Radio’s Renewal Applications Get A Notable Update
The Schedule 303-S used for commercial radio station renewals now includes something that every AM and FM licensee should take note of. It's a brand-new update, and the Media Bureau made it known on Thursday.
A Puerto Rican Partnership Is ‘Numero Uno’ For iHeart
Puerto Rico's radio broadcasting history is replete with success stories. Some involve WUNO-AM and Tropical powerhouse "Cadena Salsoul." Now, iHeartMedia is associating itself with these "cadenas" and others presently under the Uno Radio Group stable, thanks to an exclusive partnership that brings the iHeartRadio brand directly to the Caribbean.
Skyview Networks Bets On A Big Sports Gaming Pact
One of the nation's foremost sports betting information networks has partnered up with a key sports audio company "to further gain market share and sponsorship opportunities." The partnership comes despite the lack of wagering on live sporting events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has shut down all Las Vegas casinos.
Univision Reacts To ‘A Significant Contraction of Business’
Univision on Tuesday offered an early look at its Q1 2020 fiscal results. The details include news that a big impairment charge tied to its radio stations is coming. What wasn't shared with anyone outside of the Hispanic media company was news pertaining to furloughs and a company-wide restructure that soon-to-depart CEO Vince Sadusky says will lead to a company-wide job cut.
Entercom/Charlotte Ops. Dir. Dies Of COVID-19
In March 2017, an ex-Citadel Broadcasting regional director who served as the PD of Vero Beach, Fla.’s Treasure and Space Coast Radio found himself moving to Charlotte, to take a key role for Entercom's stations in the market. Now, media professionals from across the U.S. are taking a pause to remember him. Darrin Arriens is a victim of the COVID-19 virus.
Westwood One Honored Among Global NYF Radio Awards Winners
Compelling podcasts and audiobooks, dramas, documentaries, breaking news coverage entertainment and music specials created by storytellers around the globe impressed judges as the New York Festivals Radio Awards revealed on Tuesday its Storytellers Gala award winners. Among the U.S. entities honored: Cumulus Media-owned Westwood One.
Univision’s Q1 Prognostication: Big Radio Impairment Charges
It may never become a publicly traded company, yet Miami-based Univision Communications has dutifully offered its quarterly earnings results and has hosted an analysts call for the last several periods. Now, Univision has issued preliminary first quarter 2020 results. Overall, they are good. But, the situation within Univision Radio is far from stellar.
SBS Gives Hispanic Businesses A Voice Through COVID-19 Crisis
In many communities with significant percentage of Hispanics, Latino-owned businesses are among the most imperiled by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. What can they do to survive? A new program airing across SBS's radio stations and its Mega TV operation is designed to answer such questions while empowering multicultural business owners with education and guidance.
Univision Inks A Fresh Multi-Year Nielsen Deal
This renewal covers national and local measurement of all 58 of Univision’s owned and operated Uforia Audio Network stations in 15 key markets, which include the top 10 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico. The agreement includes all Univision portable people meter markets, continuous diary measurement markets and a two-book market in Texas.
Tips For Radio’s ‘Alternate Control Point’ Regulatory Requirements
For Media Information Bureau columnist Ken Benner, satellite fed programming under local computer control has eliminated on-air talent in locales where there's now a greater need than ever for a live and local voice. This raises the question of who and where is the source of that broadcast control is located. It brings to mind FCC regulations regarding "Chief Operators."
NABOB Voices Support For Federal Aid For Media
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) has joined an industry coalition seeking federal advertising dollars to help local radio and television stations avoid severe economic difficulties as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy.
Ex-Hubbard COO Joins Marketron’s Board of Directors
After 43 years of working in, owning and running radio stations and radio broadcasting companies, the President/COO of Hubbard Radio retired at the end of 2019. Sort of. This individual has joined the board of directors at a tech company offering back-office software products used across radio and TV stations.
Webinar: From Unstructured Content To Readily Accessible Moments
Want to know what the real world AI-driven use cases are for radio, TV, podcasting or sports-specific media? An April 22 webinar hosted by Veritone may be of keen interest to you.
NFL Legend, Radio Station Owner Willie Davis Dies
He concluded his NFL career in 1969, and in 1976 became a radio station owner, in Southern California. He then took on radio station ownership in Milwaukee, a successful tenure that resulted in his induction into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. Now, sports fans and media execs from across the U.S. are paying tribute to Willie Davis, who has died.
Adams Finds A Buyer For Silent Indiana AM
On March 30, Adams Radio Group -- led by Ron Stone (pictured) -- pulled the plug on a Class B AM offering FOX Sports Radio programming to an Indiana community. Now, this AM has been sold. Who's the buyer? Look no further than an operator of a Golden Oldies operation in Warsaw, Ind.