Andy Meadows
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After a big round of layoffs last October, iHeart had possibly the roughest week for the debt-saddled group since 2020. Throughout the week, multiple outlets have reported on another large round of cuts across iHeart focused mainly on the programming side. Some markets saw the entirety of their remaining on-air staffs eliminated.
In my experience far less than half of the radio broadcasters I come in contact with are podcasting on a regular basis. For those who are still resistant to jump on board, here are five reasons why every radio broadcaster should be podcasting.
Click the Jobs tab to browse openings or submit a job for free! You can also email your job listing to jobs@radioupdate.com. Here are a few current job openings this week across departments: Manager of Strategic Communications & Initiatives Irving TX, Bilingual Promotions Director Washington DC, Director of Operations Atlanta GA and more.
Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Myles Smith "Heaven" Hot AC/Top 40, Key Glock "Face Down" Rhythmic/Urban, Sleep Theory "Bye Bye Bye" Rock/Alternative, Cole Swindell "Girl Dad" Country, Waylon Wyatt "Leave It Alone" Alt Country/Country, Blessd "Provocate" Latin and more.
Out of this week's data here are a few of the songs that topped those lists nationally in the US and Canada along with a few random specific markets. The United States, Hot AC/Top 40: Olivia Rodrigo "stupid song" (Overall #1).
As much as it pains me to even think about the NBA right now after my beloved Spurs broke my heart in the finals, the series reminded me of just how good a show Inside the NBA continues to be. There are a handful of lessons radio team shows can learn from Inside the NBA. Here are a few.
Click the Jobs tab to browse openings or submit a job for free! You can also email your job listing to jobs@radioupdate.com. Here are a few current job openings this week across departments: Morning Host, Content Creator & Brand Influencer Trenton, New Jersey, Senior Staff Accountant Madison, Wisconsin, Sports Director & Content Operations Specialist Cape Girardeau, Missouri and more!
Here are a few of the songs we’re watching this week. Scroll down to hear the full songs. Olivia Rodrigo "Stupid Song" Hot AC/Top 40, Ye "Gemini Season" Rhythmic/Urban, Honestav & mgk "Crash First" Rock/Alternative, Koe Wetzel "When I'm Gone" Country/Alt Country and more!
Out of this week's data here are a few of the songs that topped those lists nationally in the US and Canada along with a few random specific markets. Cleveland, Ohio, Country: Taylor Swift "I Knew It, I Knew You" (Overall #1).
I understand why I face such resistance from many radio people when I suggest they fully embrace and use AI tools to make them more proficient regardless of what their job title is. But, I believe radio is one industry that will not be decimated by AI. It will actually help us. Here’s why.
