Carrying The Torch For Radio
(By Buzz Knight) I was fortunate last week to be asked to participate on the nominating committee for the National Radio Hall of Fame which, if you didn't know, is based in Chicago, Illinois. The legendary radio executive Kraig Kitchen is the chairman of this fine organization, and in speaking with him about my participation I was struck by his passion for carrying the torch for the Hall of Fame mission.
Merlin In The Mix
(By Ronald Robinson) I think most radio people would agree: We seldom, if ever, have the conversation about the innate power of radio and how it unquestionably impacts the minds and emotions of listeners. That radio, in spite of its worst efforts, still maintains a mid-90s-percent penetration speaks directly to this innate power of the medium.
Entercom Brings Elroy Smith Aboard In San Francisco
Elroy Smith will occupy a newly created position of Operations Manager and PD for KBLX-FM and KRBQ-FM as part of an Entercom reorganization in that market. Stacy Cunningham and Trevor Simpson are out as a result of the change.
Oxenford Tackles The Pre-1972 Dilemma
Broadcast attorney David Oxenford brilliantly details the impact the pre-1972 sound recordings issue might have on broadcasters. The issue is back after the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit deferred its consideration of an appeal of a District Court’s decision that New York law included a public performance right for pre-1972 sound recordings.
“How Sellers” Are Better Than “Why Sellers”
(By Matt Sunshine) Allow me to describe a scenario that many salespeople find themselves in every day where I find sellers can get easily trapped. The client or prospect asks a simple question like, “Why should I buy your product or service?”
KIRO Seattle. They Understand Digital. Do You?
(By Ryan Wrecker) Some of the best stations in the country are still formulating their digital plans. Radio has a lot of assets, but has even more questions on how to use them properly.
5 Ways To Improve Your Radio Career Today
(By Loyd Ford) If you’re not passionately involved outside of your radio station with local listeners, you are probably making a mistake if you want to remain in a public-content profession such as broadcasting. So, in your social media, you have to think about what your company wants.
NASH Country Weekly Magazine Goes Web Only
No more printing 35,000 weekly copies of the magazine Cumulus purchased in 2014. The company says it's still committed to NASH and will now use the money being lost printing the magazine into other NASH branded products.
NAB To Highlight Drone Technology
The NAB Show is set to feature several sessions on drone technology next week in Las Vegas. On Wednesday the NAB will host a Super Session called “Drones: Opening New Vistas to Content." The big show kicks off Sunday and runs through Thursday.
Cumulus Announces Date For Barry Golf Tourney
WWLS in Oklahoma City will host the Bob Barry Inaugural Memorial Golf Classic Monday, August 8. The event will honor the late Bob Barry, the longtime Oklahoma City sportscaster and WWLS morning show personality who passed away last June. Barry hosted mornings on WWLS with former Oklahoma State University football coach Pat Jones. Barry died in a motorcycle accident. He was 58.
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