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.
Radio Ink Brings You The Sights And Sessions Of SXSW
As the second week of the South By Southwest Conference and Festivals kicks off in Downtown Austin, TX, Radio Ink will take you into the magic of international audio, advertising, and music courtesy of our columnist and contributor Charese Fruge.
Lessons From The Pandemic
(By Mike McVay) Tomorrow is the fourth anniversary of the day the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I remember where I was as I am sure most do, too. In my case, I flew from Atlanta where I was working returning to my home state on March 13.
For Whom The Bell Tolls
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, major Canadian radio broadcast company Bell Media announced it was selling 45 of its 103 radio stations. A spokesperson said radio is "not a viable business anymore."
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