NAB Launches ‘Martes de Acción’ to Boost Hispanic Voter Turnout
The NAB has debuted a new initiative from its Hispanic Media Get Out The Vote Coalition: Martes de Acción, or Tuesdays of Action. Every Tuesday leading up to Election Day, the coalition will amplify efforts across various media platforms including radio.
Public Broadcasters Push For FCC Edge Over Commercial Signals
Even as formal comments are closed on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking filed in January intended to incentivize stations to produce locally-oriented programming, public broadcasters are arguing with the FCC that their product is inherently local.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Nothing Beats Tangible
(By Paige Nienaber) We just marked the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a weather event that killed 1300 people and caused damage that it took a decade to repair. I look back at Katrina as possibly the last time that Radio was ever able to fully mobilize.
Why I’m Going To Cincinnati
(By Pat Bryson) In one week, top radio sellers and managers will gather in Cincinnati, Ohio to learn, exchange ideas, and mingle. I’ll be there participating on a panel to discuss topics near and dear to our hearts: sales, management, and recruitment.
How To Be Half-Assed
(By Jeff McHugh) Do you ever feel bad about doing something poorly? We want perfection immediately. We avoid taking a positive step because we are terrible at it, which assures us that we miss out on something good and never improve.
Radio’s 2024 Labor Day Outperforms 2023 As Ad Market Holds
As we head into the last month of Q3, radio's national advertising received a Labor Day push, but not led by the holiday's usual brands. While Home Improvement companies have led Memorial Day and July 4 ad surges, it's pharma that made the biggest move.
SBS Reduces Net Loss By More Than $8 Million in Q2
Raúl Alarcón is continuing to right the ship that is Spanish Broadcasting System, as revealed in the company's financial outcomes for the second quarter of 2024 with a notable increase in net revenue and a reduction in net losses.
Man Faces Prison After NHPR Journalists Targeted Over Exposé
A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for his involvement in vandalizing the homes of New Hampshire Public Radio journalists initiated in response to an NHPR report criticizing a prominent local businessman.
Come-Along Trips Present New Revenue Stream for Radio Stations
(Sponsored Content) John Mercure, Milwaukee’s 620 WTMJ Afternoon News host, turned his passion for travel into revenue. His often-waitlisted come-along tours generate nearly $1 million, while he travels the world for free. Discover how come-along trips are booming.
How I Spent My Summer Vacation
(By Mike McVay) This past summer was one that I absolutely enjoyed in both my work and personal life. Time with family made it good personally, while working with young Millennials and Gen Z content creators made it fantastic professionally.
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