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The Industry According To: Leigh Jacobs, NuVoodoo

"Stations MUST work to build cume all the time."

Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

Audacy Regional President Doug Abernethy to Depart

"I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished together and confident in your continued success."  

Backbone Broadcast Pre-Launch Program Gives In-Venue Radio Play-by-Play on Mobile Phones

"Beta participants will gain early access to groundbreaking technology that enhances fan engagement and revenue earning potential."

What Data Says About the Health of the Radio Industry

Much like the expected demise of radio in the ‘50s after television took off, the business is not dead yet, but there are plenty of competitors who would gladly help kill it off.

Audacy Considering Sale of Pineapple Street Studios, New Report Suggests

Estimates suggest that the podcast brand brings in more than $10 million in revenue annually.

Beasley Media Group Sees Slight Revenue Dip in 2024

Local revenue, including local digital packages, represented 76% of all revenue for the company.

The Radio Industry is Sending Mixed Messages in the Fight to Save AM Radio

You can't say your committed to saving the AM band while also cutting off AM signals. Those are competing ideologies.

Do Radio Executives Mirror the Demographics of Radio Listeners?

If we understand our audiences better than other media, at least based on our backgrounds, why doesn’t radio do better? What will it take?

Townsquare Media Digital Revenue Up More Than 5% in 2024 While Broadcast Revenue Falls

"Broadcast is a mature cash cow business that will continue to face headwinds going forward, as businesses will continue to share shift from traditional advertising to digital advertising."

Salem Media Group Reports 8.1% Revenue Decrease in 2024

Digital media revenue, however, showed a steady increase of 7.2% as it hit $45 million in 2024.

Cumulus Media: ‘Certain Stations No Longer the Right Strategic Fit’ As Company Ends Several AM Signals

"We have made the decision to suspend operations at these stations — an adjustment that impacts very few individuals — while we evaluate the best path forward."

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Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

The Future of AM Radio Depends on Reinvention, Not Nostalgia

"AM radio may never return to its former dominance. But its survival will depend on becoming more local, more authentic, and more creatively connected to the digital habits of modern consumers."