WJR Detroit Named Market One Radio Station of the Year
Detroit's 760 WJR-AM was named Market One Commercial Radio Station of the Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, earning 10 total awards....
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For Radio, “Research” is Viewed as the Antiquated Culprit
Commercial radio faces a crisis as research companies claim success while listeners migrate to podcasts and streaming. The disconnect between industry data and reality threatens...
Kevin Samuels Ran Radio Corp Through YouTube
Kevin Samuels operated an entire radio corporation through his YouTube channel, building a dedicated fanbase that tuned in specifically for him rather than music or...
Can Radio Survive Streaming Music and Apps?
Radio stations face survival challenges as streaming apps dominate. iHeartMedia adapted by rebranding as media corporation, while syndication disrupted traditional DJ career paths....
The Rise of KCRW and NPR Stations’ Appeal
KCRW and NPR stations are gaining popularity by offering programming freedom that commercial radio lacks, featuring diverse shows like Tiny Desk Concert and Morning Becomes...
Marketplace and Westwood One Launch ‘Marketplace Minute’
Marketplace and Westwood One launched Marketplace Minute, a 60-second economic news report distributed nationally on commercial radio and podcasts three times weekday....
Orlando Davis: Programming and Personality at WiLD 94.1
Orlando Davis of WiLD 94.1 Tampa expertly balances programming duties with morning show hosting and social media presence. The Beasley Media executive discusses radio's future...
Mike McVay, Cumulus EVP of Programming, on Content Strategy
Cumulus EVP Mike McVay discusses radio programming strategy, emphasizing sales importance and social media integration for commercial radio survival....
Radio May Want to Duplicate What V103 in Atlanta Just Did
V103 Atlanta is leading a radio industry shift by hiring social media stars like Jade Novah instead of traditional DJs. This strategy leverages existing fan...
Smart Speakers Give Commercial Radio New Life
Smart speakers like Amazon Alexa may revive commercial radio in homes after 20+ years. New report shows how voice assistants create opportunities for broadcasters....
U.S. Census Bureau: First Radio Commercial
The first radio commercial aired 94 years ago on WEAF in New York City, advertising Queens apartments for $100. Today, radio reaches 179 million Americans...
Commercial Radio And PRS For Music Agree New Licensing Deal
Commercial radio companies agreed a new 5-year licensing deal with PRS for Music, covering over 300 UK stations. The agreement replaces a 1993 deal and...
Internet Radio Challenges Car Radio
Internet radio services like Pandora, Slacker, and Last.fm are targeting car stereos, potentially threatening traditional broadcast radio's dominance....
WHAT? Someone in radio is hiring�Internet radio, that is.
Internet radio is rapidly growing while commercial radio struggles. Pandora and streaming services are creating new job opportunities as traditional radio faces major challenges in...
Finest City Broadcasting Stations Up for Sale Jan 7
Finest City Broadcasting's XHRM and other stations are going up for public sale on January 7th. Commercial radio has lost appeal for buyers over the...
Former Clear Channel Exec Launches Online Radio Station
Filed Under: Radio Backstabists! Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue. Goom Radio secures $16 million. Former Clear Channel and Google execs seek to,...