Broadcasters Foundation: Helping Radio, TV Associates In Need
RBR+TVBR Publisher Deborah Parenti this morning led a conversation with the two key leaders of the media industry's non-profit organization devoted to helping those in need. And, with more in need than ever at a time when donations have been crippled by COVID-19, assisting the Broadcasters Foundation of America is more necessary than ever before.
After Years Of Asks, Nielsen Acquiesces On PPM Earbud Detection
For years, Radio has bemoaned that it is not getting proper credit for consumption via headphones tied to streaming audio. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic battering radio ad revenue and Cume levels collapsing at the height of the pandemic's shelter-at-home restriction period, Nielsen Audio is making a change. It's also addressing "Outliers."
Entercom Head Touts DEI Task Force Work, and Urban League Plan
Entercom Communications President/CEO David Field has taken time out to take pride in the company's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. As he noted in an internal memo, the audio media company "has been hard at work this summer" developing action plans — and with "a big assist" from employees who provided input.
A Deal To Worship Marks The Ocean Trust’s Conclusion
The Ocean Station Trust II, created as a result of a swap of stations between Entercom and iHeartMedia consummated in November 2017, is parting ways with a radio station that enjoys a city-grade signal over Tacoma, Wash., that two decades ago was known as "The Funky Monkey" and aired a Active Rock format. Now, this facility is being spun -- a move that ends the trust.
HD Radio Time Alignment Drift Elimination, Resolved
Time-alignment issues continue to plague some FM radio stations with respect to their HD Radio air chain into the transmitter. Now, these concerns may be greatly alleviated thanks to a new product release from Nautel and Telos Alliance.
Election 2020: What’s At Stake For Hispanics, and Hispanic Radio
Hispanic Radio LIVE! is pleased to present a session that will dive into the details, prep you on the prospects, and share how to best take advantage of the opportunities for maximizing the potential windfall the 2020 election could offer. Get ready to take notes, ask questions, and go away informed.
Asset Buy, LMAs Bring Black Information Network To Four Big Markets
With the launch of BIN: Black Information Network under the leadership of veteran programmer Tony Coles, a host of AM radio stations across 17 markets became the nucleus of the network's group of broadcast facilities. Only, four key African American markets were absent from the roster. That's just been resolved -- with a station buy, thanks to broker of record Kalil & Co.
Pittman, Bressler To Push iHeart At Big Investor Affair
The Chairman/CEO and COO/CFO for the nation's No. 1 audio content company, iHeartMedia, are confirmed participants for the upcoming Bank of America Securities 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference.
Entercom’s Top PR Person Chooses A New Path
In July 2016, Univision Communications' Director of Corporate Communications exited for her first-ever role at a company solely focused on audio content and radio. Now, just over four years later, Esther-Mireya Tejeda is ready to move on.
Breakfast Flakes: Missing Out On Radio’s ROI and Reach
Our Editor-in-Chief's lightbulb over the head went flashing this morning over a nice healthy breakfast. In pre-COVID times, this was a time-consuming task that led to a steep decrease in breakfast cereal sales, and the "Starbucks to go" routine. Today, a return to table dining before work is a reality -- if only advertising promoted it. Hello, Radio!
TWC Selects Skyview As Radio Sales Partner
The Weather Channel, owned by Byron Allen, boasts a radio network heard in upward of 100 markets. Now, thanks to a newly expanded multi-year agreement with Skyview Networks, it is poised to grow into even more U.S. locales.
Urban One’s Wall Street Bubble Bursts
Urban One shares surged from $1.84 on June 12 to $36.30 just one week later. By July 6, however, "UONE" cooled off from this social justice movement-fueled jump, and seemed to have reached a "new normal" on Nasdaq. That's not the case, however. Urban One stock has lost 62% of its value in the last two weeks.
SESAC and RMLC Affirm A New Agreement
A new license agreement that sets the rates payable by the majority of the nation's commercially licensed AM and FM radio stations to publicly perform works in the SESAC repertory has been inked by the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC). It's retroactive, and expires at the end of 2022.
And Now, Entercom’s Updated Regional Presidents Roster
Seconds before RBR+TVBR's Friday afternoon news deadline, an Entercom representative sent along internal company communication that confirmed "a reorganization" of the company's regional president structure. Here are all the details.
Word Up: ‘The Big X’ Engaged In Pray Play
A Class C 1kw AM radio station formerly known as “The Sports Buzz” and, most recently, "The Big X," has a new name ... and a new mission for Kentuckiana. It's a result of the station's acquisition by a Louisville entity that in February made headlines for formally cutting ties in the market with Salem Media Group.