The Broadcasters Podcast

The radio industry has long been a powerful force in the music business, with airplay on popular stations playing a crucial role in an artist's success. However, the influence of record labels on radio airplay charts has come under scrutiny in recent years. Targeted payments and overnight spins are just two of the tactics used by record labels to boost their artists' chart positions. Mediabase, the leading provider of airplay charts in the United States, is often at the center of these controversies. While some argue that these practices are simply part of the game, others believe they undermine the integrity of the charts and unfairly disadvantage independent artists. The debate over the relationship between record labels and radio airplay charts is sure to continue for years to come.
Plus, the entertainment industry is currently facing a major upheaval as both SAG-AFTRA and WGA are considering going on strike. SAG-AFTRA's National Board has voted unanimously to ask its members for strike authorization, while the Writers Guild continues week 3 of their writers' strike. The major issue at stake is the lack of a fair contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). These organizations are fighting for better pay, better working conditions, and better benefits for their members. The potential strike could have a significant impact on the industry, with delays in productions and possible losses in revenue for studios and networks. It remains to be seen how negotiations will progress, but both sides are standing firm in their demands.
Targeted Payments and Overnight Spins: How Labels Influence Airplay Charts
Documents obtained by Billboard show how payments from labels to one independent radio promoter seemingly result in spins at specific stations.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/radio-record-labels-payments-overnight-airplay/
Will EVs—or Just Plain Progress—Kill the Broadcast Radio Star?
As AM radios start disappearing from dashboards, many wonder how long it will be until FM follows.
Trading of Audacy Shares Halted as New York Stock Exchange Plans to Delist Company https://www.billboard.com/pro/audacy-shares-suspended-new-york-stock-exchange-delisted/ via @billboard
Broadcasters Say AI Is Teeming With Potential – And Concerns. https://www.insideradio.com/free/broadcasters-say-ai-is-teeming-with-potential-and-concerns/article_6a55e6f2-f2e8-11ed-89f9-7b395d00d278.html
IAB Podcast Upfront Notebook: iHeart, Audacy, NPR, Cumulus, Wondery, WNYC, Sony, Paramount.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/iab-podcast-upfront-notebook-iheart-audacy-npr-cumulus-wondery-wnyc-sony-paramount/article_c87888f8-f2e7-11ed-8252-2b0686c91d8e.html
iHeartMedia launches branded podcast studio as buyers say distribution and scale are key
https://digiday.com/media/iheartmedia-launches-branded-podcast-studio-as-buyers-say-distribution-and-scale-are-key/
Techsurvey: Localness, Personality Still Drive AM/FM Listening, But There Are Red Flags.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/techsurvey-localness-personality-still-drive-am-fm-listening-but-there-are-red-flags/article_94f7e4fa-efc8-11ed-949f-7f8e62f689a3.html
FCC’s Annual Fee Proposal Would Cut Radio Costs, Especially For Small Market Stations.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/fcc-s-annual-fee-proposal-would-cut-radio-costs-especially-for-small-market-stations/article_a5eed692-f47d-11ed-9991-f76b1f6caa02.html
Country Ties Pop on Top, R&B Overtakes Hip-Hop: The State of the Hot 100 Top 10 in 2023 Q1
A look at the latest trends in the chart's top 10, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/state-of-hot-100-top-10-q1-2023-hit-songs-deconstrcuted/
SAG-AFTRA’s National Board Votes Unanimously To Ask Members For Strike Authorization https://deadline.com/2023/05/sag-aftra-strike-authorization-vote-membership-1235371123/
Major Labels to Send ‘Takedown Notices’ to Streaming Services for AI Soundalikes
Companies will lean on artists' rights of publicity to request removals, which platforms seem open to acting on.
WGA Strike: As Broadcast Fights For Survival, “Divided” AMPTP Could Face Splintering Over Conflicting Agendas https://deadline.com/2023/05/wga-strike-broadcast-survival-divided-amptp-splintering-old-new-media-1235359488/
David Zaslav Suggests Rival Streamers Should Bundle Together: If We Don’t Do It Ourselves “It Will Be Done To Us”
https://deadline.com/2023/05/david-zaslav-streamers-max-bundle-1235371789/
Free Speech Video Platform Rumble Makes Its Move Into Audio With Callin Buyout.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/free-speech-video-platform-rumble-makes-its-move-into-audio-with-callin-buyout/article_1dcb9b38-f47d-11ed-bfdf-6b6e876a78de.html
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There are several reasons why new music on corporate radio is dying:
Consolidation of radio ownership: Over the past few decades, there has been a trend towards consolidation in the radio industry, with a few large corporations owning most of the radio stations in the country. These corporations are primarily interested in making profits, and they often rely on a small playlist of familiar songs that appeal to a wide audience to attract advertisers. This means that new and innovative music is often overlooked in favor of more commercial and safe choices.
Lack of diversity: Corporate radio stations are often limited in their playlists, playing the same songs repeatedly throughout the day. This limits the exposure of new music, as well as music from artists who don't fit within the narrow range of genres that are popular on commercial radio.
Online streaming services: With the rise of online streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, listeners have access to a vast library of music that is not limited by the constraints of corporate radio. These services allow users to discover new music based on their personal tastes, rather than relying on the limited playlists of corporate radio stations.
The music industry is changing: The music industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, with the rise of independent artists and DIY distribution methods. This has made it easier for new and innovative music to reach audiences without the need for corporate radio airplay.
Overall, these factors have contributed to the decline of new music on corporate radio. However, it's important to note that there are still many dedicated radio stations and DJs who are passionate about discovering and promoting new music.
Is Top 40 a Thing of the Past?
https://radioinsight.com/blogs/251712/is-top-40-a-thing-of-the-past/
When Throwbacks Came to the Frontier
https://radioinsight.com/blogs/251723/when-throwbacks-came-to-the-frontier/
Why Spotify’s Podcast Retrenchment Is the Right Move https://variety.com/vip/why-spotifys-podcast-retrenchment-is-the-right-move-1235592976/
Report: No Longer Confined To Upper Funnel, Audio Seen As Multi-Purpose Platform. https://www.insideradio.com/free/report-no-longer-confined-to-upper-funnel-audio-seen-as-multi-purpose-platform/article_3d0e782a-e8a8-11ed-8100-3bf3332ffde3.html?
The WGA strike of 2023 is currently at a stalemate with negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP at a standstill. The WGA members are fighting for fair compensation and benefits for their hard work, which is crucial to the success of the entertainment industry. However, the AMPTP seems to be dragging their feet and not taking the WGA's demands seriously. The WGA members are united in their cause and are determined to see it through until they get what they deserve. The AMPTP needs to come to the table with a fair offer and compromise, or risk facing the consequences of a prolonged strike.
The Five Biggest Narratives After Week 1 of the Writers Strike
https://www.theringer.com/2023/5/8/23716129/the-five-biggest-narratives-after-week-1-of-the-wga-writers-strike-and-kevin-costner-on-yellowstone
How A WGA Hit Squad Is Shutting Down Hollywood One Shoot At A Time
https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-how-a-wga-hit-squad-is-taking-down-hollywood-one-shoot-at-a-time-1235360087/
WGA’s Minimum Staffing Demands Were A Key Sticking Point In Failed Contract Talks, But It Wouldn’t Be The First Guild To Require Them
https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-wga-minimum-staffing-requirement-1235359357/
Netflix, Amazon Among Top Investors Expanding Spain’s Entertainment Biz https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/netflix-amazon-spain-investment-1235607564/
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The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has gone on strike due to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' refusal to address issues surrounding compensation for writers in the evolving media landscape, including the use of AI in screenwriting.
The strike impacts over 800,000 direct employees and 2.4 million total supported in the industry, with $81 billion in industry wages and $186 billion in total production spending at stake. Major guilds and unions, including the SAG-AFTRA and Directors Guild of America, are supporting the WGA in negotiations with the AMPTP.
The strike has resulted in many scripted projects being put on hold, including late-night shows, such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Late Show,” “The Tonight Show,” and “The Daily Show.” The strike is the first since the COVID pandemic and the first WGA strike in 15 years. The previous strike had lasted 100 days and disrupted production on several series and films. It remains to be seen how long the current strike will last.
AMPTP Hits Back, Making Its Case For “Generous” Contract Offered To The WGA
https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-studios-make-case-generous-contract-offer-1235356203/
WGA’s David Goodman Slams Latest Studio Response, Says Paramount’s Bob Bakish Sounds “Scared”
https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-david-goodman-hits-back-at-studio-response-paramount-bob-bakish-scared-1235356409/
Upfronts 2023: Pilot Buzz Muted By Writers Strike
https://deadline.com/2023/05/pilot-buzz-2023-abc-cbs-nbc-writers-strike-1235355789/
WGA Strike Shuts Down ‘Billions’ Amid Skirmishes, Cries Of “Scabs” Outside NYC Studio; Teamsters Refuse To Cross Pickets At ‘American Horror Story’ Filming
https://deadline.com/2023/05/writers-strike-billions-shut-down-american-horror-story-teamsters-new-york-police-1235356415/
Strike Chaos Consumes Hollywood: What Made Studios Balk and Writers Walk
https://variety.com/2023/tv/features/writers-strike-2023-how-long-1235601720/
WGA Strike Explained: The Issues, The Stakes, Movies & TV Shows Affected — And How Long The 2023 Work Stoppage Might Last
https://deadline.com/feature/hollywood-writers-strike-wga-explained-1235341146/
All the TV Shows and Movies Affected by the WGA Writers Strike (Updating)
https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/tv-shows-movies-affected-wga-writers-strike-2023-1235601094/
WGA Calls for Strike to Begin Tuesday, Slams Studios for Creating ‘Gig Economy’ That Aims to Turn Writing into ‘Entirely Freelance’ Profession
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/wga-amptp-talks-negotiations-1235598645/
AI vs. the Music Industry: With the Internet Full of Fake Drakes and Eminems, Who Gets Paid?
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/ai-vs-music-industry-fake-drake-eminem-who-gets-paid-1235601494/
‘THE INDUSTRY HAS CONTROLLED WHAT THE CONSUMER LISTENS TO FOR WAY TOO LONG.’
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-industry-has-controlled-what-the-consumer-listens-to-for-way-too-long/
TIKTOK’S PARENT IS WORKING ON AN AI MUSIC APP THAT ‘SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERS THE MUSIC CREATION BARRIER’ https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktoks-parent-is-working-on-an-ai-music-app-that-significantly-lowers-the-music-creation-barrier/
Data: Which TV and Streaming Companies Are Most Vulnerable in a Writers Strike?
https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/data-which-tv-amp-streaming-companies-most-vulnerable-in-a-writers-strike-1235600248/
Station Went AI For A Day. Listeners Said, 'Give Us Back Our Humans.'
https://www.insideradio.com/free/station-went-ai-for-a-day-listeners-said-give-us-back-our-humans/article_612392aa-e983-11ed-93b1-23dc762d8599.html
Survey: YouTube, Streaming Music Losing Listening Time To Podcasts. https://www.insideradio.com/free/survey-youtube-streaming-music-losing-listening-time-to-podcasts/article_680b0bb0-e8a8-11ed-a036-8ff333b3148e.html
Why Spotify’s Podcast Retrenchment Is the Right Move https://variety.com/vip/why-spotifys-podcast-retrenchment-is-the-right-move-1235592976/
Report: No Longer Confined To Upper Funnel, Audio Seen As Multi-Purpose Platform. https://www.insideradio.com/free/report-no-longer-confined-to-upper-funnel-audio-seen-as-multi-purpose-platform/article_3d0e782a-e8a8-11ed-8100-3bf3332ffde3.html?
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Peso Pluma is leading the charge of Regional Mexican music into the mainstream music landscape. Just recently, Peso Pluma's popularity has prompted Becky G, Bad Bunny and Snoop Dogg to get featured in some of the many songs that have debuted on Billboard Hot 100 in recent months. This breakthrough for Peso Pluma is indicative of a larger trend of Latin artists being recognized in the larger music industry. The genre's impact is further exemplified by x110to by Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny's recent success to with a Top 20 debut. While there are still challenges ahead for Regional Mexican musicians, it can't be denied that they are becoming more prominent right now in today's popular culture.
Meet Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma, the Mexican regional stars making history on the pop charts https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-26/eslabon-armado-peso-pluma-ella-baila-sola-mexican-regional-bad-bunny
What’s Your Favorite Regional Mexican/Urban Collab? Vote! https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/best-regional-mexican-urban-collaboration-peso-pluma-blessd-poll-1235316013/
Mexico’s ‘narcocorridos’ going mainstream. What’s behind their popularity explosion?
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2023/04/27/mexico-corrido-singers-peso-pluma-natanael-cano-popularity-explosion/70130265007/
Women Are Breaking Barriers in Latin Music. But Why Is It Taking So Long? https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/billboard-latin-women-in-music-2023-cover-analysis-1235314305/
WGA Reviews & Counters Latest AMPTP Offer As Potential Strike Deadline Moves Closer https://deadline.com/2023/04/hollywood-strike-talks-studio-offer-wga-amptp-1235340257/
If a Writers’ Strike Hits Hollywood, Everybody Loses
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/04/if-a-writers-strike-hits-hollywood-everybody-loses
Music Discovery On Radio Stations Is Now An Audio/Visual Experience.
https://www.insideradio.com/free/music-discovery-on-radio-stations-is-now-an-audio-visual-experience/article_cae06c40-e023-11ed-89c3-13443164386f.html
Industry Gears Up For Hybrid Radio In The Digital Dash. https://www.insideradio.com/free/industry-gears-up-for-hybrid-radio-in-the-digital-dash/article_824c0a0e-e26f-11ed-8bd8-cfa31c10925d.html
ESPN Radio is on life support, along with all of national sports talk. They, and other national sports talk brands, are in a losing race against time.
https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/espn-layoffs-national-sports-talk-life-support.html
Survey Shows Half Of Podcast Listeners Are 35 To 44 Years Old. https://www.insideradio.com/free/survey-shows-half-of-podcast-listeners-are-35-to-44-years-old/article_bf55ce64-e2e5-11ed-8c2d-676a4d1b6bd7.html
Jerry Springer Dies: Legendary Talk Show Host Was 79 https://deadline.com/2023/04/jerry-springer-dies-talk-show-host-was-79-1235339361/
Warner Bros. Discovery Is Going All-In on Theatrical Releases – Which Means Max Is, Too | Analysis https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/warner-bros-discovery-going-theatrical-130000980.html
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WGA Approves Strike Authorization With 97.9% Voting Yes. WGA’s members have voted to strike if a new film and TV contract with the AMPTP is not made.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has just authorized a strike, with 97.9% of its members voting in favor. This decision comes as the WGA is still in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over a new contract that would cover film and television writers. With such overwhelming support from the writers, it is clear that they are serious about making progress on the issues they have been fighting for. This could lead to one of the largest strikes in Hollywood history if no agreement is reached between the WGA and AMPTP.
Netflix Doubles Down on Theatrical Release Strategy: ‘Driving Folks to a Theater Is Just Not Our Business’
Apple and Amazon have recently made headlines with plans to spend billions of dollars on movies for theatrical release. This move signals a shift in the way movies are produced, consumed, and marketed as streaming services move into the big-screen movie market. With traditional movie exhibition chains facing increasing competition from streaming services, this new trend could mark a new age for cinema and theatre. It remains to be seen if these pricey gambles will pay off, but one thing is certain - Netflix is doubling down on theatrical releases too.
Yep, It’s Slow: How A Potential Strike & Industry Pivoting Has Hollywood’s TV Biz At A Standstill https://deadline.com/2023/04/potential-strike-impact-on-business-in-hollywood-1235329823/
WGA Approves Strike Authorization With 97.9% Voting Yes https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/wga-approves-strike-authorization-results-1235585560/
The WGA has overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. An overwhelming majority of the WGA’s members have voted to authorize a strike if a new film and TV contract with the AMPTP is not reached by May 1st.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/17/23687112/wga-strike-vote-authorization-amptp
Hollywood on Strike? Here’s What the Writers Are Fighting For
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/hollywood-strike-writers-fighting-131500496.html
Apple and Amazon Plan to Spend Billions on Movies for the Big Screen. Will the Pricey Gamble Pay Off?
Apple and Amazon Plan to Spend Billions on Movies for the Big Screen. Will the Pricey Gamble Pay Off?
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/apple-amazon-movie-theaters-1235562457/
Netflix Doubles Down on Theatrical Release Strategy: ‘Driving Folks to a Theater Is Just Not Our Business’
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/netflix-doubles-down-theatrical-release-234345070.html
The Biggest Box Office Bombs Of 2022: Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament
https://deadline.com/2023/04/biggest-box-office-bombs-2022-lowest-grossing-movies-1235325138/
In Other News....
Bracing For The Bloodbath: Disney Layoffs To Resume Monday https://deadline.com/2023/04/disney-layoffs-coming-tv-film-departments-1235329916/
Amazon Releases AI Tool So You Can Finally Hear Dialogue In Movies
There's nothing better than cranking up the volume during a talking scene, just to lose all hearing to an explosion.
https://www.iflscience.com/amazon-releases-ai-tool-so-you-can-finally-hear-dialogue-in-movies-68552
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The decline of AM Radio has been a long-standing issue in the radio industry, and the trend of it being removed from infotainment dashboards is only further exacerbating the issue. With the rise of online streaming services and podcasts, AM Radio has struggled to keep up with the times and maintain its relevance among audiences.
For programmers and operators of AM Radio stations, the impact of this decline can be significant. With fewer listeners tuning in, ad revenue can decrease, making it harder to sustain the station financially. Additionally, programming decisions become more challenging as stations try to balance the needs and interests of their remaining audience with the need to attract new listeners.
However, it's important to note that the decline of AM Radio does not necessarily spell the end of radio as a whole. FM radio has continued to thrive and evolve, and newer technologies such as satellite radio and internet radio have also emerged as viable options for listeners. As the radio industry continues to adapt and innovate, it's likely that we'll see new opportunities and possibilities for both programmers and audiences alike. KOP weighs all those options.
AM/FM Radio ‘Essential’ To 72% Of Drivers, Finds DTS https://radioink.com/2023/04/13/am-fm-radio-essential-to-72-of-drivers-finds-dts/
Can The Industry And Congress Keep AM Radio In The Dashboard? https://www.insideradio.com/free/can-the-industry-and-congress-keep-am-radio-in-the-dashboard/article_956884be-d77a-11ed-8aba-73d167ea3d00.html
Farm Broadcasters Join Fight To Keep AM In The Dashboard. https://www.insideradio.com/free/farm-broadcasters-join-fight-to-keep-am-in-the-dashboard/article_309e1ed6-d9cd-11ed-af43-3385b3c46ab5.html
Steve Forbes On AM: Remedies Are 'Small Change.' https://www.insideradio.com/free/steve-forbes-on-am-remedies-are-small-change/article_b6026a58-d8fd-11ed-bcb3-23e3c3f7d119.html
Audacy Insights: ‘The Buggles Were Wrong. Radio Killed The Video Star.’ https://www.insideradio.com/free/audacy-insights-the-buggles-were-wrong-radio-killed-the-video-star/article_89e5aec6-d82b-11ed-8e0e-e7a2cd67c00e.html
More Country Hits Are in the Hot 100’s Top 10 – But Are They That Different From Pop Hits?
Led by Morgan Wallen, country surged to tie pop for the most top 10s among all genres in Q1 2023.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/more-country-hot-100-top-10-morgan-wallen-hit-songs-deconstructed/
What Were Radio’s Top Formats In Q1? https://radioink.com/2023/04/13/what-were-radios-top-genres-in-q1/
Nielsen Introduces Market-Wide Total Line Reporting. https://www.insideradio.com/free/nielsen-introduces-market-wide-total-line-reporting/article_b91d69c0-d8a0-11ed-90ef-f3c56ac3bd62.html
People Are Sick and Tired of All Their Subscriptions
Consumers are rethinking their relationship to subscriptions—and so are companies
https://www.wsj.com/articles/people-are-sick-and-tired-of-all-their-subscriptions-cbee7e03
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If it's not TikTok it's AI or Fake Streams, the music industry and the record labels are taking in a lot of incoming attacks. KOP looks at how the music industry is getting destroyed by the digital disruption and is trying to survive the onslaught.
The Case For — and Against — Higher Streaming Subscription Prices
JPMorgan Chase analysts estimate a Spotify rate increase for U.S. individual plans would create incremental annual revenue of about $200 million.
https://www.billboard.com/pro/music-streaming-subscription-prices-spotify-hike/
Billboard Explains: What Role Do Record Labels Play?
https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/record-labels-billboard-explains-1235296400/
Why Can’t Music Fix Its Fake Streams Problem?
https://www.billboard.com/pro/fake-music-streams-industry-fraud-problem/
‘Fake streams are nothing new, but the recordings business is only just waking up to the scale of the practice.’
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/fake-streams-are-nothing-new-but-the-recordings-business-is-only-just-waking-up-to-the-scale-of-the-practice/
RIAA, Others Join Human Artistry Campaign to Grapple With AI https://www.thewrap.com/ai-change-napster-human-artistry-campaign-riaa/
As government threatens TikTok shutdown, the music industry holds its breath https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-03-28/tiktok-shutdown-music-business-artists
Spotify Shutters Clubhouse Competitor ‘Spotify Live’ https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-shuts-down-clubhouse-live-audio-competitor/
Faced With the AI Revolution, the Entertainment Industry Can’t Pull a Napster https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/faced-ai-revolution-entertainment-industry-173712517.html
How Hollywood’s Guilds Are Preparing for the Dangers – and Benefits – of AI https://news.yahoo.com/hollywood-guilds-preparing-dangers-benefits-130000029.html
“The major labels are losing market share on Spotify.” The scale of ‘DIY’ music uploaded to streaming services has skyrocketed, and the three major record companies – Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music – have seen their market share eroded, slightly but consistently, year-over-year.
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/as-major-label-market-share-falls-on-spotify-can-we-expect-even-more-indie-investment-from-the-big-three/
Why More Brands Are Gravitating To Audio Advertising. https://www.insideradio.com/free/why-more-brands-are-gravitating-to-audio-advertising/article_30adca68-d1ab-11ed-aae5-6340433f17de.html
Drew Carey's AI Lesson: People Like Personality. https://www.insideradio.com/free/drew-careys-ai-lesson-people-like-personality/article_eea79b00-d1b2-11ed-a3c2-bb3ffc7002f9.html
YouTube Could Be The New Home of MLB Baseball if Bally Sports & AT&T SportsNets Shutdown
https://cordcuttersnews.com/youtube-could-be-the-new-home-of-mlb-baseball-if-bally-sports-att-sportsnets-shutdown/
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Two long-time radio talents are fired without warning as Corporate Radio favors more AI Technology over even human voicetracking. KOP discusses this and how AI will serve to hurt terrestrial radio more than help
Jack Harris, longtime Tampa radio personality, says he has been fired https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2023/03/29/jack-harris-longtime-tampa-radio-personality-says-he-has-been-fired/
Axel Lowe, original 99X member, departs a revived version of the station without warning
https://www.ajc.com/life/radiotvtalk-blog/axel-lowe-original-99x-member-departs-a-revived-version-of-the-station-without-warning/YR4JO2D2ZNEOXDXYIR5S73SP2U/
Meet The New :30 – Visual Messages, Displayed During Station Programming. https://www.insideradio.com/free/meet-the-new-30-visual-messages-displayed-during-station-programming/article_a53cef02-ce00-11ed-b5e0-03559705b0c0.html
Super Hi-Fi and ElevenLabs have partnered to launch "AI Radio" as "a real-time example of how powerful and entertaining these AI-driven music experiences can be". "AI Radio" combines Super Hi-Fi's MagicStitch™ AI powered tools that combines music tracks, audio liners, ad spots, sonic logos, and audio branding into a playlist.
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/250478/super-hi-fi-elevenlabs-launch-ai-radio/
‘It’s about time we rethink promotion.’
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/its-about-time-we-rethink-promotion/
iHeart to stop matching employee retirement savings
The decision is part of a cost-savings measure, and comes less than two weeks after top executives acquired $1 million in stock.
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A recent guest column in Billboard calls for "all music industry professionals to reflect on the ways in which our industry has perpetuated a system that benefits a select few at the expense of marginalized communities." KOP looks back at the music crossover used to serve that purpose.
Why the Music Industry Must Embrace Meritocracy for True Diversity, Inclusion (Guest Column) https://www.billboard.com/pro/music-industry-meritocracy-bipoc-diversity-dei-janishia-jones-guest-column/
Analysis of Billboard Hot 100 Hits Through Time
https://rstudio-pubs-static.s3.amazonaws.com/198801_49ebd6cd54f64d5cb60377820f4d6b89.html
Do you believe music from the 70’s is more diverse than the 80’s? It seems the 80’s only had synth pop and hair metal. https://www.quora.com/Do-you-believe-music-from-the-70-s-is-more-diverse-than-the-80-s-It-seems-the-80-s-only-had-synth-pop-and-hair-metal
With Sped-Up Songs Taking Over, Artists Feel the Need for Speed https://www.billboard.com/pro/sped-up-songs-taking-over-labels-tiktok/
Why is Spotify pursuing a new design that borrows heavily from time-sucking short-form video services like TikTok? https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/podcast/why-spotify-copying-tiktok-to-cling-on-to-power/
TikTok in talks with potential buyers as US presses for ban, sources say:
The US government has reportedly told ByteDance-owned TikTok that it faces a potential ban in the US unless the app’s Chinese owners divest their stakes in the company.
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/tiktok-says-the-us-government-wants-its-chinese-owners-to-sell-stakes-or-face-ban-report/
https://nypost.com/2023/03/16/tiktok-in-talks-with-potential-buyers-as-us-presses-for-ban-sources/
Content creators say they struggle to keep up with their audiences as social media platforms evolve
https://digiday.com/marketing/content-creators-say-they-struggle-to-keep-up-with-their-audiences-as-social-media-platforms-evolve/
Podcasters weigh the cost-benefit of producing video podcasts
https://digiday.com/media/podcasters-weigh-the-cost-benefit-of-producing-video-podcasts/
Bally Sports Just Declared Bankruptcy – The Death of RSNs?
https://cordcuttersnews.com/bally-sports-just-declared-bankruptcy-the-death-of-rsns/
How podcasters use ChatGPT and other AI tools in their workflows — and what listeners think the rules should be https://www.businessinsider.com/how-podcasters-podcast-use-chatgpt-other-ai-tools-ethics-2023-3
Nielsen: AM/FM Ratings Overtake TV For First Time https://radioink.com/2023/03/13/nielsen-am-fm-ratings-overtake-tv-for-first-time/
Fire Your Consultant (And Hire ChatFNJ For Your Radio Station) - https://jacobsmedia.com/?p=71724
Country vs. CHR: It Starts with The Chart https://radioinsight.com/blogs/249637/country-vs-chr-it-starts-with-the-chart/
Spotify Has Paid Out $40 Billion to the Music Industry - So Why Is No One Happy? | PRO Insight https://www.thewrap.com/spotify-40-billion-music-business-model/
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Spotify has unveiled a series of new podcasts, partnerships and features as part of its effort to dominate in all things audio. Meanwhile, radio faces a new reality with AI and the domination of streaming.
Spotify charts podcasting future after controversies, challenges and shakeups https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-03-08/after-controversies-challenges-shakeups-spotify-charts-its-podcasting-future
Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says the Company Selling an A.I. Radio Host https://slate.com/technology/2023/03/radiogpt-artificial-intelligence-dj-futuri-interview.html
Who Needs A Satellite? SiriusXM Is Charting A Path To Be A Bigger Digital Audio Player. https://www.insideradio.com/free/who-needs-a-satellite-siriusxm-is-charting-a-path-to-be-a-bigger-digital-audio/article_484ea522-bd86-11ed-8525-7bb0cf0b5531.html
Infinite Dial Exposed More Realities Concerning Radio https://mediaconfidential.blogspot.com/2023/03/infinite-dial-exposed-more-realities.html
It Takes a Lot of People to Create All This AI Music
Creators are embracing artificial intelligence to pump out tracks; these tech companies make sure it's not just a "bunch of nonsense." https://www.billboard.com/pro/generative-music-ai-creating-millions-of-songs/
Apple Veteran Larry Jackson Launches Gamma, Bringing ‘Unprecedented’ Private Equity to Frontline Music Business https://www.billboard.com/pro/larry-jackson-gamma-launched-music-company-major-label-rival/
ESPN wants to be the hub of all live sports streaming — even if it helps its competition
ESPN has talked with major sports leagues and media partners about launching a feature that would link users directly to where a live sporting event is streaming, sources said.
The actual media partners haven’t yet been determined, and there’s no timeline on when a feature would launch. It could involve global streaming services and direct-to-consumer regional sports network products, and would aim to make ESPN the TV guide of live sports.
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/02/espn-live-sports-streaming-hub.html
Movie theaters aren't dying — they're evolving https://cnb.cx/3xQLu3R
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