Jim Graci Exits Cox Media Group’s WOKV
He came to Cox Media Group's News/Talk WOKV-FM and Sports WOKV-AM "ESPN 690" in Jacksonville in April 2022. Now, Jim Graci is winding down a storied career, as he is officially retiring from Radio after five decades.
Be A CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer)
(By Loyd Ford) Salespeople burn out. You can’t be surprised. There is so much pressure to reach the goal, exceed the goal, set new goals, overcome challenges, and follow all the rules and red tape that come along with the modern radio business.
After Two Years, Mega Philadelphia Emerges From Bankruptcy
Mega Philadelphia LLC CEO Michael Sciore announced the Hispanic-focused broadcaster has officially exited its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The company fulfilled all creditor payments around Mega 105.7 (WEMG-AM) and its two FM translators.
Blast From The Past: Tom Kent; WLS, 1980
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features Tom Kent at WLS-AM in Chicago on St. Patrick's Day 1980. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
St. Louis’ KFNS Cuts Local Programming During Buyer Search
St. Louis' longest-running all-sports radio station, KFNS-AM, is cutting all local programming starting July 1. The station will now only carry network content from Fox Sports Radio while station owner Dave Zobrist tries to find a buyer for the AM.
Katz: Radio Almost Three Times More Trusted Than Social Media
As Americans seek out the most accurate news in an era of increasing disinformation and malinformation, new research is revealing traditional radio is considered the most trustworthy mass medium - to the tune of almost three times the trust of social media.
‘B-Dub’ Takes A Long Ride To Raise Funds For Military Families
Syndicated radio talent Bryan “B-Dub” Washington wrapped up his second annual Longest Ride fundraiser, raising more than $16,500 for the Fisher House Foundation. Fisher House provides free housing for military families during hospital stays.
AM Radio Bill Delayed Due To GOP Privacy Act Crossfire
Eleven months to the day the AM For Every Vehicle Act was sent to the Senate floor by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the US House version of the Act was expected to also become eligible for a vote, but another bill has blocked the way.
Benchmarks Provide Playbook To Help AM/FM Ads Best Succeed
The latest AM/FM advertising benchmarks from Audacy reveal the powerful impact of radio marketing across key industries. The comprehensive analysis provides a playbook revealing what day an ad should run, how long it should be, and how much lift a brand can see.
Generatively Speaking: How Radio’s Most Powerful Tackle AI
Artificial intelligence is a topic few in radio are truly comfortable discussing. While having some undeniably good uses for stations, generative AI is also perceived as an existential threat. So what are the industry's elite doing to ensure a better future for all through AI?
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
