More Proof Advertisers Love, Need Radio
Last week KNIV and KEGH in Salt Lake wanted to help local businesses as they struggle through an uncertain future. From 7a-9p the stations allowed any local business to call in for one minute to advertise at no cost. The phone never stopped ringing.
Town Hall Two
Thursday at 7 p.m., Townsquare Media’s “New Jersey 101.5” (WKXW-FM) is hosting its second Town Hall broadcast on the coronavirus crisis. This time the focus will be health and medical matters.
A Coronavirus Open Letter to Radio
(By Andrew Curran) The coronavirus has already achieved what an invading army would never have dreamed possible – overrunning America and bringing our economy to its knees in a matter of days.
It’s A Good Time To Find New Talent
(By Laurie Kahn) With the coronavirus upon us, many quality sellers are out of work. Many have the skills that companies look for in a potential seller. Those stations that struggle to find and hire new sellers can help their communities by putting these displaced employees back to work.
What Businesses Need From Local Radio Right Now
Rod Schwartz has a new blog out with his thoughts on what radio needs to do for local businesses, especially the ones that are closing due to the coronavirus outbreak. He says it's a relevant message that addresses the new reality. Read his post HERE.
RAB Launches Business Unusual
The world we're living in changed on a dime less than two weeks ago. And as part of its Radio It’s On campaign, The Radio Advertising Bureau has launched a new section on RAB.com focused on today’s extraordinary times that includes materials radio sellers can use immediately.
Gracie Awards Gala Moved to September
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has moved the 45th Annual Gracie Awards Gala from May 19th to September 22nd. The change, like so many other big events, is to protect everyone from the possibility of getting, or spreading, the coronavirus.
WGN Digs Deep Into The Hockey Archives
What's old is becoming new again during this national crisis, especially when it comes to sports. Starting this Saturday, WGN Radio will rebroadcast the Chicago Blackhawks 2010 Stanley Cup playoff run on weekends.
Mercury Awards Rescheduled
Due to the current public health measures surrounding the Coronavirus, the Radio Mercury Awards have been rescheduled for October 6. The award ceremony was to take place at Sony Hall in New York City on June 4.
Radio Marketing In Trying Times
This is a time to work together and put competition aside. Thoughts from Jeana Adkinson, an Account Manager for Portland based Alpha Media. She shared some of her team's ideas with Radio Ink in hopes of starting a dialogue on how to market radio during these challenging times.
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