MediaCo Acquires Hispanic Broadcaster Estrella Media Operations
Hispanic broadcaster Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations have been acquired by MediaCo Holding. Estrella owns 11 radio stations nationwide and broadcasts syndicated content across 32 markets via its Don Cheto Radio Network.
2024 ACM Radio Awards See Two Ties And Several First-Timers
With some help from some of Country music's biggest stars, The Academy of Country Music has unveiled the 2024 ACM Radio Awards winners. Notably, this year's awards saw a tie in two categories and celebrated several first-time recipients.
TruGreen Spends Big Green On Radio Ahead Of Busy Summer
As the US shakes the last of the season's cold weather, spring has already sprung onto the list of radio's top national advertisers. The latest data from Media Monitors for the week of April 15-21 shows a boom for home improvement and lawn care brands.
MJ Holds The AM In Tampa With New Multiyear Deal At Q105
Tampa Bay will be waking up with MJ for years to come, as Todd "MJ" Schnitt has renewed his contract for The MJ Morning Show on Q105. The Beasley Media Group personality joined the station in September 2020 after 30 years in radio.
BIA Updates Hispanic Radio Station Directory For 2024
BIA Advisory Services has released the second edition of its Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a detailed resource that catalogs Spanish-language radio stations across the US and Puerto Rico. This free guide includes information on nearly 2,000 AM and FM stations.
106-Mile Walk Ends With Record Year For St. Jude At Thunder 106
Press Communications' Thunder 106 in New Jersey concluded its annual "Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon," raising a record $214,812. This brings their cumulative 12-year total to $1,551,112 in contributions to St. Jude’s pediatric cancer care and research.
Beasley Weighs Reverse Stock Split To Avoid Nasdaq Delist
In October, Beasley Media Group received a warning from Nasdaq to bring its stock price above $1.00 within 180 days to avoid a delisting. Now Beasley has secured a second window to bring the price up - and "all reasonable available options" are on the table.
Congress Takes Action To Incentivize Diverse Broadcast Ownership
US Representative Steven Horsford has introduced the Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service (VOICES) Act, which seeks to enhance diversity in broadcast media ownership by way of restored incentives for investment.
Norsan Media Adds To Texas Portfolio With Genuine Austin Buy
Norsan Media continues expanding its reach - this time to the Southwest - with the acquisition of new radio stations in Austin, TX. In conjunction with its expansion, Norsan has named Edgar Saucedo as the broadcaster's Southwest Market President.
NPR Affiliate Claims ‘Sovereign Immunity’ In Defamation Lawsuit
Last year, former St. Louis Public Radio General Manager Tim Eby filed a lawsuit against the University of Missouri Board of Curators, which operates the station, for defamation. Now the NPR affiliate's legal defense says it has "sovereign immunity" from the litigation.
Texas Radio Personality ‘Amy O’ Killed In Highway Hit-and-Run
Alpha Media Lubbock is mourning the loss of Amy Garza, known as "Amy O" on 104.9 The Beat (KBTE), who died in a hit and run motorcycle crash in San Antonio early April 20. Garza, 45, was confirmed as the victim by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Karen West Wakes Up The Eagle In Virginia Beach
After three decades of her broadcasting to the Virginia coast, Max Media of Hampton Roads is moving midday host Karen West to her own solo morning show on 97.3 The Eagle (WGH). In her place, Barry McKay will fill the vacant slot, effective immediately.
SiriusXM Elvis Host Argo Adds Country Afternoons In Memphis
Cumulus Media Memphis is adding well-known Elvis Presley aficionado Argo to the afternoon drive lineup at KIX 106 (WGKX). Argo will continue hosting his daily show on SiriusXM’s Elvis Radio, a position he has held for two decades.
Spotify Leaves IAB As Company Further Retools Podcast Policy
As Spotify makes profitability its number one priority, the streamer has taken a step back from the Interactive Advertising Bureau. The company recently ended its membership with the organization, which sets the industry guidelines for podcast listener and download data.
SiriusXM NFL Radio Gets Ready For 2024 Draft Live From Detroit
SiriusXM has unveiled its coverage schedule for the 2024 NFL Draft, spearheaded by its NFL Radio channel with additional focused programming on SiriusXM College Sports Radio. Comprehensive coverage comes live from Detroit on April 25-27.
Triton: ‘NPR News Now’ Grabs Top Pod Spot For March
Triton Digital has released its March 2024 US Podcast Ranker. This ranker, measured by Triton's Podcast Metrics service, highlights the top-performing podcasts and networks based on average weekly downloads and users between February 26 to March 31.
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