The Importance of Coaching
(Mike McVay) During my career, I’ve had a variety of coaches and mentors. They not only improved my skills, but they inspired me to become a consultant. It was the coaching from others that led me to understand that we are all lifelong projects.
A Recipe For Revival That Radio Should Steal
(John Shomby) When the pandemic drove an Italian restaurant in Nashville to the brink of closure after 25 years, owner Nick Pellegrino announced the end on social media. But then, something odd and very fortuitous happened.
Country Radio Hall Marks 50 Years with Nashville Ceremony
The Country Radio Hall of Fame marks its 50th anniversary with a week of celebratory programming surrounding last night's annual induction ceremony, including the launch of a special streaming channel through Nashville's historic WSM.
Bye-Bye Bella: Portland’s Fan Gets New FM Sports Signal
Audacy Portland is giving 1080 The Fan (KFXX-AM) a second home. As of July 22, the station simulcasts on 105.1 FM, bumping Hot AC-formatted Bella 105 (KRSK) for a new, fully local weekday lineup as the station gets a new Brand Manager to match.
NRB Applauds CPB Defunding as Win for Christian Media
While public radio begins to grapple with the fallout of a $1.1 billion rescission of federal funding, the world's largest association of Christian communicators is cheering Congress for what it calls a "critical course correction" to ensure equality for religious speech.
T-Mobile Dials Up More Ads Among Radio’s Top Performers
Radio's top advertisers of the week played like a greatest hits as Progressive retained its hold on the top spot in this week’s Media Monitors Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of July 14–20. T-Mobile made the biggest move among the top five, jumping three spots.
Radio Ink Welcomes Dana Schaeffer to Editorial Team
Radio Ink has named journalist and media strategist Dana Schaeffer as its new Contributing Editor. Schaeffer brings over 15 years of experience in radio, digital audio, and multimedia production to the publication’s editorial staff.
Edison: 55+ Podcast Audience Nearly Doubles In Two Years
The most loyal consumers of traditional radio, Americans 55 and older are now steadily embracing digital audio. New insights from Edison Research show a decided increase in podcast engagement among this age group, signaling a shift in long-term listening habits.
Local Radio’s Dark Future Has Hit A Snag
(Loyd Ford) We hear the negative talk. You really can’t escape it. Humans are going to create worry. Still, if you know me, you know I believe in local radio’s advantages when they see themselves as the most powerful local sales unit on the ground in a market.
Two Paths To A Successful Commercial
(Jeffrey Hedquist) How do you create an effective commercial? Do you just start writing and see where it goes, or do you have in mind where you want the spot to end and then choose a place to begin so that you can take the audience there?
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
