Blast From The Past: C.J. Jones and Ronald “Buzz” Bowman, 1980
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past features C.J. Jones and Ronald "Buzz" Bowman at WCSC-AM in Charleston, SC. Send your Blast From The Past to our Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
How Do Radio’s Top Leaders Recruit Tomorrow’s Top Leaders?
With media creation and distribution rapidly evolving, particularly among Gen Z who are deeply immersed in digital platforms, how can radio recruit a demographic known for their digital nativity in a new world of increasingly democratized broadcasting?
Women to Watch: Julie Slater, The SoCal Sound
(By Charese Fruge') Julie Slater is the new Music Director at 88.5 The SoCal Sound in LA where she’s been the Midday Host since March 2022. Before that, she hosted Afternoons at 100.3 the Sound in LA for 8+ years.
2024 Radio Mercury Awards Add Two More Weeks For Entries
The Radio Mercury Awards, honoring radio and audio creativity in advertising, has extended its Call for Entry for the 2024 competition. Originally set for April 8, the new deadline for submissions is set for Monday, April 22, with finalists to be revealed in May.
Asheville Gets New Digital News Outlet As Saga Broadens Scope
Saga Communications' Asheville Media Group has introduced a local news platform dedicated to connecting the Western North Carolina community as part of the broadcaster's focus on digital growth. 828newsNOW.com will be free to access.
Chicago Public Media Taking Vocalo 91.1 Off Air As Budget Sinks
After 17 years, Vocalo 91.1 (WBEW) will come off the FM dial as Chicago Public Media becomes the latest public radio group to face layoffs amid financial difficulty. Starting May 1, the cuts affect 14 positions across WBEZ’s Content Development Unit.
As Bhargava Plots Possible Cumulus Coup, Sports Illustrated Sues
As billionaire energy drink mogul Manoj Bhargava poses the threat of a hostile takeover to Cumulus Media, Sports Illustrated owner Authentic Brands Group has filed a lawsuit against Bhargava and his Arena Group, alleging failure to fulfill financial obligations.
Nielsen Market Rankings Sees Top 10 Shift, More Top 50 Swaps
Nielsen has updated its market rankings as the Spring ratings period gets underway, showcasing a shift within the top ten. Dallas-Ft. Worth has ascended to the fourth spot, pushing San Francisco down to fifth. Other PPM shakeups have been noted within.
In Southern Illinois, Another Z100 Picks Up $600k For St. Jude
Max Media's New Country Z100 (WOOZ) in Marion/Carbondale, IL, recently celebrated its 30th Annual St. Jude Radiothon, achieving a record-breaking fundraising milestone by collecting $688,432.45, the station's highest amount raised to date.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Recruiting Your Intern Army
(By Paige Nienaber) When Rachel Geddes was the Promotion Director at WIOG in Saginaw, she ran one of the best intern programs in Radio. She didn’t just send emails or fliers to colleges, she went out and actively recruited starting in February.
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