A Surprise in my Mailbox
(By Pat Bryson) And, yes, it was a NICE surprise. I had just returned from a long and shall we say, "interesting" week on the road. I collected my mail from my P.O. Box and found a small, brown envelope in it. The return address was Kentucky.
Radio: The Great Media Multiplier
(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Often we tend to think of radio as a stand-alone medium. While it can work effectively this way, it can become a powerful multiplier when used in combination with other media. Let me give you some examples:
It Had Better Be You
(By Loyd Ford) We work in a “ready, FIRE, aim” business where sellers must know their products and services inside and out to remain agile - but consider that only talking about your product to a prospect can absolutely kill a sale.
Indianapolis Morning Host Speaks Out After Home Shooting
Cumulus Media Indianapolis' WFMS talent Matt Malone opened up on air after his home was riddled with bullets last Tuesday night while he slept. The Indy's Morning Show with Deb, Kevin and Matt co-host believes he was not the intended target.
New RAB Certification Teaches Content Creators To Monetize
The Radio Advertising Bureau has introduced a new certification program designed specifically for radio's content creators. The CRMC Content Creators course extends from the foundational principles of RAB’s established Radio Marketing Consulting course.
AM Radio, Gen Z, Talent, and Apps Find Wins In Techsurvey 2024
Jacobs Media's Techsurvey 2024 results were released on Thursday, offering a look into the state of the radio industry with radio's most fervent listeners. This year looked, "Pretty, pretty good," according to Fred Jacobs, with AM/FM making strides in digital evolution.
The Day I Tore Up My Employee Non-Competes
(By Dick Taylor) The Federal Trade Commission just voted in a new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements on their employees. Should radio owner/operators be afraid? No, and let me tell you why:
TelevisaUnivision Presses Hispanic Voter Power In Q1 Earnings
TelevisaUnivision CEO Wade Davis took the opportunity to highlight the power Hispanic media will have during the upcoming Presidential election during the company's Q1 2024 earnings call. The Spanish-language broadcaster operates 35 radio stations in the US.
Doug Stephan’s ‘Good Day’ To Say Goodbye To Weekdays
After 36 years as a daily fixture, the long-standing morning show Good Day Show with Doug Stephan & Jai Kershner will air its final episode on May 3. However, the show isn't going away entirely - it's concluding its weekday schedule with a new offering en route.
Chicago’s WLS Celebrates 100 Years In The Windy City
Cumulus Media Chicago's WLS-AM 890 marked its 100th anniversary this month. Launched on April 12, 1924, as "The Sears-Roebuck Station," WLS-AM has transitioned from a farming station to a rock ‘n’ roll hub in the '60s and '70s, and now to news/talk.
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