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Week 7 of ESPN College GameDay from the University of Oregon prior to their win over Ohio State was viewed by an average audience of 2.3 million viewers. Overall, the show is averaging 2.2 million viewers to date, a 9% increase over last season and putting it on pace for its best season ever.
The Week 7 show peaked at 3.5 million viewers and the final hour of the show averaged 3.1 million viewers. The game was up 8% over 2023 from the same week.
The episode posted the best October numbers since 2009. This was the 12th time Oregon has hosted GameDay. The team is now 9-3 in those games with the win over the Buckeyes.
College GameDay is hosted by Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit. Corso has missed the past two episodes due to illness.
This weekend, College GameDay will broadcast from Austin, Texas, which is the site of the game between new SEC conference foes Georgia and Texas.
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The “Concert For Carolina” continues to add artists and fundraising opportunities.
Country music stars Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and legend James Taylor are teaming up with Veeps to present a livestream of their “Concert For Carolina” on Saturday, Oct. 26.
This decision comes after tickets for the live event sold out immediately upon release. The livestream offers an additional opportunity to raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
The upcoming livestream will be accessible globally and, using geotargeting, free for individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene. For viewers not in the storm’s direct path, the stream will be available for $24.99.
All proceeds generated from the livestream will be directed towards selected charities, including Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Eblen Charities, and the organizations supported by Chief Cares.
North Carolina musicians The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, and Parmalee have been added to the event’s lineup.
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The Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is accepting nominations for the 2025 CRB Artist Humanitarian Award until Dec. 5.
The award, previously won by Kane Brown in 2024, is presented annually to a country artist whose philanthropic endeavors have significantly enhanced the effectiveness and impact of the causes they champion.
Email RJ Curtis and Chasity Crouch at Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. to submit nominations for the award.
The submission should consist of a concise outline, no longer than three pages in PDF format, detailing charitable efforts and affiliations that align with the award criteria.
The recipient of the award will be honored at CRS 2025 in February.
The previous honorees have included Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Reba, Vince Gill, Garth Brooks, and Charlie Daniels.
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FOX Sports drew 8.484 million combined viewers for Game 1 of the NLCS between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. FOX averaged 8.264 million viewers, with the other viewership coming from FOX Deportes and FOX Sports streaming services.
The game was the most-watched LCS Game 1 on any network wince 2009. It was up 119% from last year’s NLCS Game 1 which featured the Philadelphia Phillies and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game peaked on FOX at 10.082 million viewers from 8:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.
FOX Sports reports the game was also the most-streamed NLCS Game 1 in FOX Sports History. FOX Deportes saw an average of 220,000 viewers, which makes it the second-best start to a NLCS in Spanish TV history.
The Dodgers won the game 9-0 after leading 3-0 after two innings and 6-0 after four innings. The Mets would come back to win Game 2 by the score of 7-3 to even the series
To date, the postseason on FOX and FS1 is averaging 4.486 million viewers. That makes it the networks’ best MLB postseason-to-date since the launch of postseason baseball on FS1 in 2014.
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iHeartMedia has revealed the lineup for the upcoming eighth annual “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One.” The event is scheduled to take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on January 11, 2025.
The lineup includes Cage The Elephant, Fontaines D.C., Glass Animals, Incubus, St. Vincent, The Head And The Heart, The Lumineers, The Offspring, and a special performance by Damiano David.
The event will be hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show.”
“For the eighth year in a row, every other option was exhausted, and with the announcement looming, a decision had to be made,” said Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated ‘The Woody Show.’ “That’s when we were handed the keys and warned that we had better not screw this up. It’s an honor — one we fully intend to live up to. Here’s hoping January 11 arrives before iHeart realizes their mistake!”
“We are thrilled to present this incredible lineup of artists representing all genres of Alternative and Rock returning to one of the most iconic Rock venues Los Angeles has to offer, the Kia Forum,” said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Senior Vice President of Rock and Alternative for iHeartMedia. “It’s our 8th year doing this, and each year it keeps getting better.”
This week, iHeartRadio offers Alternative Rock enthusiasts the chance to win trips to Los Angeles to attend the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO before tickets become available for purchase. The promotion will be featured across over 80 Alternative, Rock, and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations nationwide.
The event will broadcast live for fans on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country and on iHeartRadio.com.
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iHeartMedia has announced the appointment of two new Division Presidents to restructure the company’s Markets Group.
In a memo to staff, CEO Bob Pittman and President/COO/CFO Richard Bressler revealed the restructuring.
Eddie Martiny, who was Houston Region President, will now serve as Division President, taking charge of the Texas markets, including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, LA.
Eddie Martiny
John Karpinski, previously the Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, has stepped into the role of Division President of the major Carolina Markets. These markets include St. Louis, Indianapolis, Memphis, and Louisville/Lexington, KY. Karpinski will also maintain his Market Tier 3 Automotive business leadership position.
The memo read, “The new structure, combined with an effort to move more decision-making responsibility from the center to the Division level, will ensure our organization is equipped to react quickly to customer needs – utilizing the full range of our unparalleled reach and scale and our new technology and support tools.”
“With our leadership in every aspect of the audio industry, this further modernization of our organizational structure, matched with our new technology and support, positions us even more strongly to take full advantage of our unparalleled range of assets, technologies and platforms.”
John Karpinski
Both new Division Presidents are set to report to Markets Group President Hartley Adkins.
In other news, Tom McConnell, a 30-year veteran at the company, has announced his retirement. However, he will continue to contribute to the company in a consulting capacity. McConnell has held positions as a division and regional president and has overseen multiple iHeartMedia markets throughout his time with the company.
“Many of us have worked closely with Tom over the years; we truly appreciate his many contributions to our company and our communities during his wide variety of roles, and we look forward to continuing our relationship going forward,” Pittman and Bressler said in the memo.
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It’s no secret that there is a dividing line between conservative and liberal media in 2024. But The Young Turks’Cenk Uygur believes both sides are guilty of not reporting facts before the 2024 election.
Both Republicans and Democrats have been critical of the other side and the media coverage received by Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
But from Uygur’s view, both sides should be critical of how they portray themselves, too.
“If you’re a reporter and you think you shouldn’t report negative news about Kamala Harris because it might help Trump, you’re not a reporter,” Uygur wrote in a post on social media. “If you expect a news show to give you only positive coverage of Democrats, you’re not watching a news show, you’re watching a commercial.”
He continued by noting that it was likely that conservatives would applaud him for taking that stance. But he believes they are just as guilty.
“And Republicans, before you get too smug, this is even more true of right-wing media,” he countered. “Have you seen a lot of negative coverage of Trump in right-wing media? Do you think that’s because he’s never done anything wrong or because they’re doing propaganda instead of actual news?”
And Republicans, before you get too smug, this is even more true of right-wing media. Have you seen a lot of negative coverage of Trump in right-wing media? Do you think that's because he's never done anything wrong or because they're doing propaganda instead of actual news?
It isn’t the first time Cenk Uygur has been critical of the mainstream media on both sides. The Young Turks host previously alleged that liberal media outlets weren’t willing to welcome pundits critical of Joe Biden on their airwaves applauding a CNN commenter who took the time to argue the President Joe Biden was clearly in a cognitive decline earlier this year.
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The 2024 Power of Urban Radio Forum, hosted by Kizart Media Partners and the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) last week, set a new record for event attendance. Global marketers and media executives gathered in Washington, DC, for this groundbreaking forum.
Tara DeVeaux, President and CEO of Burrell Communications Group, highlighted the crucial link between Black-owned agencies and Black radio during her keynote address. She emphasized the significance of strong partnerships for their mutual success.
Kizart Media Partners Managing Partner Sherman Kizart commented, “At the NABOB Fall Conference and Power of Urban Radio Forum, we successfully raised the bar for Global Marketers and the Global Media Agency community to expand and increase investment with diverse-owned and diverse targeted media.”
The first CMO workshop and panel discussion drew an overflow crowd, with top executives from AARP, General Motors, Fresh Markets, US Bank, and prominent global media agencies such as Dentsu, Publicis, IPG, Omnicom, Burrell Communications Group, and Greene Group in attendance.
Procter & Gamble’s Chief Brand Officer, Marc Pritchard, has emphasized its dedication to diverse media, declaring, “P&G is significantly increasing its commitment and investment in diverse media.”
The event, which took place alongside the NABOB Fall Conference, sought to promote greater investment in diverse-owned and targeted media, aiming to access the $1.5 trillion Black consumer market. NABOB operates as a division of the United States Black Chamber of Commerce.
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Libsyn has announced the appointment of Brendan Monaghan as its new CEO, effective immediately. Monaghan has also been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. His appointment comes as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary in podcasting.
Monaghan joins Libsyn from Roda, where he served as CEO, disrupting the car care industry with innovative, on-demand technology. He brings extensive podcast industry and leadership experience, having co-founded and served as CEO of Megaphone, a fast-growing podcasting platform that was acquired by Spotify for $235 million just six years after its launch.
“Brendan’s impressive track record in podcasting and high-growth tech companies, combined with his strategic vision and hands-on leadership, makes him the perfect choice to lead Libsyn’s next chapter,” said Patrick Dolan, Chair of the Board of Directors at Libsyn in a release. “With his guidance, we’re confident Libsyn will accelerate its profitable growth as a market leader, enhancing our content creation services for the next generation of podcasters and expanding our advertising marketplace to bring new engaging content to brand and agency advertisers.”
Monaghan added, “I am extremely excited to join Libsyn as CEO. Libsyn has an amazing legacy of serving publishers and advertisers alike. I look forward to joining a strong team to build upon Libsyn’s achievements and to significantly drive even greater outcomes.”
Hurricane Helene slammed western North Carolina last month, leaving the area reeling. 570 WWNC has been a critical lifeline to the area and Clay Travis broadcasted his nationally syndicated show from the station to show his support.
Travis was live in Asheville, North Carolina on Friday, October 11th to survey damage from the storm via helicopter and to raise awareness for fundraising efforts and volunteers needed to help return the area to normal, which is expected to take several months.
During The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, the program welcomed 570 WWNC morning host and Program Director Mark Starling to speak about the critical role AM radio and the station — which is an affiliate of the Premiere Networks program — has been to the area.
“When TV couldn’t do it, the newspaper couldn’t do it, there was nothing online, the only thing left was AM/FM radio,” said Starling. “All seven stations stayed on the air simulcasted… we were wall-to-wall…what we wanted to do here at the radio station, at iHeart Asheville, was we wanted to show the community that we can get through this. And we’ve been kind of repeating this line: ‘Community is the answer to this crisis.’ …what we have seen is the absolute best in humanity in an absolute horrific, horrific time.”
Flew in to Asheville this morning, talking about it all on @clayandbuck and broadcasting show live here. The destruction is unbelievable. This is I-40. Completely washed away. Monster rebuild of interstate alone. pic.twitter.com/DMkd8bmJmE
