Newspaper Ad Revenue Dropped $40 Billion in a Decade

10-24-14

When we shed a tear for radio because it runs into a flat quarter or a year with no growth, imagine how employees of the newspaper industry feel. Not that too many radio people will feel sorry for their print competitors, radio salespeople always believed that industry was getting more ad revenue than it should have been. The Atlantic reports details from a Brooking Institution essay that says from 2000 to 2013 ad revenue spent in newspapers declined from $63.5 billion to $23 billion. By comparison, Google took in over $50 billion in 2013, advertising spent on mobile is expected to be about $18 billion in 2014 and most estimates have radio industry revenue at about $17 billion.

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George Noory For a Decade

1-3-2012
Seems like only yesterday Noory was taking over for Art Bell as Premiere's overnight host. Noory said, ?It?s amazing how fast ten years goes by and I?m looking forward to ten more. We have grown the affiliate base from 445 stations when I came on to 564, and have increased our digital, multi-platform audiences tremendously." 

On Sunday, Noory will celebrate 10 years with a special show featuring appearances by many fan-favorite guests, including paranormal investigator Joshua P. Warren and psychic Joseph Jacobs. Noory will also share memorable interviews and highlights from the past decade.

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Congratulations Sean Hannity. A Decade in Syndication

Sean Hannity started his successful radio career in Huntsville Alabama over 25 years ago. Today he celebrates 10 years in syndication with Premiere. He's heard on over 500 radio stations, reaches more than 13 million listeners every week, he's won two Marconi awards and he's a best-selling author. The Sean Hannity show is the second most listened to talker in the nation (behind Rush). 

Hannity said ?After 10 years in syndication, and nearly 25 years on air, my love for radio continues to grow.  I?m grateful to be working with some of the best people in the business ? from my staff, to affiliates, to my radio partners and sponsors; I?m proud of what we?ve accomplished together.  Thank you to the listeners and fans who join me on this radio journey each day and help make this one of the best jobs in the world.? Even former President George W. Bush called his show to congratulate him.

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