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Insite | Radio Drives Vehicle Buying Decisions

A new Nielsen study suggests removing AM/FM radio from new vehicles could have a significant impact on consumer purchasing decisions, with many buyers saying they would reject vehicles that lack the feature. The report, “Tuned In: Why Removing AM/FM Radio Is a Multi-Billion Dollar Gamble for Automakers,” was conducted in partnership with iHeart in May

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Cumulus Media Adopts Xperi’s AutoStage Analytics

Cumulus Media has become the first commercial broadcaster to license Xperi’s AutoStage Broadcaster Portal Premium, a new audience intelligence platform that provides near-census-level insights into in-car radio listening. The agreement makes Cumulus the launch partner for the next-generation analytics platform, which uses aggregated connected-car data to provide near-real-time visibility into radio listening behavior. The broadcaster

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Travis Scott Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Drunken Assault On Yacht

Travis Scott is facing a lawsuit claiming he attacked and threatened the crew of a chartered yacht in Miami two years ago. Although Scott was arrested for disorderly intoxication and trespassing at Miami Beach Marina in June 2024, no criminal charges were pressed at the time. But now, boat captain Adrian Frometa and charter managers

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Radio’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Bad Management. It’s Fear-Based Management.

BridgeRatings: Dave Van Dyke, dvd@bridgeratings.com Most managers don’t come to work intending to create average radio. They want better ratings, stronger brands, and more loyal listeners. Yet many unknowingly rely on one of the least effective leadership tools imaginable: Fear. Not fear in the dramatic sense. The quieter kind. The kind that teaches people it’s

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NAGR Radio Listeners Power Call

You’re Invited: NAGR Radio Listeners Power Call  “A Worshipper’s Perspective” Join us for an inspiring and impactful 90-minute conversation you won’t want to miss! This Thursday, July 16th, NAGR Radio is bringing together two acclaimed worship leaders for a powerful discussion centered around cultivating a lifestyle of worship, leading with integrity, balancing artistry with anointing, and

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Becker, VP Audience & Content Growth At Cox

Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Phil Becker Vice President, Audience & Content Growth for its radio division, a newly created executive position focused on expanding audiences across broadcast and digital platforms. Becker will join CMG Radio on July 20 and will oversee audience growth strategies spanning over-the-air radio, streaming, podcasting, social media and emerging

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Congress To Pass AM Radio Vehicle Act

Broadcasters from 31 states gathered on Capitol Hill Tuesday to urge Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, arguing that preserving AM radio in new vehicles is essential for public safety and emergency communications. Joining the broadcasters were representatives from AARP, the International Association of Fire Chiefs and local emergency management organizations,

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