Los Angeles AM Brings Student Voices To News/Talk Airwaves
iHeartMedia Los Angeles' KFI-AM 640 has debuted a new Sunday program, STUDIO 640. Each week, investigative journalist Steve Gregory leads a roundtable of aspiring journalists from universities and colleges across Southern California.
Republicans Challenge Increasing FCC Regulation At Hearing
The Federal Communications Commission's party lines clashed with Congressional party lines on Tuesday morning, as all five FCC Commissioners met in a hearing with the House Energy & Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee.
72% Of Americans Struggle To Identify Trustworthy Media Content
As generative AI drastically reshapes the media landscape, its impact on content creation and dissemination, particularly when it comes to news, has become an area of extreme concern in the US according to a Reuters Institute study.
Could Radio’s Most Famous Seller Win A Radio Wayne?
There’s a chance Herb Tarlek had what it takes to win a Radio Wayne. Not for his fashion sense, of course, but he could have been a contender. He kept WKRP/Cincinnati afloat through bad book after bad book with a mix of nerve, creativity, and hard work.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: What A Rush
(By Paige Nienaber) Jo Jo Wright and I worked in Charlotte and ended up at KSOL in San Francisco. Jokingly, he reflected, “You’re really slacking. You were always creating promotions that had me hanging out with cute girls.” "Okay, what if you rushed a sorority?"
Authentic Connection Checklist
(By Jeff McHugh) The primary reason that Americans listen to radio (besides that it is free) is for air talent. Memorable personalities are significantly more important to radio listeners than music or contests. Why? Being memorable requires authenticity.
Salem Preps For 2024 Republican National Convention Coverage
Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel have revealed their live coverage plans from the 2024 Republican National Convention starting Monday, July 15 from Media Row in Milwaukee's Panther Arena, situated near the main venue at Fiserv Forum.
Jacobs Media AQ6 Survey to Assess AI Impact and Talent Trends
Jacobs Media has launched the sixth edition of its AQ6 survey, its annual national study focused on US commercial radio air talent. AQ6 will notably take a deep dive into the integration of artificial intelligence in radio operations on-air and behind the scenes.
Why Even Try?
(By Mike McVay) Listening to multiple radio stations on a recent drive during the Independence Day long holiday weekend, it hit me between the eyes how many were airing fill-in talent or substitute shows.
‘Your Baby Is Ugly’
(By John Shomby) I was hired to do a complete station analysis for one of the properties in a particular cluster by that station’s Program Director. As I was going through the results with this particular PD, I noticed that he was very uncomfortable.98i-====
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
