Have You Pitched A Trucking Company Lately?
(By Chris Stonick) That is an outstanding idea! According to the American Trucking Association, currently, there are 90,000 open driver jobs in the country. By 2030. The shortage is projected to balloon to 160,000.
St. Petersburg Radio Station Gets Its First Studio In Ten Years
After a decade of operating without a permanent base, Florida's Radio St. Pete has finally established a physical studio. The nonprofit station has moved into a co-working center in downtown St. Petersburg, which will host the broadcast space for Sunshine 96.7.
The FCC Puts More East Coast Pirates In Its Sights
The Federal Communications Commission continues its aggressive enforcement actions against pirate broadcasters across the US. Their sweep of the eastern seaboard led to two new Notices of Illegal Pirate Radio Broadcasting in New Jersey and South Carolina.
Nielsen: Radio Is America’s Number One Mass Reach Medium
In 2023, Nielsen dropped the blockbuster news that AM/FM radio's total audience overtook television for the first time in history. Days short of the first anniversary of that study, Nielsen now reveals that three-percent advantage has soared as TV gets left behind.
In Vegas, Two Hispanic Stations Go With GeoBroadcast Boost
Activo Broadcasting LLC, the operator of Las Vegas' KADD and KXLI, has announced a partnership with GeoBroadcast Solutions to implement the company's MaxxCasting system, to give a substantial boost in broadcast coverage and signal quality for both stations.
BFoA’s Golden Mic Gala Honors Wertlieb and Norville
On Monday night, the Broadcasters Foundation of America celebrated with an evening of tributes and performances at New York's iconic Plaza Hotel during the Golden Mic Award gala.
Happy AI Anniversary
(By Mike McVay) CRS wrapped up this past Friday night. The trend of media conferences focusing on Artificial Intelligence continued with this one. After just one session last year, there were four different presentations and panel discussions on AI.
Country Radio and the ‘Queen Bey’
(By John Shomby) Over the past few weeks, country music and country radio have experienced a very interesting crossover phenomenon with the most unlikely of participants – Beyonce – having success with an actual country song.
Syncing The Heartbeat Of Country Music
(By Buzz Knight) Every year, amidst the vibrant backdrop of Nashville, a community gathers that serves as a beating heart of the country music industry, the Country Radio Seminar. At its core, CRS is a true testament to the power of community.
Nienaber and MannGroup Add Chicago and Tampa Affiliates
Syndication company MannGroup Radio and radio promotion expert Paige Nienaber have expanded their affiliate network with the addition of B96 in Chicago and WFLZ in Tampa. This collaboration focuses on innovative promotions to attract new advertisers.
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