News Makers
No Soft Edges From Jerry Del Colliano
Newsletter publisher dishes scorn upon the actions of big commercial radio firms
iHeartMedia
Programming and Sales
iHeartMedia PSA to Support HBCU Students
First effort in new program focuses on pandemic’s impact on communities of color
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Q3 Revenue Report Brings Some Encouragement
Broadcaster points to “studio of the future” and “cost savings”
Business and Law
FCC Gives iHeart a Foreign Ownership Privilege
Commission will let the company exceed the 25% cap
Business and Law
CEOs Look Beyond Pandemic
Three see some bright linings despite revenue drops and business uncertainty
Business and Law
iHeartMedia to Acquire Podcast Company Voxnest
According to iHeart CEO, the acquisition will accelerate the growth of its podcasting platform
Guest Commentaries
Audi AG Launches Hybrid Radio in U.S. and Canada
Christian Winter explains how we got to this point
Headlines
iHeart Launches Sports Network
Company cites research that 83 percent of sports fans want a daily update
Business and Law
Radio Ranks As Most Trustworthy Source in New iHeartMedia Poll
The survey also revealed radio delivers tangible benefits to listeners, from improving mood to...
Headlines
Joe Rogan and “The Daily” Add to Audience Strength
Media Monitors ranks the most popular podcasts, publishers and genres
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Q2 Revenue Down by Nearly Half
Pittman: “The challenges that we have faced due to COVID-19 were unprecedented …”
From the Editor
Big Radio Companies Settle With FCC on Online Political Files
Six corporate owners promise to do better
Headlines
U.S. Radio Remains in Pandemic Mode
Work strategies remain disrupted; more centralization is likely longer-term
Business and Law
KGB Call Letters Return to San Diego AM Dial
Former KFMB is now part of iHeartMedia
Headlines
Super Hi-Fi Queues up Streaming Music
It seeks to be the next “independent darling B2B AI company” in broadcast
News and Business
Broadcast Continuity in a Pandemic
Engineers shared ideas about workflows during a special TWiRT episode
Business and Law
iHeartMedia’s Q1 Results Dinged by COVID-19
Sets stage for potential painful second quarter
Business and Law
iHeart Offers Programmatic “COVID Recovery Program”
Includes location-based messaging that takes into account different local reopening conditions
Business and Law
Large Groups Wave a Caution Flag on Geo-Targeting
They argue that not enough is known for the FCC to move forward
News and Business
How Will iHeart’s “Centers of Excellence” Strategy Play Out?
Pittman: “We don’t think the quality will go down, we want the best programming...
News and Business
New Ways to Hear On-Demand COVID-19 Briefs, Broadcasters Play Ball and More
And other creative ways radio broadcasters ensure their listeners are entertained
News and Business
COVID-19: Broadcasters Keep Communities Healthy, Informed
Radio does its best work in difficult times — informing and entertaining listeners
News and Business
iHeart’s Star-Spangled Broadcast, COVID-19 Continues to Dominate Conversation
Also, news from SAS, RFE and others adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic
Business and Law
The Promise of Personality — And What We Lose Without the DJ
Todd Zwillich examines the role (and future) of the radio DJ
Columns and Views
Awards for Your Community’s Best
Use the music industry model to show appreciation and increase community standing
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Gives Few Details on Modernization Plan
Will continue push into advanced technologies
Columns and Views
Have Layoffs Done Collateral Damage to Radio?
Broadcasters seeking to save money may find cuts don’t help their bottom line
Business and Law
iHeart Defends Painful Change
“We do not intend to be one of those companies that stayed in the...
News and Business
iHeart’s Tech Strategy Puts Spotlight on “Super Hi-Fi”
Read what iHeart’s Chris Williams told RW about AI in 2018
News and Business
Sports Betting Station Takes Air in Cleveland Ahead of Expected Legalization
iHeart’s The Gambler is a sports talker with Vegas insights
Business and Law
Job Losses and Questions Come in the Wake of iHeart Reshuffling
Reports of layoffs mount; IHM emphasizes tech as the “number one audio company in...
News and Business
Audio Explosion Reverberates in Radio
Symposium panelists paint their industry as challenged by competition and regulations
News and Business
Hotels Leave the Light on for Audio
A hotel lobby can be a nice studio home, recalling radio’s roots in hospitality segment
News and Business
Study Highlights “Five Secrets for Automotive Advertisers”
iHeartMedia says the findings challenges common assumptions in the ad community
Programming and Sales
iHeart Doubles Down on “Podcast, Meet Broadcast” Strategy
“Sunday Night Podcasts” will debut Aug. 11
Tech and Gear
iHeartMedia Builds Audio Transport Platform With Barix
SIP Opus codecs cover all the bases in transition from ISDN
People News
The Team From WRAK
IHeartMedia’s Williamsport cluster fields the broadcast team for the Little League World Series
News and Business
FCC Media Bureau Upholds Its AM Revitalization Translator Policies
In California case, iHeart subsidiary gets an FM signal for its Modesto AM over...