Edison: Sports Audio Scores Big With Gen Z and Millennials
As radio continues to be one of the most popular platforms for sports consumption, brands, athletes, and teams have opportunities to connect with Gen Z and Millennial fans on a deeper level by reaching out through audio.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Promotional Positions
(By Paige Nienaber) On game days, the Minneapolis newspaper will do a matchup comparison between the Vikings and whoever they're playing that week in Passing, Running, Defense, Special Teams, etc. to see who will own elements of the game.
Failing Forward: The Power of Autonomy
(By Randy Lane) One of our morning show clients recently added two young and relatively inexperienced cohosts to a seasoned host’s show. Instead of restricting their talk time, we advised the host to give them enough space to contribute - even to failure.
It’s Time For You To Give Up
(By Rick Fink) There are lots of little things that managers and sellers can do to improve their sales. One of the most overlooked things we do to improve sales is also one of the easiest things we can do... yet it’s one of the hardest things for sellers to do.
NAB Show 2025 Opens Call for Conference Panels and Speakers
After opening the window for BEIT submissions, NAB Show 2025 is now accepting proposals for conference sessions, panels, and more for the full conference. Broadcast professionals are invited to submit abstracts by the extended deadline of December 20.
Old Dominion to Headline Acoustic Alley at CRS 2025
Old Dominion, the seven-time ACM and six-time CMA Vocal Group of the Year, will headline Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley at CRS 2025 on February 20. The event will also again feature the presentation of Radio Ink's Top Program Directors in Country Music.
Urban One Names Audio Division Co-Presidents to Succeed Kantor
Urban One has announced Eddie Harrell, Jr. and Deon Levingston as the successors to Radio One and Reach Media CEO David Kantor, starting January 5, 2025. Harrell and Levingston will step into roles as co-presidents of Urban One’s Audio Division.
Poynter Institute Selects Public Radio Stations For Digital Training
The Poynter Institute has selected 34 public radio stations to participate in the next phase of its Digital Transformation Program. The DTP is designed to support public media leaders and staff in enhancing their digital operations to better serve local audiences.
Cumulus Media Renews TuneIn Deal, With Digital Ad Addendum
Cumulus Media and TuneIn have renewed and expanded their content partnership, keeping the broadcaster's sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming on the audio streaming platform. TuneIn has hosted Cumulus's 400+ stations since 2018.
One Week Out, Democrats Put Seven-Figures Into Radio Ads
The Democratic National Committee has launched a seven-figure “I Will Vote” ad campaign targeting Black voters through nearly 50 Black radio stations. The campaign enlists pop culture heavy-hitters like John Legend, Stevie Wonder, and Kerry Washington.
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