From Wagons to Tractors: Where Is Radio’s Evolution?
(By Mike McVay) In a recent episode of Yellowstone, Summer Higgins (played by Piper Perabo) tells ranch hand Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) that in another few decades what Rip does for a living will be extinct. Sound familiar? Radio should take his response to heart.
The Other Side of Downsizing
(By John Shomby) We have all hashed and re-hashed the issues with industry cutbacks mostly from the receiving end - the employee side. How about those who have to deliver the bad news? And what happens after the dust settles?
Need Innovation? Try Adding Safety
(Buzz Knight) The single most impactful action an organization can take to spur innovation is to create a culture of psychological safety. This foundational element is crucial for fostering an environment where creativity, risk-taking, and innovative thinking can flourish.
For Radio Brands Expanding On-Demand, YouTube Is A Must
For radio brands set on expanding their on-demand footprint, YouTube can no longer be denied. The video platform has cemented its position as the most popular podcast platform in the US, per the Fall 2024 Podcast Download by Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights.
Portland Morning Duo Erases Millions in Medical Debt for Families
In a holiday tradition, Audacy Portland’s 99.5 The Wolf (KWJJ) has again relieved the medical bills of thousands of listeners. Nick and Kristen’s Medical Debt Payoff raised $4.6 million in funds to clear medical debt for 3,345 in the Pacific Northwest.
Author Stephen King To Shutter Three Maine Radio Stations
Acclaimed author Stephen King has announced his decision to close his three Maine radio stations. King, who first entered the industry in 1983, is stepping away from the business after four decades as part of an effort to “get his business affairs in better order.”
Black Friday Week Drives Surge in Retail Radio Advertising
The week of Thanksgiving and Black Friday saw a surge in radio advertising from major retailers and wireless providers as they capitalized on the holiday shopping season. According to Media Monitors, retail led the way for the week ending December 1.
MIW Bumps Deadline On Erica Farber Manager Mentorship
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has extended the application window for its 2024-2025 Erica Farber Mentorship in Management. Formerly known as the Mildred Carter Mentorship, the program supports women in senior leadership roles across radio.
Bloomberg Audio and Audacy Renew Business News Partnership
Key Networks and Bloomberg Audio have announced a renewed multi-year agreement with Audacy to deliver Bloomberg’s business and consumer news programming across the majority of Audacy’s 26 All-News and News/Talk stations.
American Consumer Institute Advocates for AM Act Passage
The American Consumer Institute, through Policy Analyst Nate Scherer, is the latest to voice strong support for the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require automakers to include AM radio access in all new electric vehicle models.
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