B93.9’s Raleigh St. Jude Radiothon Tops $124K in Donations
iHeartMedia Raleigh’s B93.9 (WNCB) raised over $124,000 during its annual St. Jude Radiothon, held December 11-12. B93.9’s on-air personalities, including Program Director Ashley Wilson and JT Bosch, encouraged listeners to become Partners in Hope.
Lowe’s Tops Radio Ad Charts as Retail Makes Final Holiday Surge
Lowe’s continues its reign at the top of the airwaves, holding the number one spot in Media Monitors' weekly Spot Ten Radio report. The financial and insurance industries had a strong showing for the week of December 9-15, with Progressive remaining in second.
Atlanta HBCU Secures Federal Grant For Public Radio Update
Two public radio stations, one serving an HBCU and the other in rural Alaska, are the latest awarded a combined $508,234 in funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as part of the Next Generation Warning System program, supported by FEMA.
Des Moines’ KJJY Raises $149K for Variety’s Compassion Fund
Cumulus Media’s Des Moines Country station 92.5 KJJY wrapped up its annual Two Days of Compassion Radiothon, raising $149,335 to benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity. Held on December 10 and 11, the event also delivered 597 teddy bears to hospitalized children.
2024 Radio Ink Season of Giving Nears Milestones With $9M Week
The holiday spirit is thriving across radio, as stations continue to inspire generosity in their communities. In week six, an incredible $9,206,249.92 was raised - bringing the 2024 Radio Ink Season of Giving Tally to $19.9 million.
Trump’s Latest Proposed Plan Could Upset AM Radio Advocates
President-elect Donald Trump reignited the national debate on Daylight Saving Time, announcing his intention to work with Republicans to eliminate the biannual clock changes when he takes office, which could rankle some groups advocating on behalf of AM radio.
OUT NOW: Meet Radio’s 30 and Under Superstars
This month, Radio Ink looks forward to the coming year with content that addresses technology, social media, the importance of recruiting (and retaining) new talent, and best practices for selling in 2025! Peek inside our December 2024 issue.
The Power of a Third-Party Story
(By Pat Bryson) Each time we approach a prospective client about advertising with us, they begin to ask themselves, “If I spend money with this person, will my opportunity for reward be greater than my risk?” As salespeople, we are in the risk removal business.
Developing Great Radio Salespeople
(By Loyd Ford) We hear so much about the value of great salespeople. Let me start by being direct: Great sellers are rare and incredible. However, there is a little-known secret to consider about how people become these “great salespeople.”
Country Radio Rallies for St. Jude as Holiday Generosity Shines
The holiday season continues to bring an outpouring of generosity from Country radio stations across the nation, as markets from the Bay Area to Boston host radiothons to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - raising millions to fight cancer.
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