Give Your Content’s Lifespan A Boost
(Randy Lane) I’m still surprised how many big-market shows, some in top 20 cities like San Diego, aren’t consistently posting their content on demand. One show hasn’t posted audio since November. That’s a missed opportunity.
DeBella Returns to Help WMGK’s Veterans Radiothon Raise $121K
Beasley Media Group’s 102.9 WMGK wrapped its 19th Annual Veterans Radiothon on a high note, raising $121,004.36 in support of the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia and featured the return of famed MGK personality and Radiothon founder John DeBella.
New Country 96.3 Collects 28,471 Diapers During DFW Drive
Cumulus Media's New Country 96.3 (KSCS) has completed its second annual Diaper Drive, collecting 28,471 diapers for Cook Children’s Medical Center with the support of Dallas-Fort Worth Kroger grocery stores and the station’s on-air team.
Radio Ink, NAB Partner to Bring Radio Wayne Awards to New York
Radio Ink Magazine is joining forces with the NAB to present the 2025 Radio Wayne Awards at NAB Show New York in October. Now in its 33rd year, the Radio Wayne Awards are the industry’s longest-running and most prestigious honor for those in radio sales.
Florida Is The Latest State To Deny Funding To Public Radio
The financial outlook for public radio continues to darken as state and federal policymakers move to eliminate public funding. The latest blow came in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis issued line-item vetoes striking $1.3 million in appropriations for radio outlets
Times-Shamrock Communications CEO Jim Loftus Retires
Radio Ink has confirmed with Times-Shamrock Communications that CEO Jim Loftus has retired as of June 27, closing a radio career that began in 1977 as an on-air personality in Northeastern Pennsylvania and led to leadership roles across the region.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: How To Crash A Pool Party
(Paige Nienaber) Radio has always been a subtle blend of semantics and subterfuge. KDWB has a “prize vault,” which sounds bigger than a prize closet. In San Francisco at Wild 107.7, we had one (1) vehicle. So whenever it was out, it was referred to by a different number.
Beyond the Clicks: Radio’s Quiet Power
(Josh Brown) Advertisers love instant gratification. It’s hard to blame them. With digital, you can launch a campaign at 10a and see impressions, clicks, and views by lunch. There’s a certain thrill in watching numbers move in real time. Here's the problem...
MediaCo Sets Summer Launch for HOT 97 FAST Channel
MediaCo used its 31st annual Summer Jam concert to give a first look and a timeline for the launch of HOT 97 TV. The new Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television channel is based around the New York City station's programming and personalities.
Civic Media Expands Into Michigan’s U.P. With Five-Station Deal
Civic Media is moving into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with the acquisition of a five-station Iron Range cluster from J&J Broadcasting. The transaction will be completed through a newly formed partnership between Civic Media and the Michigan Independent Media Group.
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