MARC Media Brings ‘The Beach’ To Central Florida
MARC Media Group Gainesville has flipped WXJZ to The Beach 100.9. The station is designed to carry the laid-back, sunny essence of Florida's coastline in the center of the state. The signal had previously been Classic Hits 100.9 since 2017.
NPR Calls On FCC To Also Incentivize Localism For Public Radio
National Public Radio is seeking more from the FCC in support of increasing local content from public radio stations. NPR is speaking out in response to a recent NPRM aimed at encouraging broadcasters to offer more locally originated programming.
Audacy Signals Strong Start to 2024 As Chapter 11 Nears End
Following court approval of its pre-packaged Plan of Reorganization, Audacy is sharing a look into its financial status, including an upturn to kick off the new year. The broadcaster had been tight-lipped about recent performance, foregoing earnings calls since Q1.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Dad’s Day Dumpage
(By Paige Nienaber) Dan Aykroyd had a great line about being civil and treating his fans with respect. He said, “My job is to put butts in seats." A big part of that is creating fans. You don’t create a fan by spamming them on social media.
The Ten-Minute Rule
(By Randy Lane) Research studies reveal people get bored during meetings and presentations within ten minutes. A recent Finnish study of 380 virtual work meetings found viewers feeling drowsy after just ten minutes.
Who’s On Your Board of Directors?
(By Rick Fink) Many businesses have a Board of Directors. Their responsibility is not to run the company but to simply advise it. To tap into the minds of others to continually help you find a better way, we recommend establishing your own informal "Board of Directors.”
NAB Aims To Recruit Young Broadcasters With ‘You Belong Here’
The National Association of Broadcasters is the latest broadcasting organization looking to invigorate radio with diverse and dynamic young talent. The "You Belong Here" campaign has been deployed in collaboration with the NAB Leadership Foundation.
Radio One Combines National Power To Raise $1.5m For St. Jude
Urban One's combined power of Radio One and Reach Media successfully raised more than $1.5 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year's event marks the 17th year of Urban One's St. Jude partnership, cumulatively raising $22 million.
Majority of US House Opposes New Radio Royalties
As Congress pushes toward the finish line on the AM For Every Vehicle Act, legislators are showing increased support for radio’s financial protection as well. The Local Radio Freedom Act has gained a simple majority of support within the US House of Representatives.
In The Connected Car, Radio Remains The Favored Audio Source
As traditional radio works on securing its position in the dashboard, new data shows audio remains a cornerstone of the in-car experience, outpacing other digital amenities in modern vehicles. Audacy has unveiled findings from four surveys focusing on user engagement.
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
American Women in Media
The Most Influential Women in Radio
Is HR Ghosting Holding Radio Back?
Beasley Celebrates 65
