If That’s Not Country… What Is?
(By John Shomby) If I had a nickel for every time I heard, "THAT’S NOT COUNTRY," in my programming career, I could probably buy Radio Ink! With DSPs now as big players in the music discovery mix, the lines are even more blurred.
Doing More With Less
(By Buzz Knight) As the saying goes, "Time is a currency you can only spend once, so be careful how you spend it.” In a time of precious resource allocation - no matter your business - you need to constantly consider the question of “How can I do more with less?”
Eric Church, Luke Combs, and CRS Join Forces for Disaster Relief
Country Radio Seminar has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships, recognizing outstanding individuals in the industry. The conference, this week in Nashville, is also dialing up philanthropic efforts for Hurricane Helene and California wildfire relief.
B104 Leads Cumulus Bloomington to $90K for St. Jude
Cumulus Media Bloomington's St. Jude Radiothon concluded on Valentine's Day, raising $90,851 to support treatment, research, and services such as travel, housing, and food for families receiving care in Memphis at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Saga’s Jonesboro Have-a-Heart Wishathon Breaks Group Record
Saga Communications' Jonesboro Media Group set a new fundraising record during the 27th annual Have-a-Heart Wishathon, bringing in $547,341 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on February 14. The total surpassed last year’s efforts by more than $80,000.
Katz: Radio Reaches More Black Consumers Than Television
Katz Radio Group is expanding on its recent findings about Black Americans' relationship with traditional radio. Since AM/FM remains the most trusted and influential medium for Black adults, radio provides a crucial in-road to $2.1 trillion in buying power by 2026.
The Repetition Rule
(By Loyd Ford) Everyone you meet wants to win. In fact, they are doing what they think winning looks like. This is why you sometimes meet a client who resists because they think they are an expert at advertising. That’s where you come in.
Who Are The Voices You Trust?
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) No one wants to be pitched a product or service by a spokesperson, but tell us a story and we might listen. We respond to stories, especially if you’re a voice we trust – a voice of authority.
NRG Media’s Froggy 98 Collects $96,883 for St. Jude
NRG Media Lincoln’s Froggy 98 (KFGE) raised $96,883 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its 23rd annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids radiothon. This year’s fundraiser brings the station’s lifetime donations to over $1.81 million for St. Jude.
Denver’s Alice 105.9 Raises $1.1M for Children’s Hospital Colorado
Audacy’s Alice 105.9 (KALC) in Denver raised $1.1 million during its 24th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon, benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado. The radiothon, held on February 13, brings the station’s total fundraising for the hospital to over $26 million since 2001.
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