[Radio Ink] The Pandemic Drove Up Podcast Listening
 

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The Pandemic Drove Up Podcast Listening

Posted: 11 May 2021 01:32 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/the-...ast-listening/

That's one of the conclusions from a new study released by Cumulus and
Signal Hill Insights. The 6th installment of the study examines podcast
audience and advertiser trends over the past five years and covers usage
trends, content trends, and advertising trends.

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Chernoff Headed to The New York Hall

Posted: 11 May 2021 12:41 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/cher...new-york-hall/

Senior VP of Programming at WFAN and Audacy Mark Chernoff is one of four
broadcasters headed to the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of
Fame. The other three come from Television. The inductees will be honored
this fall at a special awards luncheon in New York City.

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Distractions: Good Or Bad?

Posted: 11 May 2021 08:20 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/dist...s-good-or-bad/

The latest Borrell Local Marketing Trends Podcast takes a close look at how
distractions work. Gordon Borrell and Corey Elliott explore the phenomenon
of distractions and what opportunities they hold for the advertising and
marketing world.

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Rogen Coming To Stitcher

Posted: 11 May 2021 08:15 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/roge...g-to-stitcher/

Seth Rogen will launch his first podcast with Stitcher. Rogen's podcast
will be a series of personal stories and is expected to debut later this
year.

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CNNs Cuomo/Lemon Get Podcast

Posted: 11 May 2021 08:12 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/cnns...n-get-podcast/

CNN Audio is launching The Handoff, a new weekly podcast hosted by CNN
anchors Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon. The program will feature conversations
between the anchors.

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Another Strong Digital Quarter For Townsquare

Posted: 11 May 2021 01:26 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/anot...or-townsquare/

As radio fight its way back to 2019 revenue totals for its core
over-the-air business, digital continues to be a bright spot. And, for
Townsquare, which reported Q1 earnings Monday, it was a very bright spot.

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Whos In The Radio Ink Clubhouse This Week?

Posted: 11 May 2021 01:15 AM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/whos...use-this-week/

On Wednesday, the IAB will be releasing its annual Podcast Advertising
Revenue Study. It's more good news podcasting. Eric John, VP for the IAB
Media Center Chris Bruderle, IAB's Senior Director of Research Analytics
will join Radio Ink editor Ed Ryan on Clubhouse Friday at 9AM Eastern to
discuss.

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(SPONSORED) Turn Your Unsold Inventory Into Cash

Posted: 10 May 2021 11:00 PM PDT
https://radioink.com/2021/05/11/spon...ory-into-cash/

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