Digital, Political, and BMI Buoy Beasley Media In Q1 2024
Continued economic volatility and digital growth were the themes of Beasley Media Group's 2024 Q1 earnings report, as the company posted $8,000 in net income - a significant improvement from the $3.5 million net loss during Q1 of 2023.
Audacy Nears Chapter 11 Exit With Stronger Q1 Performance
Audacy was the fourth major radio player to share its 2024 Q1 earnings on Thursday, providing some positive news as the company prepares to exit Chapter 11. Net revenue rose while overall net loss greatly shrank from Q1 2023.
Apple Is Now Charting AM/FM Radio With Help From Shazam
Apple has unveiled a series of Radio Spins charts, using Shazam's music recognition technology to analyze terrestrial radio airplay streams to keep daily updated charts of the top songs globally and by genre.
iHeartMedia Podcast Revenue Up 18%, Leading Q1 2024 Earnings
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman is again praising podcasts as the US' largest radio broadcaster released its 2024 Q1 earnings. Digital audio growth was the strongest segment among mixed divisional results as iHeart looks for a more robust economic landscape.
Hispanic Radio Alliance To Present Multicultural Growth Blueprint
In the closing moments of Hispanic Radio Conference 2023, a coalition of broadcasters and vendors was formed that has since turned into the Hispanic Radio Alliance. The Alliance will again take the floor in 2024 to discuss the journey ahead.
Raúl Alarcón to Introduce FCC’s Anna Gomez at HRC 2024
Radio Ink is pleased to announce that Spanish Broadcasting System CEO and Chairman Raúl Alarcón will provide introductory remarks for the opening keynote, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, at the Hispanic Radio Conference in San Antonio, June 12-13.
Women to Watch: Tabatha Grammer, KHTT
(By Charese Fruge') Tabatha Grammer is Program Director and Midday host for Griffin Communications' 106.9 K-HITS (KHTT) Tulsa. She’s also the Night Host on sister station 92.9 The River (KRQV).
Not Everyone Likes Vanilla
(By Chris Stonick) Clients And salespeople ask me all the time, can you write me a great ad? I always answer, “No.” They look puzzled at this point. What do you mean you can’t write me a great ad? I thought that’s what you do!
iHeartMedia, Zimmer Lead 2024 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
The 2024 Radio Mercury Awards has announced its finalists, featuring 118 outstanding radio and audio spots and campaigns. The Studio at iHeartMedia and Zimmer Communications lead in having the most radio group nods.
An Indiscretion Leads To Phoenix AM Station’s License Revocation
The FCC Media Bureau has ordered a Phoenix, Arizona AM station and its FM translator to cease operations after an investigation into multiple regulatory infractions. KASA Radio Hogar, Inc. has had licenses for both KASA-AM and K294CW pulled.
After 64 Years, Sam Simmermaker To Retire From Columbus Radio
Indiana sports broadcasting legend Sam Simmermaker has announced his retirement at the age of 92, after a 64-year career with White River Broadcasting in Columbus. Simmermaker's final daily sports updates will air on May 24.
Jeff Crouere Steps Into GM Role At New Orleans Community AM
The voice behind Ringside Politics on New Orleans' WGSO-AM, Jeff Crouere, is now the President and General Manager of that station. Crouere has been a host on Northshore Radio's non-profit talk community station for more than 17 years.
Buffalo Bills Radio Voice John Murphy To Step Away After 35 Years
"Voice of the Buffalo Bills" John Murphy, who has spent the last 19 years as the team's radio play-by-play announcer, has announced his exit from the booth. Murphy previously spent 16 years as the Bills' color analyst, first getting involved with the team in 1984.
Buzz Knight’s ‘Takin A Walk’ Hikes Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Buzz Knight's Takin A Walk music history interview podcast has announced the donation of select episodes to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library & Archives. The podcast features thorough discussions with prominent figures in the music industry, past and present.
IAB: Podcasting Will Break $2 Billion Ad Revenue Barrier In 2024
The increase in podcast ad revenue may have been more modest in 2023, but the Interactive Advertising Bureau forecasts the medium will bring in more than $2 billion for the first time in 2024 after cresting the $1b mark only three years ago.
SiriusXM PGA Championship Coverage To Go Live from Louisville
SiriusXM has unveiled its live coverage plans for the 2024 PGA Championship from Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville running May 16-19. In partnership with Westwood One, SiriusXM will broadcast live play-by-play coverage daily throughout the tournament.
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