Could Your Station Be Anywhere?
(John Shomby) My hometown of Philadelphia experienced a generational sports moment ten days ago when LeBron James signed with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. Being the avid Philly sports fan I am, I immediately tuned in to a local sports station. Then curiosity took over.
Family Life Radio Throws Baby Shower For Families in Need
From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, Family Life Radio threw its annual Ultimate Baby Shower, rallying listeners to donate baby essentials to support families facing unplanned pregnancies. FLR’s listeners responded to the call, donating over 33,000 care items.
Beasley Sells Two More Signals to K-LOVE in Charlotte and Vegas
Two Beasley Media Group signals are headed for Christian radio ownership. Charlotte's KISS 95.1 (WNKS) and Las Vegas' X107.5 (KXTE) are being bought by Educational Media Foundation, while their current formats resurface on sister frequencies within each market.
Riverfront Leans In On South Dakota Sports With New Network
Riverfront Broadcasting is consolidating western South Dakota's sports radio coverage under one roof. The company has acquired Fox Sports Rapid City (KIMM-AM) from Black Hills Broadcasting, launching the Riverfront Sports Network with KOTA-AM and KDSJ-AM.
Recognizing Sellers and Managers Behind Radio’s Growth Engine
Digital isn't radio's side hustle anymore. Digital ad revenue has grown from $600 million in 2016 to a $2.3 billion engine in 2025, and it now represents 24.4% of the average station's total revenue nationwide, according to RAB's latest Digital Benchmarking Report.
FCC Locks In Rules For 2027 FM Construction Permit Auction
Broadcasters hoping to launch a new FM station have deadlines to work with. The FCC has finalized bidding procedures for the sale of 132 FM construction permits nationwide, confirming a September application window for a previously announced February start.
Lead Like Steve
(Deborah Parenti) There’s something deeply human about leadership. At its heart, it’s not about titles, corner offices, or standing above others; it’s about standing with them. The best leaders understand that true leadership flows from caring as much about people as about results.
From Grocery To Finance, Sports Audio Delivers for Brands
Five months after its State of Audio report about sports fandom, Audacy is back with more evidence for investing in radio with category-specific web traffic data and two new advertiser case studies, timed to a football season about to bring fresh ad dollars.
Dropping The Ball In Front Of A Potential Client
(Loyd Ford) You are standing in front of a client, walking confidently through your presentation, when they stop you. “There’s a mistake on this slide.” Your heart drops. For one painful second, everything feels louder. What you do next matters.
Client’s Personal Stories Touch Listeners
(Jeffrey Hedquist) Many advertising clients started businesses because of a personal crisis. Some did it because of a discovery, breakthrough, or surprising benefit. Capturing these personal stories can be a powerful way to create effective commercials.
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