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The Industry According To: Damizza

"Radio still creates credibility — and frankly, pays better royalties than streaming in many cases."

What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

Understanding The Shifting Economic Culture of Americans

"We must encourage businesses to operate responsibly while also recognizing the value they create. We should continue addressing inequality without demonizing achievement or confusing equality with equity. In turn, we should celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship while demanding ethical leadership."

iHeartMedia Sees Nearly 6% Revenue Uptick During 2024 3rd Quarter

Podcast revenue alone at iHeartMedia was up 11%.

Is It Time For Large Radio Companies To Cut Losses And Sell?

IHeart is top of the list. For more than a decade, Bob Pittman has not wanted the company to be in the terrestrial radio business.

Gayle Troberman iHeartMedia CMO To Step Down

“iHeart has built our reputation with major national marketing and advertising partners through our commitment to constant innovation, and Gayle Troberman, our Chief Marketing Officer, has been instrumental in those efforts.

iHeartMedia Names Eddie Martiny And John Karpinski Division Presidents

In a memo to staff, CEO Bob Pittman and President/COO/CFO Richard Bressler revealed the restructuring.

iHeartMedia Reports First Revenue Uptick Since 2022 During Second Quarter

Digital audio revenue represented 31% of the company's total for the quarter.

iHeartMedia Revenue Dropped 4% in 2023, Podcast Revenue Up 14%

“We expect to see a significant year-over-year improvement in our 2024 financial performance, supported by our ongoing efficiency efforts and what is anticipated to be a record-setting political advertising year.”

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia ‘Will Be Back in Growth Mode in 2024’

Pittman added that he "remains confident that both the advertising marketplace and our company will be back in growth mode in 2024."

Real Time Bidding Comes to Radio Sales

"The radio ad sales market is transforming profoundly, with real-time bidding and audience-centric approaches taking center stage."

The Only Path Forward For News Radio is Strong Personalities

Radio’s competitive advantage remains its people. And when it comes to personality, no format owns that right now more so than News/Talk

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia Won’t Be Shutting Down Broadcast Stations

"90% of Americans listen to iHeart broadcast radio stations every month. To put that in context, the biggest TV network reaches less than 40% of Americans and the big streaming music services reach less than 30%."

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What iHeartMedia’s Cuts Teach Radio About Surviving Change

"No industry is immune to change — just ask newspaper owners."

Why Radio Should Stop Chasing 25-54 and Own Its Market

"Stop thinking innovation only means chasing teenagers on TikTok."

Understanding The Shifting Economic Culture of Americans

"We must encourage businesses to operate responsibly while also recognizing the value they create. We should continue addressing inequality without demonizing achievement or confusing equality with equity. In turn, we should celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship while demanding ethical leadership."

FIFA’s Balogun Decision Should Encourage Sports Radio To Break More Rules

The FIFA World Cup has been nothing short of...