US

Pair Of Louisiana MeTV-FM Launches

Delta Media Corporation has launched the “MeTV FM” brand on two of its stations. Oldies “The Rewind” 1330 KVOL/97.7 K249EY Lafayette makes the shift to “97.7/1330 MeTV FM“, while 105.3 KSLO-FM Simmesport drops its Regional Mexican “La Caliente 105.3” brand for “105.3 MeTV FM“. The changes create cross-promotion with Delta Media’s “MeTV Acadiana” KLWB-TV New […] […]

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AU & NZ

Telum Media survey shows optimistic look into the media industry for 2022

New research released by Telum Media suggests Australian journalists are optimistic about the future of the media industry with big expectations on podcasting in 2022.This is despite the COVID-19 pandemic, global economic and climate change concerns, and the spread of misinformation online.Telum polled 1,133 journalists across the Asia Pacific region, with more than 200 responses… Read More
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ASIA

Free webinar with radio talent coach Randy Lane

Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free webinar on Thursday for radio professionals around the globe, entitled “Coaching Talent From Good to Great.”The webinar is 20th in the companies’ “Global Radio Ideas” webinar series from top radio experts from around the world.The 40-minute webinar will be hosted by Andreas Sannemann, CEO, Benztown, and Ken Benson, Partner, P1 Media Group, and will feature radio talent coach Randy Lane, President, The Randy Lane Company.Randy has worked with many of the top radio talent and shows in multiple countries, including: Jimmy Kimmel, Ryan Seacrest, Kidd Kraddick, The Bert Show, Toucher and Rich, and Dave Ryan.Lane programmed the legendary WMC in Memphis, TN, and programmed the first major Modern AC station, Star 98.7 in Los Angeles, CA.He has been recognized with numerous industry awards including Billboard’s “Consultant of the Year” for Adult Contemporary and Top 40. He was also named “Consultant of the Year” at the Worldwide Radio Summit.He launched his consulting company in 1996 with a mission of “creating brand depth for radio stations by developing morning shows that generate ratings and revenue.”The webinar is Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00am PST/1:00pm EST/7:00pm CET.Register at: https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/WebinarRandyLane […]

ASIA

Major broadcast software company cuts ties with Russia

Amsterdam based Wedel Software which launched the Adthos brand last year, has suspended all operations in Russia where it had conducted much of its R&D for many years.Company founder, Raoul Wedel posted the following statement on social media a few days ago…Questioned about the impact this decision will have on the company and staff, Wedel replied, “We have had a part of our R&D in Russia for 8 years and actually before that in the Ukraine for 5 years. I have been in the region many times and have many friends an connections there.“The decision was on one hand heartbreaking, on the other hand I feel we have no choice, and people must unite against these war crimes. We have employees in Donetsk, Rostov on Don, Moscow and St. Petersburg. None of them supports this war, and they are just trying to provide for their families. “The decision will not affect our company in the short term, but we will need to regroup our R&D in the near future. Even if the war would end soon, the country will remain unstable and sanctioned as long as Putin is in power.“I hope this story will make more companies consider cutting all their ties with Russia,” said Wedel. […]