This Station Takes Fundraising To New Level
Baltimore’s Mix 106.5 (WWMX-FM) has set a new record with its 30th Annual Radiothon, raising over $1.3 million to benefit Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Tide Takes On Tornadoes
Another radio station has come through for folks who've been hit by disaster; in this case, the recent tornadoes in Alabama. Country station 95.3 (WFFN/Tuscaloosa, AL) is the helping hand this time around.
Canfest Benefit Raises Over $15K
Omaha, NE, New Country station KAT 103.7 held its 17th annual Canfest acoustic benefit concert, March 13, raising over $15,000 from ticket proceeds and six 50-gallon barrels of non-perishable food.
It’s Back To Court For Bubba
It seems we've covered more courtroom drama about Bubba The Love Sponge than we have of him on the air. Bubba, who fought with Nielsen for years after he got caught tampering with a panel member, before settling just before his trial, has filed a lawsuit against Cox and others.
Smart Speakers: The Hot Topic For Hispanic Radio
(By Adam Jacobson) When asked if they owned a smart speaker, nearly all of the Hispanic Radio Conference attendees raised their hands. But, what are Spanish-language radio station owners doing to promote their stations on this device heralded as bringing AM and FM back into the home?
Can You Accept Pot Ads?
And wouldn't that be a nice new revenue stream? As states approve the retail sale of marijuana across the United States, these new business owners are looking for ways to stand out in this increasing crowd of sellers. If you get that call with an order to promote pot, what do you do?
NABEF Leadership Program Accepting Applications
Broadcasters looking to advance their careers might want to develop their leadership skills through the NAB Education Foundation's 2020 Broadcast Leadership Training program. You can apply here...
K99.1FM, King Of The Kids
K99.1FM/Dayton, OH, personalities Nancy Wilson and Frye Guy will head to Orlando for Children’s Hospitals Week from March 19-22 to receive their award for Radio Station of the Year for their work with Children’s Miracle Network.
iHeart Dedicates AM Signal To Podcasts
Podcasts. Nothing but podcasts. iHeartMedia in Allentown has debuted "The iHeartPodcast Channel." One podcast after another, most of them one hour long, will be played on AM 1470 in Allentown. Here are the shows iHeart has chosen for this station.
Ed Christian – The Goldilocks Of Radio
Saga is in acquisition mode and looking to grow. CEO Ed Christian says a couple of brokers have nicknamed him Goldilocks. The reason, Christian says, is his game plan to purchase a single station here, or a single station there.















