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The last pure-play radio broadcasting company in the U.S. to be publicly traded has chimed in with its second quarter results. And, like its peers, slightly lower net revenue, coupled with slightly higher station operating expenses, led to a profit decline during the period for Saga Communications.

It was another challenging month for the nation's leading audio content creation and distribution company, as iHeartMedia saw revenue growth during the second quarter of 2024 offset by an increase in operating expenses. This resulted in a wider net loss.

The FCC has unanimously approved a new EAS code aimed at improving the safety of missing and endangered persons, particularly American Indians and Alaska Natives. This new code aims to cover many at-risk individuals not included in AMBER Alerts.

To manage on-air talent today is to also stare down the gathering storm that is generative AI. As Radio Ink readies to recognize the Best Program Directors in America, we got some frank answers from this year’s honorees on how they feel about the emerging technology.

(By Charese Frugé) Linley Grande is Vice President/Political Strategies Manager of Gen Media Partners through Radio/Digital/OTT/DOOH sales. She works with and advises some of the largest advertising agencies and major political consultancy shops in the US.

(Chris Stonick) I have one seller I work with who I have nicknamed... ANNUALMAN! Now Marvel may never pick up on this, but this seller is a superhero! He sells more annuals than anyone that I work with. And how?

The term “working lunch” was first coined in 1954 by the Lowell Sun and has been making eyes roll ever since. That’s why the Radio Masters Sales Summit is out to do what was once thought impossible — to make a “working lunch” you’ll actually enjoy.

Townsquare Media CEO Bill Wilson opened the "digital-first" company's Q2 2024 earnings call by touting numerous areas of, "Sequential improvement from Q1," even in the face of a net loss of $48.9 million - which can largely be attributed to a singular caveat.

(By Paige Nienaber) When interviewing people for a Promotion Director job, I always ask, “So what promotion, event, or contest have you always wanted to do?” I think you find that a lot of talented people have dreams or bucket lists.

(By Randy Lane) Setting my daily intentions, a brief yoga session, and meditation are habits that kickstart my day. Our habits largely determine who we are and who we become. To be more creative and innovative, practice daily habits that feed your creativity.