Have You Watched Ted Lasso?
(Randy Lane)“Have you watched Ted Lasso?” I’ve been asked that question numerous times by family members, friends, and clients. Whenever anything creates that much buzz, it’s worth investigating.
The Daily StandUp
(By Buzz Knight) As we scramble to adjust and create new norms amidst the current crisis “The Daily Standup’ has taken on a new and important meaning when it comes to maximizing leadership in the new universe. What is it?
iHeart Files Monthly Income Report
As part of its bankruptcy proceeding, iHeartmedia filed a monthly operating report which showed the company revenue was $329.5 million for September. In August revenue was $299.4 million and in July it was $281.1 million.
Are We Too Busy To Be Productive?
(By Alec Drake) As a manager, have you repeated a phrase from your parents to your team? I did this when a salesperson on my team felt down about their sales performance. My mother's voice popped into my head, and I suggested, "Busy hands are happy hands."
Battle Of The “Heavies”: Radio Vs. TV
(By Bob McCurdy) TV plays a large role in many local advertisers’ media plans and we wanted to determine if the qualitative profile of the heaviest radio listener differed from that of the heaviest TV viewer. We discovered they do, and they differ a lot.
Data Alone Won’t Win Sales
(By Charlie Sislen) I have spent nearly 40 years selling with data. I am a data-driven person. However, there is so much more to selling than, as Dragnet’s Joe Friday would say, “All we want are the facts, ma'am.”
Drive-In Easter Services Broadcasts
95.9 The Fish, Columbus, OH is partnering with a local church that has invited listeners to drive-up Easter services in their parking lot. The broadcasts will allow people to celebrate the occasion together, but from the safety and comfort of their vehicles.
Another Sports Station For Milwaukee
iHeartMedia Milwaukee has debuted 97.3 The Game. iHeart gets into the sports fight with Craig Karmazin who recently launched the ESPN brand on WKTI-FM. iHeart dropped a Top-40 format for sports. Karmazin exited country for sports. iHeart will be mostly local.
Barrett Holding Contest for College Students
Barrett Sports Media is holding a contest where college students can win one of 10 free tickets to the 2023 BSM Summit in Los Angeles. To qualify for the contest, students must be enrolled in a college somewhere in the state of California; the deadline to enter is February 17.
Talk Radio Hosts Converging On Capitol Hill, June 28-29
The conservative talkers, numbering more than 60, will use the two days to pressure President Trump to stay the course with his immigration policies and Congress to follow suit. This will be 11th annual Hold Their Feet to the Fire radio row event.
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