His fate at Audacy Inc. has been the subject of chatter and speculation for weeks. Now, it is official: Doug Abernethy is leaving the audio content creation and distribution company with majority ownership held today by Soros Fund Management.
According to a new report by Coleman Insights and Amplifi Media, 90% of Gen Z podcast consumers engage with video in some form. This contrasts with a recent report on the podcast enjoyment habits of younger audiences as the medium hits record growth.
He's held the dual roles of President/GM of the company's flagship ABC affiliate serving New England's largest market and as a regional VP overseeing the company's stations across the region. Soon, he'll be relocating from Boston to New York and rising to the role of Executive Vice President at Hearst Television.
This is a tale of persistence ... and understanding FCC rules and regulations as they pertain to FM translators. It involves a licensee named Radio Two, owner of Class D daytime-only KTTP-AM in Pineville, La., and its embattled low-power FM translator.
If you're an operator of low-power television stations and seeking ways to get NEXTGEN TV up and running at your property, GatesAir has a new budget-friendly platform ready for takeoff at the 2025 NAB Show.
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