Hubbard Radio announced a new role in its digital audio initiatives: Brand and Digital Content Development Director. Phil Mackey has been chosen for the position. He will be based in the Twin Cities HQ, and work with Greg Strassell and Jeremy Sinon. Continue Reading
“I sleep pretty well at night,” Ginny Morris said to Paul Jacobs at RAIN Summit West in Las Vegas. Ginny Morris (CEO and Chair of Hubbard Radio) delivered a keynote presentation that included a chat with the Jacobs Media VP. But one thing does give pause to Morris’ optimism, and that is self-driving cars. Listen to her discuss the future. Continue Reading
Hubbard Radio has announced the promotion of Jeremy Sinon to Director of Digital Strategy. Sinon previously divided his time between the corporate DD role and managing digital initiatives for the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Hubbard stations. At his new desk, Sinon will oversee the entire group’s digital strategy. Continue Reading
Ginny Morris, CEO and Chair of Hubbard Radio, faced a surprise audience question during her appearance as keynote speaker of RAIN Summit West yesterday. Her reply quelched any rumor of Hubbard Radio taking an interest in buying CBS radio stations on the market. Continue Reading
Hubbard Radio has added its stations to Shazam for Radio, an interactive platform that gives participating stations a branded user experience within the Shazam app. Nineteen stations in seven markets will be placed on the platform. Continue Reading
As news spread about Hubbard Radio acquiring 30% of PodcastOne, we talked to Norm Pattiz, co-founder of PodcastOne and evangelizing advocate of podcasting, on the phone. Continue Reading
Hubbard Radio and PodcastOne announced that Hubbard has acquired 30% of podcast network, in a deal whose finances are undisclosed. For the second time in two weeks, radio has bought into podcasting. On July 22, print and broadcast media giant E.W. Scripps wholly acquired Midroll Media. Continue Reading