Lost is the Competition
(By Mike McVay) Competing is one of the most enjoyable things Program Directors do. It’s about more than ratings. Striving to present better content than the stations with whom you share the most audience; that’s what drives competition.
Whose Team Are You On?
(By John Shomby) “Doing life alone usually leads to failure. Surround yourself with a team who will support you during your highs and lows.” Are you considered a bad teammate? Here are 5 areas where this happens:
CES 2025 Is Over, Now What?
(By Buzz Knight) CES 2025 has come and gone and you've gained a few blisters on your feet. Now that you're back in the office with your team, unpacking from a trip like that can be overwhelming.
BFOA To Honor Brian Lawlor With 2025 Golden Mic Award
Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor has been named the 2025 Golden Mic Award recipient from the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The award will be presented at the Foundation’s annual black-tie fundraiser on March 10 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
Jacobs Media To Explore CES 2025 and AI Trends in Free Webinar
Fresh from the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jacobs Media's annual Consumer Electronics Show recap webinar returns on Tuesday, January 21 at 2p ET. "CES 2025: The AI Version" will see Fred and Paul Jacobs joined by AI Director Chris Brunt.
‘Flo’ Is Go for 2025: Progressive Retakes Top Radio Ad Spot
After taking a week off the chart entirely, Progressive Insurance came roaring back as the undisputed top national advertiser in radio. The Media Monitor's Spot Ten report for the first full week of January showed many usual suspects returning to AM/FM for 2025.
Texas Public Radio Teams Up for Lone Star Legislature Coverage
As the 89th Texas legislative session begins, The Texas Newsroom, a collaboration among KUT News, Texas Standard, NPR, and public radio stations statewide, is set to deliver in-depth coverage of key issues over the air and digitally.
LA Official Praises Radio for Lifesaving Updates During Wildfires
As first responders battle the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, public leaders continue to emphasize the importance of radio, including LA County District 1 Supervisor Hilda Solis. Solis had a very personal story, sharing high praise for AM/FM when all else failed.
When Tech Falls Silent, Radio Speaks
(By Deborah Parenti) As the Consumer Electronics Show was showing off the fascinating and futuristic tech of tomorrow, the population of America’s second-largest metro was dependent on the “buggy-whip industry” that so many in attendance at CES are quick to write off.
FCC Reports Ongoing Lack of Diversity in Radio Ownership
The FCC’s biennial report on broadcast station ownership highlights a persistent lack of diversity in radio, with women and minority groups still holding a disproportionately small share of ownership compared to white and male stakeholders.
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