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Civic Media Expands Into Illinois and Iowa With 13-Station Deal

“We believe radio plays a crucial role in our local communities and we look forward to supporting the teams at Titan Broadcasting, Pritchard Broadcasting Corporation, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company in fulfilling that role.”

Is Netflix Preparing For A Sports Media Rights Shopping Spree?

"Perhaps the company's layoffs are simply about controlling costs. However, if they’re part of a larger strategy to redirect resources toward premium live sports, the next chapter of Netflix’s evolution could be its most significant yet."

Think Big, Ask Big: Doug Abernethy’s Radio One Playbook

"Our industry has transformed better than any other traditional media"

Ken Charles Explains How Trust Drives Ratings and Sales at 95.5 WSB

“The trust of your audience is crucial not only to long-term success but to being a long-term part of the community and a long-term part of their habits, so that when things happen, they go to the place they trust. And we want to be the place they trust the most.”

Dave Lewis Exits KMAN After 20 Years

According to KMAN’s website, Lewis credits his broadcasting career to the influence of both his parents. Lewis says his mother was an avid radio listener.

Atlanta Radio Host Kara Stockton Dies at 44

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution spoke to Stockton’s brother, Rob, who wasn’t sure about the cause of death but said the family will request an autopsy.

Report: CBS News President to Cost-Cut Norah O’Donnell

The latest Nielsen data indicates the network has taken big ratings hit since the start of the Ukraine war nearly three weeks ago.

Doug McKelway’s Change of Pace

Logistically, the move should provide additional comfort for McKelway. He reunites with producer Clemente, whom McKelway, in his aforementioned retirement video, thanked for helping him get hired at Fox News back in 2010. 

Fox News Is the Top Destination Coverage on the Russia-Ukraine War

According to Nielsen Media Research, Fox News outperformed CNN and MSNBC in the key 25-54 demographic and the 18-49 demo across the day and in primetime.

JVC Broadcasting: Hiring Spree is Sign of the Industry Getting Stronger

JVC began its recruitment efforts several months ago, which culminated in 16 hirings, including some internal promotions. 

Radio Should Follow TV and Create Exclusive, Paid Streaming Services

So while radio isn’t necessarily needing to replace a revenue stream like TV, there’s never harm in adding a new one.

Benjamin Hall: The Media Isn’t Drumming Up Emotional Response

During “The Five” on Tuesday, Greg Gutfeld said the media was trying to create a “galvanizing narrative” to sell an idea about the war.

Clay Travis, Buck Sexton, & Jesse Kelly Headline iHeartMedia Event

“Great Texas Barbeque, Beer & Bourbon Blowout” hosted by iHeartMedia Houston reportedly drew in 1,200 listeners to the venue.

Futuri Names Zena Burns Senior VP of Strategic Marketing & Brand Development

Burns will also focus on growing content creation efforts tied to Futuri’s innovation initiatives; conferences and events; corporate messaging and public relations; trade publication relations.

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Is Netflix Preparing For A Sports Media Rights Shopping Spree?

"Perhaps the company's layoffs are simply about controlling costs. However, if they’re part of a larger strategy to redirect resources toward premium live sports, the next chapter of Netflix’s evolution could be its most significant yet."

Think Big, Ask Big: Doug Abernethy’s Radio One Playbook

"Our industry has transformed better than any other traditional media"

Ken Charles Explains How Trust Drives Ratings and Sales at 95.5 WSB

“The trust of your audience is crucial not only to long-term success but to being a long-term part of the community and a long-term part of their habits, so that when things happen, they go to the place they trust. And we want to be the place they trust the most.”

How Pete Sousa’s Road to Sobriety Led Him Back to a Sports Media Career He Thought He Lost

"When you get sober, the sky is the limit. I'm living, breathing proof of that. People thought I was extremely hopeless. I'm here to tell anyone with a problem, if you think you're hopeless, that is not true."