owned radio stations — across the United States.