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.
Carr’s FCC To ‘Take A Very Hard Look’ At Audacy’s Soros Plan
What was thought to be a done deal as far as Audacy's post-bankruptcy restructuring might be far from over as soon-to-be FCC Chairman Brendan Carr might potentially seek to overturn a previous Commission vote due to ownership ties around George Soros.
Giving Tuesday 2024: Library of American Broadcasting Foundation
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 shine a light on the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation.
Black Friday & Beyond: Radio ROI Is Key to Holiday Retail Success
As Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, Cumulus Media Chief Insights Officer Pierre Bouvard is exploring how traditional radio remains a vital advertising platform for driving both in-store and online traffic.
Sacramento’s CapRadio Makes Progress in Debt Reduction
After severe financial mismanagement was revealed by a 2023 audit of Sacramento's Capital Public Radio, the public radio operator is making strides to get back on track, cutting its overall debt by $2 million since July.
Being Thankful
(By Mike McVay) It’s tough to be thankful for much of anything when so many of our friends, associates, and current and former co-workers have lost their jobs just ahead of the holidays. We’ve not seen a job contraction as widespread as this since 2008.
React or Respond? Radio’s Future Depends On The Answer
(By John Shomby)When is it right to respond? When is it right to react? There are times when one works better than the other. One is short-range and the other long-range. We should react in time-sensitive situations and respond when we are looking into the future.
Gratitude Leadership: Lessons From The Kitchen
(By Buzz Knight) Someone has to make the cake. It doesn’t just magically appear as a finished product out of nowhere. The “front of house” gets more attention than the “back of house,” and some leaders often forget about the contributions of their entire team.
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