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Taylor Swift Is Returning to Country Radio — Will the Format Answer?

"And with three versions dropping, programmers can even play A&R guy if they need to feel useful"

Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan’s Punk Rock Love Letter to New Jersey

"Lyrically, there's a lot of regional references."

How Jim Traber Build a Sports Radio Legacy by Never Changing or Playing It Safe

"There's no one way to do radio, but my way of doing sports radio is dying off."

Why Spotify’s AI Push Could Be Radio’s Biggest Opportunity

"Fandom and cultural meaning don't emerge from passive, individual consumption. They emerge from belonging."

Women Prefer AM/FM Radio to Everything But Their Phone, New Study Shows

Traditional radio eclipsed Amazon (43%), Netflix (40%), Apple (26%), Spotify (26%) and TikTok (24%) among other strong digital audio and video brands.

Nielsen Debuts The Media Distributor Gauge Showing TV Audience By Company

In the first report of the new gauge, 14 companies saw a 1.0% share or great of the total TV usage.

Ben Shapiro: Ad Revenue Key for Podcast Industry to Remain ‘Platform for All Viewpoints’

"I hope that you all consider sponsoring all the sides, not just the ones that you personally agree with, because there are audiences all across the political spectrum."

It’s Time for the FCC to Consider Radical Changes in Broadcasting

The scarcity argument was a product of its time, not envisioning the internet, smartphones, streaming, and podcasts. It’s time to reconsider.

Salem Media Group First Quarter Revenue Drops 8.3%

The company saw a net revenue of $58.6 million in the quarter, a drop of 8.3%. Broadcast revenue fell to $46 million, down 4.6%.

Audacy First Quarter Revenue Up 1%

While radio advertising revenue dropped 2%, digital revenue rose 10% to make up the difference.

Overall Podcast Ad Revenue Growth to Hit Double Digits in 2024, New IAB Study Says

The sector is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2026.

iHeartMedia Revenue Drops to Just Under $800 Million in First Quarter

While overall revenue was down, digital revenue was up 7% to $239 million. Specifically, podcast revenue was up 18% to $91 million during the quarter.

Saga Communications Sees 2.5% Revenue Drop In First Quarter

Operating losses were also up for the broadcaster, as it lost $2.4 million during the quarter.

Despite Revenue Drop, Townsquare Posts Profitable First Quarter

Overall, the company saw a revenue decline of 3.4%, down to $99.6 million from the $103.1 million it earned in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan’s Punk Rock Love Letter to New Jersey

"Lyrically, there's a lot of regional references."

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"There's no one way to do radio, but my way of doing sports radio is dying off."

Why Spotify’s AI Push Could Be Radio’s Biggest Opportunity

"Fandom and cultural meaning don't emerge from passive, individual consumption. They emerge from belonging."

Why More Sports Media Talent Are Choosing Independence Instead of It Being Forced Upon Them

"The future of legacy media won't be determined by transmitters, call letters, apps, or even ratings books. It'll be determined by whether organizations can convince their best talent that staying offers more opportunity than leaving."