Stephens Media Promotes Mike Elroy To PD In OK
Stephens Media Group has announced the promotion of Mike Elroy to Program Director at KKAJ in Ardmore, OK. Elroy has been with the Country station for six years. First first task in leading the station is to find a new morning show host in the station's ongoing search.
Charlotte’s Maney and LauRen Make Carolina/Georgia Expansion
Beasley Media Group Charlotte's Maney and LauRen Morning Show is expanding across the southeast. Starting February 5, the show will be broadcast in Fayetteville, NC on My Kiss 93.5 and Augusta, GA on HD 98.3, replacing The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on both.
Research Director, Inc. Lifts Nicole Somerville To COO
Research Director, Inc. is promoting Data and Production Manager Nicole Somerville to Chief Operating Officer of the ratings analysis firm. Somerville has been with Research Director since July 1998 with a background in data and client consultations.
Podcast Ad CPMs Stagnate In Sluggish Q1 Start
Libsyn has released the Podcast Advertising Rates for January 2024, showcasing the top-earning categories alongside the most accessible for marketers. The average cost per thousand for a 60-second ad fell more than a dollar per ad in the last month.
‘Rick & Bubba’ Coming To An End After 30 Years
On Thursday's Rick & Bubba Show, Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey announced the show will conclude at the end of 2024. The Birmingham, AL-based show started in 1994, spreading to more than 60 stations across the US in syndication.
FCC Gives Next Steps For 1,336 Low Power FM Applications
Would-be Low Power FM operators made the most of the FCC's first LPFM filing window in a decade, with more than 1,300 applications submitted in December. Now the Media Bureau has released a Public Notice detailing its process for handling the applications.
Neuhoff Media To End Radio Ownership, Divests First Two Markets
After almost 70 years of operation, Neuhoff Media will divest its entire radio division, starting with the impending sale of its eight Decatur and Danville, IL signals. Champaign Multimedia Group has agreed to purchase the clusters and their digital news platforms.
NAB Unveils AI Certification Program For Broadcasters
As the use of artificial intelligence becomes one of the most provocative topics in broadcasting, the NAB is partnering with Future Media Concepts on an AI certification program. The course, both online and at NAB Show 2024, will have a radio-centered track.
SiriusXM Beats Wall Street Expectations To Start Significant 2024
As SiriusXM begins a full-force push to attract younger listeners to its streaming offerings, the company ended 2023 with a slight dip in subscribers. However, the broadcaster's Q4 and full-year earnings proved enough to beat market expectations.
2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nomination Window Opens
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has officially opened the nomination process for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame. Running until March 31, the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is welcoming suggestions for potential inductees.