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Magellan AI Brings Cookie-Less IDs to Audio Measurement

Magellan AI

Magellan AI, an audio intelligence, analytics and measurement company, adds new cookie-less identifiers for podcast and streaming audio campaign measurement. The new identifiers provide Magellan AI's customers with enhanced measurement capabilities in a privacy-focused environment. Known for its database of More

NAB Expresses Concerns Over Proposed New FM Station Class

Technicians

A new proposal before the FCC to create an FM broadcasting class known as "A10" is receiving mixed reactions. This proposal, aimed at enhancing coverage in rural and underserved areas, would allow for power upgrades for approximately 1,400 Class A FM stations, permitting a maximum of More

RTDNA Finds Radio News Salaries Head Backwards by 11.5%

Radio Television Digital News Association

After three years of meager salary increases -- all of which lagged inflation -- is worse in 2024. According to the the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), overall radio salaries actually fell 2.5%. With inflation at 3.1% for the year, that means real wages dropped by 5.6%. But why they fell More

Fifth Circuit Overturns FCC's Universal Service Fund

Federal Communications Commission's (FCC)

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF) unconstitutional, a decision that has sparked immediate reactions from key FCC officials. Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel's Response: FCC More

Radio's Only Air Talent Study Extends Deadline to July 26

AQ6

The country's only survey of air talent in commercial radio has extended its deadline to Friday, July 26. In collaboration with Don Anthony's Morning Show Boot Camp, Jacobs Media's AQ6 is seeking feedback among air personalities, shows, teams and producers across the U.S. This sixth More

Musburger Media Acquires VSiN Sports Betting Network

VSiN

Musburger Media has agreed to acquire VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, from DraftKings Inc. Original VSiN founders Brian Musburger and Bill Adee, who were part of the team that previously launched and led the multi-platform broadcast and content company, will lead it moving forward. VSiN will continue to More

What Madison Avenue Can Learn About How Advertising Works

Cumulus Media and Westwood One

To understand the magnitude of the brand Steve's Pest Control built with long-term advertising on AM/FM radio, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group commissioned MARU/Matchbox to conduct a study of 98 consumers in the Columbia-Jefferson City DMA in December, 2023. This week's blog examines the More

Radio Group Digio Strategies to Acquire Darkhorse Press

Digio Strategies and Darkhorse Press

Digio Strategies, a radio group which owns six radio stations and a digital company, based in Mississippi and Alabama, is merging with Darkhorse Press. Therese Apel, owner of Darkhorse Press will make her return to radio news on US 96.3, Mix 98.7, 93.5 The Legend and Blues 93.1 on Monday, August 5 at 6am More

Triton Digital Releases June 2024 U.S. Podcast Ranker

Triton Digital

Triton Digital has released its June, 2024 U.S. Podcast Ranker (June 3-30). iHeart Audience Network earned the #1 spot again on the Top Sales Networks Report for the month of June, with 66.3 million Average Weekly Downloads and 18.3 million Average Weekly Users. SiriusXM Podcast More

First Dallas Media Closes on KRMX-FM/Waco for $1.35M

KRMX-FM/Waco

First Dallas Media Inc. has closed on its previously annouinced purchase of 50kW Country KRMX-FM (92.9 Shooter FM) serving the Waco, TX market from M&M Broadcasters of Waco. The purchase price was $1.35 million. The buyer is headed by Ben Lovvorn, who owns broadcast properties in the Dallas market. The More

NAB Challenges FCC Ownership Restrictions

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has taken a significant step in its ongoing challenge to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) local radio and television ownership rules by filing an initial brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The NAB argues that the current More

Sports Audio Plays an Integral Role for Female Sports Fans

Edison Research, SiriusXM Media and GroupM

The latest report, "Sports Audio Report: Female Fans" from Edison Research, SiriusXM Media and GroupM explores the unique audio listening habits of U.S. female sports fans and shows how they interact with sports beyond the field. Sports audio plays an integral role in female sports More

Marketron, BIA Partner for Local Media Spending Webinar

Marketron and BIA Advisory Services

Marketron and BIA Advisory Services are partnering for a webinar on 2024 local media spending on July 25 at 2pm ET. The event will be presented by Marketron CEO Jimshade Chaudhari and BIA Advisory Services VP of forecasting Nicole Ovadia. There is no cost to attend this event. In this webinar, Ovadia More

Gorilla Broadcasting to Acquire Four in GA for $390K

Guest Technology

Gorilla Broadcasting has agreed to acquire WCEH-AM (610) & W241CO (96.1) in Hawkinsville, GA as wells as WDXQ-AM (1440) & W244CL (96.7) in Cochran, GA from Shanks Broadcasting for $390,000. Gorilla is is headed by Steven Lara and owns stations in Georgia, South Carolina and North More

RAB, Provoke Insights to Share Key Automotive Trends

Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB)

Provoke Insights and RAB will team up with a live presentation entitled "Get Up to Speed." During the presentation, Provoke Insights researcher and strategist Jordin DeSenzo will examine key trends in automotive preferences and purchase behavior by consumers and radio listeners. The live presentation will More

FCC Cracks Down on Illegal NY, NJ Pirate Radio Broadcasts

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

In a significant enforcement action, the FCC has issued warnings to thirteen landowners in the New York metropolitan area for allegedly permitting illegal pirate radio broadcasts from their properties. This move is part of the FCC's ongoing efforts to curtail unauthorized radio transmissions, which can More

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