Cutchall’s Zelus Media Takes Over Three Phoenix Radio Stations
Desert Valley Media Group has finalized the sale of several Phoenix area radio stations to the Houston-based Zelus Media. While the sale awaits FCC approval, Zelus Media will take control of the stations under a Local Marketing Agreement on September 1.
Would You Show Up With A Pitcher Of Tea?
(By Pat Bryson) I continually think, "How can we translate this example of great service into how we serve our clients?" In every example, there is one common denominator: Find out what problem a customer has and solve it. It's that simple - and that complex.
How to Steer Your Sales Manager to Boost Your Career
(By Loyd Ford) If you're a seller, you probably think your sales manager sets the agenda and has the final word. But what if you turned things around and controlled your own narrative with him or her to get more of their focus on your own success?
Supercharging Your Local Contesting With Data
(Steve Allan) I always look forward to each Wednesday's Radio Ink headlines. Paige Nienaber’s weekly dumpage is not only snarkily funny, but it contains some great ideas for local promotions. I will also offer a way to possibly make your contesting more meaningful.
Erik Zachary Helps Q-Up the Classroom In Clarksville
Saga Communications' 5 Star Media Group in Clarksville, TN, had huge success with its first-ever Q-Up the Classroom radiothon with help from some special guests. The event, hosted on Q108, raised $26,690, featuring a visit from XYZ with Erik Zachary.
San Francisco’s KOSF Rebrands to Classic Hits 103.7
iHeartMedia San Francisco has rebranded 80s+ 103.7 (KOSF) to Classic Hits 103.7, The Bay’s Greatest Hits of the ’70s, '80s and ’90s. The station's programming will shift to showcase a diverse mix of classic pop music covering those three decades.
Cumulus Media Mitigates Tough Ad Climate With Digital In Q2
If the first major Q2 2024 earnings call for radio forecasts anything, there will again be plenty of digital talk for the next few weeks. While posting a mild decline in revenue, Cumulus Media saw a decent rise in total digital, led by explosive digital marketing growth.
Senate Democrats Stand Up For FCC’s Political Ad AI Disclosure
An effort by Republicans to stop the FCC from mandating disclosures of artificial intelligence usage in political ads has faltered, as tensions rise about the upcoming election and who can regulate the operation of generative AI technology in political ads.
Sweeping Conservative Endorsement Urges House To Protect AM
A Conservative think tank is the latest organization to voice its support for the bipartisan AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act. The American Principles Project, led by Terry Schilling, sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson voicing unanimous support for AM.
Blast From The Past: Jim Miller; WTIF-AM, 1966
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jim Miller at WTIF-AM in Tifton, GA in 1966. Send your Blast From The Past to our Online Editor Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
