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Tech Survey 2024: Personalities Edge Music Again As Main Reason For Listening; Skepticism Of AI
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - In yesterday's much anticipated Jacobs Media's annual Techsurvey 2024 presented in partnership with Inside Radio and sponsored by Quu, it revealed that Broadcast radio has its challenges, but the medium is showing stability and resilience. Other key takeaways show that key reasons for radio listening erosion continue to be less time in cars & lifestyle changes, but other audio options emerges as the primary obstacle. That said, Broadcast radio’s “connectivity” and “local-ness” set it apart from podcasts, DSPs, and personal music collections. And both rise in importance again this year. Other highlights include:
For 6 years, personalities continue to outrank music for station preference, and a new question series reveals a majority of fans desire a deeper connection with station hosts. ----- Even fans of radio grossly underestimate the percentage of American that listen to AM/FM stations each week.
Other takeaways show that “Regular radios” continue to disappear in homes, but thankfully, P1 mobile apps and smart speaker ownership are becoming more prominent. ----- Most radio listening among Millennials and Gen Zs takes place in cars.----- The social media hierarchy is mostly stable, but Twitter/X has incurred losses YoY.
With regard to AI, the study showed a high-level of alarm over its rapid growth and most are highly concerned about its influence on the 2024 elections. Similar to the results in Techsurveys for public and Christian music radio, core radio listeners are both highly skeptical and fearful of AI. They are especially against the idea of bots replacing human hosts.
Commenting on this year's key takeaway for radio, Fred Jacobs says, "If I were working at a radio station, whether in Nome or New York City, I'd be embracing my local market. It continues to be something that only broadcast radio can do (of the audio options)." Asked if there were there any surprises, Jacobs added, "Probably by how many traveled 200+ miles (one way) to see a favorite artist in concert. Had we asked, I wonder how many would have told us it was Taylor Swift!"
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KISS-FM Celebrates 20 Years Of 'On Air With Ryan Seacrest' With 'Thank You Tour'
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - The 20th Anniversary Thank You Tour In celebration of 20 Years on the air at KIIS FM, the “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” morning show is hitting the road to meet listeners at some of the meaningful small businesses that have been a part of the show throughout the years. It took place on Thursday, April 25 starting at 7AM PT and ended last night at 7PM.
The first 2 tour stops included The Disneyland Resort and Los Alamitos High School; they're both near and dear to the heart of the "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" show. Sisanie and Tanya Rad (shown at top with Seacrest) are Alma Maters of Los Alamitos High School. The cohosts hosted a rally for the students earlier in the day
Additional stops this afternoon included SnoCorner in Long Beach (shown above), Ruben’s Bakery and Mexican Food in Compton, Malik Books in Culver City, and Guerrilla Tacos in DTLA. The remaining tour stops were open to the public.
Doug Stephan’s 'Good Day Show' Restructures To Weekends And A Flex Schedule
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - Effective May 3, 2024 the Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner will end its long run as a morning program with its final program via Wegner/Echobox on May 3rd. The DAILY “Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner” will be replaced with two weekend offerings featuring fresh new content that are four (4) hours each day. “Good Day Saturday” and “Good Day Sunday.” The new program will be delivered via FTP.
Doug Stephan said “This isn’t goodbye, but it is changing when and how we will deliver our program. Weekends are a vast wasteland of infomercials and reruns. The content on this new show aligns with the same positive approach, features and friends that listeners have become accustomed to from “Good Day.” He continued “This new program is deliberately formatted so each hour stands on its own and can be used in any daypart on the weekend or weekdays, and it can be aired more than once, should you want to do that.”
Doug Stephan’s “Good Day” has been a daily program for 36 years. The program shifts to United Stations Media Networks for distribution via FTP with this change. Stephan’s podcast programs remain unchanged including the daily Good Day podcast. For More Information, contact Mike McVay at mikemcvay@mcvaymedia.com Doug Stephan at doug.stephan@gmail.com
NAB Board Election Results Announced
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the results of the 2024 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2024. New board members are listed in italics; other Board members listed below have been re-elected.
NAB Radio Board Elections (Even-numbered districts) Mary Menna Vice President and Market Manager Beasley Media District 2 – N.Y., N.J. Chris Forgy President and CEO Saga Communications District 6 – N.C., S.C. Jerry “J” Chapman President and majority owner Woof Boom Radio District 10 – Ind. Jeanna Berge President, Multi-Platform Group iHeart Media District 14 – Iowa, Wis. Ben Downs Vice President Bryan Broadcasting District 18 - Southern Texas Tim Swift Executive Vice President, Strategy and Technology Bonneville International Corporation District 22 – Ariz., Nev., N.M., Utah Leonard Wheeler President Mel Wheeler, Inc. District 4 – Del., D.C., Md., Va. Flynn Foster President/Owner Guaranty Media District 8 – La., Miss. Erik Hellum Chief Operating Officer Townsquare Media District 12 – Mo., Kan.
Also joining are Andrew Sutor Executive Vice President and General Counsel Audacy District 16 – Colo., Neb. Larry Patrick Managing Partner Legend Communications, LLC District 20 – Mont., Idaho, Wyo. Bob Proffitt President and CEO Alpha Media LLC District 24 – Southern Calif., Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island Effective immediately, Jerry “J” Chapman, president and majority owner, Woof Boom Radio will assume the District 10 (Ind.) board seat that was held by Michael Hulvey of Neuhoff Media. Starting in June 2024, Eddie Harrell, Jr., regional vice president and general manager, Radio One Markets in Ohio, will be appointed to the designated seat held by Alfred Liggins, Urban One, Inc.
Keith Urban Joins Lineup for the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - iHeartMedia announced that two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Keith Urban, will join the lineup for the 2024 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One. The festival will take place at Moody Center in Austin, TX. iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).
The main stage will feature performances from Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes. The Daytime Village takes place on Saturday, May 4 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. CT at the Dell Technologies Plaza of Moody Center in Austin, TX. The free daytime event will feature live performances by Riley Green, Chris Lane, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke, Chase Matthew and Kelsey Hart.
iHeart Named Webby Podcast Company Of the Year
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - The Webby Podcast Company of the Year is a Special Achievement Award for podcast companies with the largest body of Webby-winning, nominated and honored work across all Podcasts categories. In 2024, iHeart was recognized with 18 Webby Awards, 38 nominations and 16 honorees across our networks.
The winning shows included “Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon,” in the Public Service & Activism category; “Questlove Supreme” in the music category; “The Laverne Cox Show” in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category; “Mobituaries with Mo Rocca” in the History and Arts & Culture categories; “Unreformed: the Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children” in the Best Writing category, “Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang” in the Comedy category; “Club Shay Shay” in the Best Individual Episode and Featured Guest category; “Nightcap” in the Sports category; “The Draymond Green Show” in the Best Live Pod Recording; and “Supreme: The Battle for Roe” in the Scripted category.
The Webby Awards is an international awards program that celebrates the best of the internet across various forms of media, including websites, video, advertising, media & PR, social, apps and podcasts. The ceremony is overseen by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. This group selects five nominees for each category and then the winner. Nominees in each category are also in the running for a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is selected by a public vote from the online community.
Beasley's First Cares 4 Kids Radiothon Raises Over $50,000 To Benefit Golisano Children’s Hospital
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - Beasley Media Group's Southwest Florida Radio Stations recently joined forces with Children's Miracle Network to shine a spotlight on Golisano Children's Hospital and raise over $50,000 for pediatric healthcare. The event took place from 6:00AM – 6:00PM on Thursday, April 4th from the heart of Golisano Children's Hospital, located at 9981 South Health Park Drive, Fort Myers, Florida. Beasley Media Group's WXKB (B103.9), WRXK (96K-Rock), WJPT (Sunny 106.3), and WBCN (ESPN SWFL) all came together to broadcast live on site. Listeners were encouraged to lend their support through various channels, including a dedicated call center, text line, and online donations via Children's Miracle Network.
"We have an amazing team, and I am grateful to work with them,” said Vice President and Market Manager AJ Lurie. “I am grateful to everyone who made this event a success. We are proud to partner with Children’s Miracle Network and Golisano Children’s Hospital. Thank you to each person who donated and every sponsor who supported our efforts.” The radio stations raised over $50,066.00 in 12 hours. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Golisano Children's Hospital, ensuring that children in Southwest Florida receive the care they deserve.
Alpha Media On The Hunt For Content Director In Portland, OR
THE MOUTH, APRIL 26TH, 2024 - Alpha Media has a unique opportunity for a Content Director in Portland, Oregon, overseeing our leading news and sports stations, KXL & 750 The Game. This role is perfect for a creative and motivational leader with a proven history of driving engaging content across audio, digital, and social media platforms. If you're passionate about crafting dynamic spoken word content, social media narratives, captivating digital content, and delivering unparalleled over-the-air, smart speaker and app experiences, we want to hear from you.
Your Mission: Spearhead strategies to boost ratings, revenue, and reach making KXL & 750 The Game stand out in both the Portland and National content landscape. Foster collaboration across sales and promotions to produce compelling content that captivates our audiences and benefits both our listeners and advertisers. Mentor and guide high-profile on-air talent, enhancing their connection with audiences across various platforms.
If you're ready to steer our stations to new heights with your leadership, positivity, work intensity, and world-class creativity, Alpha Media is ready for you. Alpha Media is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at 1-877-459- 5750 or alpha.recruitment@alphamediausa.com include your full name, contact information, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.
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