Will ESPN Suspend Dan Le Batard?
According to Sports Business Daily the choice to sit out his show Monday was Dan Le Batard's because the host was not in the right frame of mind to go on the air. The publication is also reporting that ESPN is mulling over whether or not to suspend Le Batard for crossing the line into politics.
Cumulus Makes $50 Million Debt Payment
On Monday morning, Cumulus announced that it has made a $50 million voluntary debt prepayment as the company continues to reduce its leverage.
Home Depot Once Again Widens The Gap
The big-box home improvement giant has put daylight between itself and perennial rivals GEICO at the top of the Media Monitors list for radio’s leading advertisers, running 86,240 spots nationally last week.
Entercom, Pitt Athletics Extend Agreement
Entercom and University of Pittsburgh Athletics have signed a new multi-year broadcast extension. 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM) will continue to serve as the flagship station for Pitt football and men’s basketball.
Do You Pay Your Salespeople Enough?
Media Staffing Network and Radio Ink have teamed up to gather data for a Radio Sales Compensation Study that will be released at the Radio Show in Dallas this September. We need your confidential input.
Listen To Every Episode Of “Podcasting For Radio Dummies”
Two seasons and 26 episodes from some of the smartest minds in all of podcasting today. If you want to learn how to podcast, you come to the right place. Check out our roster of expert interviews.
SEND US YOUR BLAST FROM THE PAST
Thanks to Leslie Lotto for sending us this classic from the '80s when she was working at KBET in Santa Clarita, CA. She tells Radio Ink it was her first job as a reporter. She was let go shortly after this picture was taken and the station went out of business. Send your Blast From The Past photo to [email protected].
IS RADIO NEWS HAPPENING IN YOUR MARKET?
Are you hearing things about your market? Let us investigate. Radio Ink Magazine is the only 27-year-old trade magazine in the radio industry. That's the result of a lot of trust over those years. Send all news tips in total confidence, and any other station news to Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan at [email protected].
Your Personalities Are Influencers…Use Them That Way
(By Charlie Sislen) Your station’s personalities are influencers. Unlike YouTube influencers, your on-air staff built their sway holistically. They may not have global penetration, but they have tremendous impact in your market.
Four Keys To Improve Onboarding
(By Spike Santee) Finding qualified candidates for your sales department is only one part of building a successful team of sales professionals.
Bones Tops iHeart Podcast Chart
Each Monday, iHeart posts the top 100 podcasts streamed on iHeartRadio. This week, country music radio morning program The Bobby Bones Show is at the top of the chart.
“Nashville Chats” To Feature Country Stars
Premiere Networks and Country Radio Hall of Famers Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase have launched a new, weekly iHeartRadio Original Podcast, Crook & Chase: Nashville Chats.
Staudt Exits iHeart, Starts Jam Street Media
Matty Staudt has left his role as VP of Podcast Programming at iHeartRadio to become President of his new company, Jam Street Media, focusing on podcasts for brands, talent coaching, and consulting for businesses entering the podcast space.
Rizzuto Signs St. Louis Contract Extension
Hubbard Radio in St. Louis has signed morning man Scott Rizzuto to a multi-year contract renewal. Rizzuto hosts mornings on Alternative Rocker 105.7 The Point with Tony Patrico, Jeff Burton, Phillip Sneed and Scott McNew.
Benztown Hires McVay As Consultant
Imaging and voiceover company Benztown has hired former Cumulus executive Mike McVay as a senior consultant.
NAB President Smith To Speak At Media Institute Luncheon
NAB President & CEO Gordon Smith will be the featured speaker at The Media Institute’s Communications Forum luncheon today.
New Broncos Show Set To Launch
KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM are debuting a new show, Broncos Country Tonight, on Friday, July 19. KOA NewsRadio 850 AM & 94.1 FM are also celebrating 50 seasons as the Denver Broncos flagship station.
SiriusXM Upgrades Announced
SiriusXM Select subscribers now join SiriusXM All Access, SiriusXM Essential Streaming, and SiriusXM Premier Streaming subscribers with unlimited access to SiriusXM channels, at no additional cost, outside the car on a phone, at home, and online.
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July 22, 2019
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