Radio stations embrace older audiences, rather than be millennial-obsessed
The five stations with the highest market share in the Indianapolis market last month count people 45 or older as a considerable part of their audiences.
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Still a powerhouse, ‘Bob & Tom’ changes with times while trying to keep loyal listeners
The 35-year-old “Bob & Tom Show” might have a few gray hairs these days, but the morning radio show’s star and owner said it’s nowhere near retirement.
iHeart, Cumulus bankruptcies cloud radio-industry future
The recent bankruptcy filings by iHeart Media Inc. and Cumulus Media have created a buzz so loud, local radio operators say it’s beginning to interfere with their business.
iHeart Radio parts ways with market manager, hires replacement
Brad Polston is out as iHeart Media’s local market manager after 14 months of leading the cluster of stations that includes WFBQ-FM 94.7 and WNDE-AM 1260. His replacement has been working in billboard ad sales.
Longtime local radio executive Wheat dies at 66
Chris Wheat, a radio executive for more than 40 years, was general manager of Q95 during the station’s run of ratings and revenue dominance.
WNDE launching morning sports-talk show with Q95 personalities
“Flagrant Foul” will be the only live, local morning sports talk show in central Indiana.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ reaches ratings crossroads
In the wake of two key departures in January, advertisers and radio stations nationwide are keeping a close watch on the ratings of “The Bob & Tom Show,”.
iHeart Radio losing longtime Indy market czar
Rick Green helped push format changes at several local stations. Leaving for a promotion, he says he expects the “Bob & Tom Show” to remain strong despite the loss of two on-air stars.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ duo headed for Radio Hall of Fame
Despite playing to an aging demographic on a classic rock station, “The Bob & Tom Show” continues to be one of the top-rated morning radio programs in the Indianapolis market 32 years after its debut.
WIBC rivals ‘Bob & Tom’ with Tony Katz in mornings
There was no shortage of audience members—or ad buyers—who thought WIBC-FM 93.1’s morning show would take a hit with the firing of popular host Steve Simpson. They were wrong, and WIBC officials think they know why.
‘Bob & Tom Show’ switching syndicators
The move has local radio executives wondering if the comedy show might move up the Indianapolis FM dial as well. Meanwhile, conservative commentator Abdul will switch to weekday evenings on WIBC.
Radio station WIBC losing programming director
WIBC-FM 93.1 Program Director Alan Furst told station executives this week that he is leaving to take a job with Radio One’s News 92 FM in Houston.