Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
NPR says “misunderstanding” led to erroneous report on Samuel Alito’s retirement
A spokesperson for NPR said the report was based on a "misunderstanding," and the author will appear on radio later in the day to explain the issue.a
iHeartMedia begins fresh round of layoffs in radio business
iHeartMedia has begun a company-wide programming realignment tied to technology investments and a new cost-reduction initiative.
Stingray expands pact with National Bank of Canada, will power digital signage
Stingray will also take over National Bank's digital signage operations across Canada and at Natbank locations in Florida.
Stingray launches pop-up activations in Toronto, Vancouver tied to World Cup
Stingray is serving as BMO’s primary technology partner, overseeing software development, engineering, deployment and technical support.
FIRST ON THE DESK
CBS News Radio VP Harvey Nagler to receive Lifetime Leadership Award
Harvey Nagler will receive a Lifetime Leadership Award for his work at CBS Radio News.
Xperi hires Kevin Greenwald from Audacy for VP, Broadcast Products role
At Xperi, Greenwald will be responsible for guiding the evolution of products and services designed for radio broadcasters and advertisers, with a focus on innovation, monetization and audience engagement.
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iHeartMedia’s corporate office in Texas listed for sale
The San Antonio office building that has served as iHeartMedia’s corporate headquarters for more than two decades has been listed for sale by its current owner.
NAB urges FCC to open AM radio band to more stations
The proposal would allow more broadcasters to apply for licenses in the extended AM radio ban, possibly supporting new community and foreign language outlets.
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Stingray grows revenue to CA $471.6 million, touts strong capitalization of TuneIn integration
Stingray's co-founder said the company's integration of TuneIn is progressing better than expected, and the audio platform is already generating stronger revenue because of it.
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FCC proposes new cybersecurity mandates for Emergency Alert System messages
The proposal would require broadcasters and other participants to implement safeguards such as stronger passwords, software updates and network protections for EAS equipment.
NPR hires Nadine Zylstra to serve as Chief Content Officer
She joins from social media platform Pinterest, and also held roles at YouTube and Sesame Workshop.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Pew Research: Americans want more information about policy, government issues
The study shined a spotlight on the gap between Americans' interest in news and their confidence in their ability to understand the major issues shaping their lives.
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