KUOW In Seattle Is The Latest Public Radio Outlet Hit By Layoffs
Seattle's KUOW is the latest public radio station forced to make layoffs in the wake of budget cuts. The 6% staff cut is the first time the station has laid off staff due to financial concerns, according to General Manager Caryn Mathes.
2024 Marconi Radio Awards Nominations Open Through May 31
The National Association of Broadcasters has opened the nomination period for the 2024 Marconi Radio Awards, which will run until May 31. The announcement of the winners will take place during the NAB Show New York at the Javits Center on October 9.
P&G and iHeart Unite For Fifth Annual Can’t Cancel Pride
iHeartMedia and P&G are again partnering on the fifth annual Can’t Cancel Pride event on June 12, celebrating the pivotal role of music and LGBTQ+ organizations in promoting equality. The event will serve as a major fundraiser for six key LGBTQ+ charities.
MBC Reveals 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nominees
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has released the list of nominees for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame. The selection includes 24 candidates determined by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with feedback from both the radio industry and listeners.
AM Radio Momentum Seems Unstoppable After Hefty DC Day
Tuesday was quite a day for AM radio on Capitol Hill as the band saw another bipartisan lift and steamrolled detractors in both houses of US Congress. Broadcasters, legislators, and organizations came together in a united front for the AM For Every Vehicle Act.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Maximalism Is More
(By Paige Nienaber) I always hated “Less Is More.” Radio is not about minimalism. It’s about maximalism. But less can sound like more. “How is that?!”, you ask incredulously. By using semantics.
5 Quick and Powerful Show Upgrades
(By Jeff McHugh) Even the best computer programs have occasional upgrades to fix a few bugs; the same goes for radio and podcast programs. Here are five small but significant upgrades to consider for your show:
Turning Problems into Solutions
(By Rick Fink) I learned a lesson a long time ago when I walked into my General Manager's office late one day and said, "I've got a problem!" He looked at me, smiled a bit, shook his head, and replied, "No you don't."
MIW Opens Applications For 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Speak Up Mentorship Program. This initiative, commemorating Laurie Kahn, is designed to foster the professional growth of women in small to medium radio markets.
WECO Raises $67k For East Tennessee Tornado Victims
Wartburg, Tennessee's WECO Radio held a radiothon on April 23 to support their neighbors in Sunbright, which was severely impacted by an EF-1 tornado on April 2. With a population of just 519, the community's damages did not receive any FEMA aid.
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