8 Ways To Put The ‘V’ In MVP
(By John Shomby) In sports, it’s clear what qualifies an individual as a Most Valuable Player. By definition, it’s an award given to the individual who has contributed the most to the team’s success. The key word is the “V” portion, which, broken down even more, means VALUE.
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Discover Returns, TRA Surprises in Radio Ad Rankings
Progressive retained its hold on the top of the national radio ad chart for the week of June 9–15, keeping its number one position on Media Monitors’ Spot Ten after being dethroned over the Memorial Day holiday as summer settles in.
Reflections on the 16th Hispanic Radio Conference
(By Deborah Parenti) As I look back on the journey of the Hispanic Radio Conference, I am filled with both pride and gratitude. Launching that very first conference in 2007, our goal was clear: to create a space where the voices of Hispanic radio could chart a course for the future.
‘It’s About Survival’: AM Radio Access Debate Gets Real At HRC
The closing session of the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference pulled no punches. "The Future on the Dash: AM Battle Reboot" put a sharp, emotional focus on what many consider one of the most urgent issues facing radio: keeping the AM band in the nation’s vehicles.
Experts Call for IP-Centric Podcast Strategies in Hispanic Audio
As podcasts continue to gain traction with Hispanic audiences, an expert panel at the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference encouraged broadcasters to rethink content distribution through an IP-centric lens rather than siloed media platforms.
The Less Commercial Thing
(By Loyd Ford) Be warned. We are about to talk about the thing that is offensive to some radio sellers and especially sales managers. We are about to talk about playing fewer commercials. We don’t have to listen to listeners, of course, but it is recommended.
The Usual Stuff Isn’t Working
(By Steve Allan) For far too long, the radio industry has been lamenting the loss of revenue. We have seen other platforms – primarily digital – eat our collective lunch for years. Unfortunately, the lament heard all too often is, “We’re waiting for revenue to turn around.”
Catsimatidis: News Has to Get Back to Cronkite-Level Trust
Red Apple Media Owner John Catsimatidis had a message for broadcast news outlets as New York City's 77WABC was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the Fair Media Council at the 2025 Folio Awards luncheon last week.
Foxy 106.9 Continues St. Louis Community Relief After Tornado
Roberts Metro Broadcasting’s Foxy 106.9 (KXBS-HD3) joined forces with St. Louis television host Mr. Gary Boyd for a live tornado relief benefit to provide relief for those affected by the May 16 tornado that devastated the Delmar and Kingshighway neighborhoods.
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