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Radio pro Jim Watkins is self-syndicating a daily one-hour show called, “Speaking Out with Jim Watkins.” He calls it a “truly thoughtful one-hour show that gives people a snapshot of America right now.” Current affiliate stations include: KMZQ, Las Vegas; KFXR, Dallas; KPRC, Houston; KTMS, Santa Barbara; KVTA, Ventura; KSBN, Spokane; KIKO, Phoenix; and KWWV-HD, San Luis Obispo. Watkins can be reached at 239-470-9297 and Jwatkins00@comcast.net.

SiriusXM announces that Subaru expands the installation of SiriusXM to make the audio entertainment offering a standard feature beginning with its entire model year 2025 vehicle lineup in the United States. SiriusXM with 360L combines satellite and streaming content delivery into a single, cohesive in-vehicle entertainment experience.

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VoodooVision Consumer Study Findings Revealed

NuVoodoo Media Services announces that it is releasing the results of its VoodooVision nationwide consumer study in a series of free webinars this month. The study of more than 5,300 respondents between the ages of 14 and 54 is intended to “guide marketers through the myriad options available in the digital media and audio entertainment space.” NuVooDoo says, “The VoodooVision consumer study findings reveal that despite the steady increase of Internet-connected infotainment systems in vehicles, broadcast radio continues to hold its own. It remains competitive with podcasts and DSPs (Digital Streaming Providers, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and others) when consumers are in vehicles or public transit during the early morning and late afternoon commutes, and on weekends.” Respondents were asked to select a top preference from a list of audio entertainment choices and their top choices were (for morning commuters), broadcast FM/AM radio with 19% of the sample, followed closely by podcasts, with streaming coming in at third. The study indicates the competition is closer during the late afternoon commute, where podcasts and streaming barely eclipse radio as the top choice among commuters at 15% vs. 14% of the sample, respectively. And radio remains competitive as an audio entertainment favorite among listeners on the go during the weekend, sharing the top spot with DSP’s and eking ahead of podcasts. You can register now for one of the two remaining webinars here.