Jazz Media Lab Awards Five
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has launched the Jazz Media Lab with awards to five nonprofit jazz radio stations. The collaborative new program aims to strengthen Jazz radio and its engagement with artists and audiences across the country.
Report: Smart Speaker Use Up Big
NuVoodoo Media has released new data the says smart speakers are now in the homes of 67% of 14-54 year olds, up from 56% one year ago. The January 2021 study included nearly 3,500 people between 14-54, across all PPM markets.
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Mid-West in Springfield To Carry Cards
Mid-West Family Broadcasting will air all 2021 Cardinals games on KOMG-FM in a multi-year deal starting with this 2021 season. The Springfield, MO station airs a Classic Country format. KOMC-FM picks up the Cardinals from iHeart's KXUS-FM.
Business Unusual is Now Business Accelerated
Starting in February the Radio Advertising Bureau is shifting its marketing focus, launched at the start of the pandemic, from Business Unusual, and later Open for Business, to Business Accelerated.
YouTube Exec to Speak at CRS Virtual
Kevin Allocca is the Head of Culture & Trends for YouTube. He'll be interviewed by Billboard's Melinda Newman on Tuesday, February 16th at 3pm Nashville time. Allocca spent over a decade tracking popular videos and managing trending content initiatives.
Black History Month IHM Programming
iHeartRadio’s Living Black! will spotlight the power of Black culture throughout February and include a special radio event. The special event is set for February 20 on IHM Hip-Hop, Gospel and R&B stations, YouTube and Facebook.
Conservative Show Pulled. It’s Not What You Think.
David DiPietro's Saturday Conservative talk show will no longer be heard on WECK-AM Buffalo. The N.Y. State Assemblyman went on a Facebook rant that "this is how leftists censor Conservative Talk." That's not really what happened. TODAY...WE ADDED YOUR COMMENTS ON THE STORY.
Lessons You Can Learn From Direct Mail Sales.
(By Tom Bloomer) You've probably heard the road to success is always under construction. Well, in thirty years of ad sales I've overcome a lot of dead ends. I've navigated those detours and slow lanes and learned many lessons. Lessons traveling the same streets you travel today.
MIW Extends App Window
The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio Group has extended the application window for the 2021 Mildred Carter Mentoring Program to Friday, February 5th. The initiative connects mentees with accomplished women recognized as leaders, mentors, and game-changers in radio.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
