Saga’s FM99 ‘Drains The Veins’ For Good In Virginia Beach
Saga Communications Hampton Roads' FM99 WNOR hosted its 37th Annual Rock and Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood Drive in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, surpassing its donation targets with a collection of 590 blood units that have the potential to save more than 1,770 lives.
How Radio Can Make Winning On-Demand Audio
For an audio medium, why do so many radio podcasts fall flat? Radio Ink> talks with Fatima Zaidi, Founder and CEO of Quill, as she shares lessons she's learned in her agency that can help turn your station's on-demand product into profit.
WABC Syndicating Sinatra
Red Apple Audio Networks has announced the national syndication of 77 WABC's Sundays with Sinatra Hosted by Joe Piscopo. The SNL alum has hosted the Sinatra-Family-sanctioned, two-hour show each week for just over a year.
Ask Me Anything Returns to Conclave
This year at the Conclave attendees will get to ask a panel of high-level radio executives ‘almost’ anything. The panel will include: Kevin LeGrett, President/Southwest Division iHeart Radio; Peter Bowen, VP/Market Manager Cumulus Chicago; Bill Hendrich, EVP/Radio Cox Media and Greg Strassell, SVP/Programming Hubbard Radio. The Conclave is July 26 through 29.
A $50,000 Drive
WCSX-FM Beasley Media Morning Show Host Big Jim from Big Jim’s House will drive 27 hours on a rockin’ road trip from Detroit to Minnesota to raise $50,000 to benefit Gleaners Food Bank with help from rock recording artist Bob Seger.
Entries Open For Celebration Of Service Awards
The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundaton is accepting entries for the 2019 Celebration of Service to America Awards, recognizing outstanding community service by local broadcasters.
A Mid-Year Check Of Broadcast Regulatory Issues
From the nomination of Anna Gomez to the impact of ownership caps on minority broadcasters, 2023 has been a year of both new and continued legal and regulatory challenges. Broadcast attorney Frank Montero and a panel discussed the issues.
Sun Radio Offering $20K in Grants
The Sun Radio Foundation announced the company was again offering its Sun Radio Recharge program, in support of Central Texas restaurant and bar workers whose careers were impacted by COVID-19.
‘The Sound’ Off Air In Seattle As Female-Focused ‘Emma’ Emerges
Audacy has introduced Emma 94.1 (KSWD) to Seattle's radio landscape, replacing what was formerly known as 94.1 The Sound. The new station will focus on a blend of music from the '90s through the present day, specifically aiming to resonate with women.
Proof Advertisers Love Radio
Our thanks to Centennial Fredericksburg Market Manager Mark Bass for sharing this success story. Mark tells Radio Ink, Modern Ballroom Dancing is a small local business just starting up, training people in ballroom dancing. "Lance Carmine one of Centennial's senior AEs took them through the 'why radio' pitch, and specifically what WBQB-B101.5 could do for them, and they signed."