Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
Audacy adds MeidasTouch podcast as political ad season accelerates
Audacy will handle distribution and ad sales for MediasTouch Network shows; its programs will continue to be available across podcast platforms and YouTube.
Ex-FBI official Dan Bongino returns to radio with Cumulus-backed program
The program is separate from Bongino’s former nationally syndicated show, “The Dan Bongino Show.”
Stingray brings TuneIn to iM Media Labs connected car platform
The integration will allow drivers to access TuneIn’s live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio through a native in-vehicle interface.
Salem Media narrows loss in Q2 ahead of expected go-private deal
The company narrowed its net loss to $3.4 million during the quarter as it prepares to be acquired by WaterStone.
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Deals with streamers helps radio-focused iHeart pivot during Q2
Streaming pacts with Netflix and Disney are providing incremental revenue to its overall business, but traditional broadcasting represents the largest — but declining — share of revenue.
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Court tosses Ronn Owens bankruptcy case amid GoFundMe scrutiny
After receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations, the broadcaster began making payments unrelated to his medical treatment, the court found.
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Stingray revenue jumps 65 percent as TuneIn, FAST advertising drive growth
The integration of TuneIn into the broader Stingray business is going better than anticipated, the company's CEO said in a statement on Monday.
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KNBR lays off 49ers radio announcer Greg Papa in staffing shake-up
KNBR has laid off its two long-time mid-day show hosts Greg Papa and Greg Silver as part of a broader staffing shake-u
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Urban One narrows Q2 loss despite revenue decline
Ongoing issues with radio and television advertising revenue, coupled with pay TV subscriber losses, impacted nearly all financial line items.
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Spotify reaches 300 million users during Q2
The streaming media company continues to market itself as a one-stop shop for all things digital audio, from premium music experiences to podcasts and audiobooks.
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Ampere: Consumers spend half their day with media platforms
Consumers in the United States and United Kingdom now spend almost 11 cumulative hours per day using differentiated media platforms like streaming video, gaming, audio and social video, according to new research released by Ampere Analysis on Monday. The company’s ... Read more
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SiriusXM plots turnaround through more sports, fewer discounts
SiriusXM is hoping sports fans will find its new plans attractive across programming and pricing; the company is easing off discounts to retain customers.
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