Radio’s Fantastic And Creepy Influence
(By Ronald Robinson) “Generating top-of-mind-awareness,” say the radio pundits, “is the key element in, and key benefit of, almost all radio commercials.” The premise enjoys an almost universal acceptance. But it's hogwash.
Emmis Revenue Up 3%
Despite all the recent change at Emmis, the company reported a revenue increase of 3% for the three months of March, April and May. And, Q2 is pacing up in the double digits thanks to record sales for Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in New York City.
Rochester Host Says She Quit Over Pay Disparity
In a Facebook post, former 98PXY morning show co-host Whitney Young says she quit her job because co-host Corey James was making nearly double what she was. Young was moved to mornings with James in 2018. James has been part of the morning show since 2014. Here's the letter she posted...
Police Still Trying To Solve Case In Dayton
Kelly Dee Wilson, known on the air in Dayton as Nikki Brooks, was found dead in her apartment in early 2000. Police are still trying to figure out how the 29-year old died.
Pittman Interviews iHeart CMO
This week on his podcast Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing, Pittman will interview iHeartMedia’s Executive Vice President and Creative Marketing Officer, Gayle Troberman.
Hubbard, FAU Athletics Sign Long-Term Agreement
It’s a five-year deal that Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach and Florida Atlantic University Athletics have signed, beginning with this year’s football season. Fox Sports Affiliate, WMEN-AM will be the new flagship station for the Owls
U Of Wisconsin, iHeart Extend Deal
University of Wisconsin Athletics has extended its broadcast agreement with iHeartMedia’s Madison and Milwaukee markets. NewsTalk 1310 and WIBA FM 101.5 will continue to serve as the Badgers’ flagship radio stations through the 2023-2024 athletic season.
The Francesa, Kay Battle Rages On
Nielsen released New York City ratings on Wednesday and in the battle for afternoon sports talk supremacy, WFAN's Mike Francesa and ESPN's Michael Kay are both number one. It's complicated.
Texas FM Sells For $1.3 Million
Joe Paulo's KSBJ Educational Foundation is purchasing KSHN-FM in Liberty, Texas from Bill Buchanan's Trinity River Valley Broadcasting. The format on KSHN is "Music Mixed With Things That Matter."
Public Voting for Radio Hall Begins Monday
From July 15 through July 28, listeners nationwide can vote for their favorite radio personalities in two categories to be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame this November. The nominees are...
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