Canadian Radio Owners Seek Government Help As Turmoil Rolls
Canada's second-largest radio group, is uniting with independent broadcasters to urge the government to safeguard the country's local radio sector. This comes after the country's largest station owner declared radio is, "Not a viable business anymore."
If Tomorrow Never Comes
(By Pat Bryson) "Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." Wise words for salespeople or anyone wanting to make a difference in their lives. How we spend our "billable hours" determines our paychecks and much of our lives.
Don’t Be Scared To Sell To The Big Kids
(By Loyd Ford) Believe it or not, there are a lot of “belief problems” in sales departments. If you believe what you see on social media (you shouldn't), you can become even more confused about what you should be afraid of.
Calculate Your Empathy Index Score In Sales
(By Rick Fink) Most coaching and sales training programs highlight the importance of empathy in establishing solid customer relationships, but as management guru Peter Drucker says, "You can't manage what you can't measure.” So how do you measure it?
Sports Media Locks In For 2024’s AWM Breakfast In Las Vegas
The Alliance for Women in Media will again host its annual NAB Show breakfast on April 15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. This year's panel discussion promises a thoughtful exploration of the evolving landscape of sports media in radio and beyond.
JVC’s Florida Man Radio Network Brings Wild Times To Ocala
JVC Broadcasting has broadened the reach of Florida Man Radio with the launch of two new FM signals. This expansion will see the network broadcast across Orlando on 103.1 FM, alongside the newly established 101.1 FM and 102.3 HD3 in Ocala.
What Does The Future Hold For Air Talent? Ask AI Ashley
In June 2023, Alpha Media's Live 95.5 (KBFF) in Portland, OR, made broadcasting history by creating an AI version of their human midday host, Ashley Elzinga. She was on hand at CRS 2024 to discuss artificial intelligence's relationship to air talent with a full panel.
New York Mets Spanish Radio Broadcasts Shift Stations
Audacy has expanded its sports broadcasting offerings to include Spanish-language broadcasts of New York Mets baseball games starting with the 2024 season. Fans can now listen to every game through the Audacy app, website, and locally on WINS-HD2.
Audacy Trades Buzz For Bella In Portland
Audacy Portland's KRSK has a new identity: Bella 105. The Hot AC station transitioned from its former identity, 105.1 The Buzz, on March 1. No talent announcements have been made at this time, with programming bulletins coming at a later date.
AI Stands For ‘Alternative Income’ As iHeart Posts 2023 Financials
The United States' largest broadcast radio company was not immune from the battering economic headwinds the industry faced in 2023, with iHeartMedia posting a $1.1 billion net loss for the year. The good news? Q4 outpaced expectations with some AI assistance.
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