News Makers
Behind the Scenes of “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”
Its technical director and production manager provide us a glimpse
programming
Programming and Sales
Key Networks Adds ATMOS Weather Reporting
Synthetic voice process is provided by Summit Technology Group
Programming and Sales
New Public Campaign Aims to Bring Music Back Safely
Campaign to offer spots to radio stations looking to encourage safe return to live...
Business and Law
Grants to Help Public Stations Address COVID Misinformation
CPB will award $275,000 in grants to 14 stations in communities with high infection...
Business and Law
Urban One Joins Audacy App
Audacy says its digital platform now has 2,000+ radio stations
Guest Commentaries
Talk Hard: The Future of Radio Is Social Audio
Social audio is to licensed broadcasters what Uber has become to taxi drivers in...
Programming and Sales
WHUR Serves on Multiple Platforms
Recipient of NAB Crystal Heritage Award is deeply connected to its community
Programming and Sales
iHeart Adds “Request a Song” Feature in Alexa
Says it plans more interactive features in partnership with Amazon
Business and Law
Spotify Expands Audience Network
Makes its “audio marketplace” available in Canada, U.K. and Australia
Programming and Sales
Komando Launches Afternoon Tech Update
Vignette is free to stations run the accompanying ad spot
Business and Law
APM, Audacy Create a Podcast Partnership
They say their complementary strengths will be a benefit to advertisers
Programming and Sales
Livestream Production: From Emerging Format to Industry Cornerstone
In the last year livestreaming has exploded, with dozens of startups now providing innovative...
Programming and Sales
Programming From Grace Broadcast Honors Veterans for Memorial Day
The “Above & Beyond” vignettes are one way for stations to celebrate Medal of...
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: How Stations Fight the Virus
Report sheds light on community radio’s pandemic service
Programming and Sales
Daily Clip Features Ronald Reagan Quotes
Foundation offers free 60-second program to stations
Programming and Sales
NAB Explores “Vaccine Education Messaging”
Regional approach highlighted in partnership with Reynolds Journalism Institute
Programming and Sales
Glimpsing History Through New Digitized Radio Programs
The American Archive of Public Broadcasting has released a collection of historic radio programs...
Business and Law
Westwood One’s TM Studios Finds Familiar New Owners
Famed jingle and production house purchased by company vets
Programming and Sales
Library of Congress to Archive “Poe Theatre on the Air”
This old-time radio production, produced as a modern day podcast offering, honors the work...
Programming and Sales
NAB Launches Campaign Celebrating the First Amendment
The campaign includes a toolkit with on-air and digital resources for broadcasters
Business and Law
Radio@100: Beasley Celebrates Songwriters
Partners with BMI and Xperi on series “100 Years of Hit Makers”
Business and Law
Pai Calls for Transparency on Foreign Government Sponsored Broadcast Content
Proposed rule change would cover TV and radio content provided by foreign governments
Programming and Sales
NPR to Modify “Consider This” to Include Local Content
Podcast to undergo experiment in geo-locating and localized content
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...
Business and Law
NAB Opens New Broadcast Resource Hub
The portal is designed to assist broadcasters with aspects like education, training, advocacy and...
Business and Law
New Audio Campaign Aims to Reinforce Radio’s Role as Trusted Partner
Updated table designed to ease the process of applying for an open spot
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Turned Up
How can a music station respond to today’s cultural explosion?
Headlines
How WOGO Helped a Wisconsin School Graduate Seniors
An AM/FM broadcast, a parade through town and even drone video
Business and Law
Bouvard: More People Are “Ready to Go”
Cites Nielsen data showing encouraging trends for radio business
Programming and Sales
NAB Unveils Service to America Finalists
Townsquare shines among radio nominees
Business and Law
iHeart Offers Programmatic “COVID Recovery Program”
Includes location-based messaging that takes into account different local reopening conditions
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: Does Music Die?
College and community radio’s long tradition of in-studio performances may need to change
Columns and Views
Programming, Personality and Promotion In the New Normal
Best practices and ideas for radio in the current environment, guidance for the near-term...
Programming and Sales
Four in Ten Techsurvey 2020 Respondents Own “Hearables”
Numbers skewed towards younger and ethnic listeners
Business and Law
TechSurvey 2020 Looks at Podcast Growth
Says more than one in four now listens to podcasts weekly
Programming and Sales
AM/FM Holds Fast in a Volatile Media Landscape
Latest Jacobs Media Techsurvey has good news for radio
Columns and Views
Invest in People and Programming, Not More Signals
Digital AM seems to be the answer to a question that listeners aren’t asking
Columns and Views
Radio Public Affairs: How Far We’ve Come
FCC rules are less onerous now but they are still a serious consideration
Columns and Views
The Great Outdoors for Fun and Profit
Stations should tap into the natural benefits of outside activities
Guest Commentaries
Community Broadcaster: The End of Jazz
Is there a future for the historic music genre on the radio?
News and Business
Beasley Ups Chase to Chief Content Officer
Former Programmer of the Year takes on new leadership role