Chicago Restaurant Scores Big with Super Bowl Radio Ad
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar won 670 The Score’s "Score Big For Your Business" contest, earning a Super Bowl radio ad. Radio Ink talks with Audacy’s Mitch Rosen and Heritage owner Guy Meikle about the contest, radio’s impact, and the big game.
Market Like The Rock
(By Mike McVay) Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia built an empire by controlling their narrative. The Rock’s marketing strategy isn’t just for Hollywood - radio stations and personalities can benefit from his approach to brand visibility.
AI: Companion or Replacement?
(By John Shomby) The rollout of the first AI radio personality sent a slight shiver through our industry. Was it the beginning of the end for live and local personalities? Here we are a year later and AI is easily a part of our everyday conversations – in the industry AND our lives.
Retaining Top Talent Matters: How to Do It Right
(By Buzz Knight) If you are in a leadership position, focusing on keeping your high-performing talent happy is an important priority. Whether it be on-air talent or sales, guarding and fostering their well-being is critical. Here are some ways to keep them engaged and happy:
US Copyright Office Opens Inquiry Over PRO Licensing Practices
The US Copyright Office has launched an inquiry into the role of Performance Rights Organizations and their licensing revenue distribution practices at the request of Congress. Now broadcasters can let their voices be heard on the issue for a limited window.
WJCU’s Annual Blizzard Bash Raises Record Donations
Despite a snowstorm, more than 100 John Carroll University students and community members turned out for WJCU’s annual Blizzard Bash charity concert at Beachland Tavern in Cleveland. The event raised enough to provide over 18,000 meals for families in need.
Long Island’s Wolf Raises $165K In First St. Jude Radiothon
Connoisseur Media’s 103.1 The Wolf (WWWF) hosted its inaugural Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon on February 6 and 7, raising $165,825. The radiothon marked the beginning of a year-long fundraising initiative of partnerships and live events.
iHeartMedia and Dream Center Raise $15M for LA Wildfire Relief
In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, iHeartMedia and Southern California non-profit Dream Center have raised more than $15 million in cash and in-kind donations for over 80,000 people affected by the unprecedented disaster.
Tax Season Drives TurboTax to #1 on National Radio
After monitoring the tax-filing giant's aggressive moves through the rankings over the past month, Intuit's TurboTax has claimed the top spot in this week’s Spot Ten Radio rankings from Media Monitors, taking the crown after placing second in the previous week.
Radio’s Digital Revenue Crossed the $2B Threshold In 2024
For the first time ever, the radio industry’s digital revenue for the year surpassed $2 billion in 2024. As almost one of every four dollars of the average station’s total revenue now comes from digital sales, the growth in this area is only expected to increase in 2025.
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