Another voice in support of maintaining AM radio receivers in vehicles comes from the head of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). President/CEO Troy Miller penned an opinion piece for Newsmax in support of the critical role AM radio plays during times of emergency, especially during extreme weather seasons. Read moreNRB Head Urges Congressional Support Of AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act.
When Nielsen releases its PPM format trends report for May, adult contemporary should still have a very good story to tell. Over these first two days of Nielsen’s PPM April survey, AC stations finished in the top five of 14 of these 20 markets, with share up from April for four of those stations. Taking AC offshoots into account, one of those markets, Miami, stands out with an all-AC top five. Read moreNielsen Survey: AC Stays Strong On May PPMs’ Day 2.
The New York Legislature has made some quick fixes to a bill it passed in April that will hold media outlets, including radio stations, responsible for airing political advertisements that include voices and images created with artificial intelligence. The New York State Broadcasters Association says the revisions will make it less likely that stations will face legal action. Read moreNew York Law Revisions Will Make AI-Generated Political Ads Less Risky For Broadcasters.
Longtime media broker Susan Patrick is scheduled to begin serving a 15-month prison sentence on June 19 for filing false tax returns, and in the meantime her former husband, Larry Patrick, is asking the FCC to transfer full control of the 17 stations owned by Legend Communications to him. Larry Patrick has filed a one-dollar deal to buy the 50% stake in the company held by his former wife. The FCC could put the sale through a hearing process. Read moreLarry Patrick Files To Take Sole Control Of Legend Communications.
Radio Advertising Bureau President and CEO Mike Hulvey may be new at his job, but his outlook on what makes local radio effective is decidedly old-school. On the latest episode of Borrell Associates’ “Local Marketing Trends” podcast, Hulvey, who took over for Eric Farber this past spring, underscored the intimate, personal connection the medium enjoys with the people it serves. Read moreWhat Gives Radio Its Local Edge? ‘We Are Gritty By Nature,’ RAB’s Hulvey Says.
iHeartMedia Dallas said Tuesday that “The Woody Show” will be added to the weekday morning lineup on the newly launched 97.1 The Eagle — Dallas-Fort Worth’s Rock Station. According to a news release, the change will take effect Monday, July 8, 2024. The top-rated, Premiere Networks-syndicated morning show will broadcast weekdays from 5am to 10am CT. Read moreiHeartMedia Dallas Adds ‘The Woody Show’ To 97.1 The Eagle.
Making a significant move up Integr8 USA’s Pop callout chart is “Miles On It,” the collaboration between country singer Kane Brown and DJ Marshmello, making it this week’s Pop “1 To Watch.” In other Pop callout action, Hozier’s “Too Sweet” enters the top five, while Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” and Teddy Swims’ “Lose Control” remain the two best testers. Read moreIntegr8 USA: Pop Listeners Want S’more Of Marshmello’s Collab With Kane Brown.
General Motors is trimming its expected sales and production of all-electric vehicles this year, as U.S. adoption of EVs occurs slower than expected. GM CFO Paul Jacobson said the company now expects production of 200,000 to 250,000 EVs this year, down from a previously announced range of 200,000 to 300,000. The Detroit automaker is in the middle of launching its newest EVs, including its new entry-level Chevrolet Equinox EV. Read moreAd Insider: Our Weekly News Recap From Top National Advertisers.
In a 3-2 party line vote, the FCC has partially reversed a 2020 decision to eliminate the simulcast rule for FMs while leaving it alone for AMs. The order says the radio duplication rule acts as a “useful guardrail” to ensure continued diversity of programming on the FM dial. The decision will mean some broadcasters may need to undo FM simulcasts. Read moreFCC: Simulcast Limits On FMs Are ‘Useful Guardrail’ As It Revives Rules.
Steve Klauke, the longtime voice of Salt Lake Bees baseball and play-by-play announcer for Weber State football and men’s basketball, died on Tuesday, June 11 after being struck by a car on Monday night. He was 69. Klauke retired from calling Salt Lake Bees games after the 2023 season and 29-years behind the mic. He just completed his ninth season calling Weber State, the Standard-Examiner reports. Read moreSteve Klauke
“Gnarley Charley” Fitzgerald takes over mornings for Momentum Broadcasting country KJUG Tulare, CA (106.7). He succeeds Marty Young, who exited in March after nine months. Fitzgerald previously spent 16 years at Cumulus Media’s “93.7 Kiss Country” KSKS Fresno, CA — 12 of those in mornings. Read more'Gnarly Charley' Fitzgerald
Josh Klinger is leaving his morning co-host role at Audacy sports “610 Sports” KCSP Kansas City but will remain with the Kansas City Radio Network. Klinger, who has been with the station for 20 years, said his last day will be mid-July. Read moreJosh Klinger
