Women to Watch: Hannah Brummer, Alpha Media Chicago
(By Charese Fruge') Hannah Brummer hosts middays on Chicagoland’s Free Country at 98.3 and 102.3 and assists with programming for Star 105.5 and Star 96.7. She got her first gig in 2021 at a young age doing Afternoon Drive at 102.3 WXLC, Waukegan, IL.
Constructive Feedback On Critical Management
(By James Bahm) Feedback is great when given constructively. Criticism, by definition, is not constructive. How can something build up when its sole intention is to analyze and pick apart? When it comes to feedback, the essential element is intent.
Why Would I Hire A Consultant?
(By Chris Stonick) I was working with a radio group and we were killing recruitment. One market was making over $2,000,000 annually from the category! The managers loved it. The sellers loved it. I loved it. Then they replaced the head of the company.
WWL Adds New Orleans Pelicans With Saints Radio Coverage
Audacy has secured a new multi-year agreement to broadcast both the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans games on WWL (WWL-AM/FM). Having broadcast Saints games since 1995, WWL will now also serve as the official radio home for the Pelicans.
PQ Media: Radio Set for Uptick Against Global Spending Plateau
As radio seeks higher spending in the wake of a brutal 2023 for many major operators, global consumer spending on media content and technology is showing signs of a slowdown, with growth decelerating for the second consecutive year, per PQ Media.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: 9 Innings, 15 Promotions
(By Paige Nienaber) Baseball is great in terms of being a promotional venue for us because it’s (usually) outdoor and it’s a family-friendly sport. Just about everyone can afford to go to a ballgame. With that said, how’re you set for the season?
How Soon Is Too Soon To Get Personal On Air?
(Randy Lane) Two people meet at the mailbox for the first time. They start a conversation, but it's unlikely they'll delve into personal matters like "my spouse is sleeping with the yoga teacher!" Instead, they gravitate toward a third topic: the mail.
Employee Confidence – Build It!
(By Rick Fink) Some refer to it with positive words like self-assurance, tenacity, determination, and poise. Others use negative words like conceit, arrogance, and cockiness. Regardless of how you describe it, having confidence is a good thing.
Public Radio Sees Revenue Growth While TV Lags, Says CPB
With public media layoffs becoming a monthly occurrence and intensified scrutiny on the sector coming from Capitol Hill, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has released its first post-pandemic State of the System report, with surprising results for radio.
The Fan Secures Browns Broadcasts Through 2026 In Columbus
Tegna Columbus' 97.1 The Fan (WBNS) and the Cleveland Browns have announced a multi-year extension of their broadcast partnership through the 2026 NFL season. The Fan will continue to broadcast all Browns games along with a full line of Browns-centric shows.
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