Emily Ward: As Selling Radio Evolves, Confidence Is Still Key
Midwest Communications Nashville Sales Manager Emily Ward, 2024 Radio Wayne Award winner, shares how she’s redefining sales success, embracing digital, and empowering her team to position radio as a strategic, results-driven solution for today’s advertisers.
Report: Hispanic Radio Outpaces Digital Influencers in Trust
A new report is again providing proof that Spanish-language radio is not a niche format: it’s a trusted, influential, and daily-used media source that drives results and reflects the lived experiences of millions of Americans. And advertisers would be wise to take note.
The Dangerous Lie
(Loyd Ford) Since the pandemic, there has been a growing ideology among local salespeople that sellers can accomplish just as much with email and phone calls as they can with in-person visits. If you want to be wildly successful selling advertising, know this: It's a lie.
Copy Catalyst: Phone A Friend
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Stuck for an idea, a new angle, or a new approach to create a commercial that will help your client get results? Ask someone else how they would convince/influence an audience member to purchase from (or visit/vote for/donate to) your client.
Registration Opens for 2025 NAFB Convention in Kansas City
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has opened registration for its 82nd annual NAFB Convention, to be held November 19 through 21 in Kansas City. This year, organizers have themed the convention “The Place to Be.”
A New Breeze Blows Through Norfolk, Courtesy of iHeart
iHeartMedia Norfolk has officially launched 105.3 The Breeze (WNOH), a new adult contemporary station, as part of a broader frequency shuffle that moved the company’s Black Information Network programming from 105.3 to 92.1 FM (WHBT).
Why Talent Coaching Matters (And I Love It)
(Randy Lane) Great content starts with great talent. Always has. But today, especially in radio, talent matters more than ever. That’s where coaching comes in. And for me, it’s still the most rewarding part of the business.
iHeartMedia Unveils New Markets Group Leadership
One day after the announcement that iHeartMedia Markets Group President Hartley Adkins will retire at the end of the summer, the broadcast group has announced its succession plans for the leadership of more than 860 radio stations across the US.
As Hurricane Threat Grows, NAB Publishes Disaster Prep Guide
In the past year, local radio has helped communities survive hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and more, many times becoming the only trusted voice left standing. Now the NAB has a new resource to help stations prepare for the next emergency.
Alliance for Women in Media Reveals Dates for 2026 Gracies
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has announced the official dates and locations for the 51st Annual Gracie Awards, continuing a legacy of more than five decades recognizing the contributions and achievements of women in media.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
