Giving Tuesday Spotlight: Alliance for Women in Media
As Giving Tuesday 2024 approaches on December 3, Radio Ink is spotlighting non-profit organizations dedicated to making a difference in the radio community. Today, we talk about the Alliance for Women in Media with President Becky Brooks.
A Thanksgiving Message To You From Radio Ink
As the holiday season begins, we at Radio Ink want to pause and reflect on a year that has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. Our daily headlines will pause tomorrow and Friday, returning on Monday, December 2.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: No Love In A Link
(By Paige Nienaber) I heard a generic recruitment spot for advertisers running on a station over the weekend. If I was ever stupid enough to go into Sales (it’s not my forte), I’d buy an actual schedule on my station. Here’s what I’d say:
Radio’s Holy Grail Of Advertising
(By Randy Lane) Trusted endorsements from radio and podcast personalities can have as much, or even more, impact than a personal recommendation from a friend. Peter Connolly referred to talent endorsements as "the holy grail of word-of-mouth advertising."
Pay Now or Pay Later: Preventive Maintenance in Media Sales
(By Rick Fink) One of the most iconic advertising slogans ever created was for Fram Oil Filters: “You can pay me now, or pay me later.” The simple but powerful message was that proper maintenance of your vehicle will save you lots of money down the road.
CMG Atlanta Stations Provide 12,000+ Meals for Georgians
Cox Media Group Atlanta’s radio stations partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help fight food insecurity ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Together, the stations collected 8,782 pounds of food, equating to 12,272 meals.
Steve Harvey’s Annual Turkey Give Helps Families Across The US
For the 15th year, The Steve Harvey Morning Show and Premiere Networks have provided thousands of turkeys to help families in need celebrate Thanksgiving. 2024’s Annual Turkey Give distributed more than 7,000 turkeys to affiliate stations across the US.
After Five Years, MediaCo Fully Repays Emmis Debt
In 2019, Emmis Communications sold its full ownership of New York City’s 107.5 WBLS and Hot 97 (WQHT) to MediaCo Holding for $91.5 million in cash, a $5 million note, and a 23.72% equity stake. Now that debt has been repaid and MediaCo stands on its own.
KISS 104.1 Gives Free Turkeys to Atlanta Families Facing Hardship
Cox Media Group Atlanta's KISS 104.1 (WALR) held its 6th annual Turkey Giveaway, providing free turkeys to families in need. Recipients were identified through Giving Grace, which supports individuals facing emergencies such as homelessness or family crises.
Bustos Media Caps a Decade of Giving with $141K for St. Jude
Bustos Media’s 10th annual Thanksgiving Radiothon raised $141,208 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The annual event united Bustos' 25 radio stations across the Western United States in support of childhood cancer treatment and research.
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