Embracing Digital: A Radio Roundtable
(By Mike McVay) The ever-present inferiority complex that radio suffers from allows the companies that have digital delivery to play on the perception that they’re dominant. There is a true superiority over radio that the DSPs have regarding quality.
Ask Anyone On The ‘Street’ Team: Mental Health Matters
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, Elmo from Sesame Street did something simple that unexpectedly created a heartfelt dialogue around the world. You probably saw his post on “X”: “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?”
From Beyoncé to AI: What’s In Store at CRS?
(By Buzz Knight) Hopefully, I'll see you in Nashville over the next few days at CRS 2024. Each year there are things I know I'll observe, but this year there are numerous topics I'm hoping will shape the conversations in and out of sessions.
Progressive’s Power Play Continued In February’s Last Full Week
The latest data from Media Monitors for the week of February 19-25 again shows Progressive Insurance as the week's top dog in the realm of national radio advertisers, with a steady play count of 61,317. The list also teases a coming hiring boom.
Live365 Deal Makes Stations Available On The Audacy App
Audacy and Live365 are partnering to bring the internet radio network to the Audacy streaming app. This deal will bring hundreds of additional stations spanning numerous genres to Audacy's platform.
Former FEMA Admin Gaynor: Where Cell Signals Fail, AM Is There
Former acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security Pete Gaynor is the latest official to speak out in favor of the AM For Every Vehicle Act, referencing growing nuclear danger overseas as well as recent domestic technological troubles.
FCC Reinstates Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Collection Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is reinstating Form 395-B, which gathers detailed race, ethnicity, and gender data within the broadcasting industry, after twenty years. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel again flexed her newfound partisan power in a 3-2 vote.
FCC Rocks Kansas Operators With $25k Fine For EEO Failings
As the Federal Communications Commission dials in on Equal Employment Opportunity issues for broadcasters, it has confirmed a $25,000 fine first suggested in October against Rocking M Media, LLC and Melia Communications, Inc.
DLC Media To Close, Sell Off Six Indiana and Illinois Stations
After the announcement that Neuhoff Media is exiting radio, another broadcast group in the Midwest is shutting down. Dave Crooks, the President of DLC Media, Inc., has decided to retire and is selling his six stations to two local Indiana and Illinois radio operators.
The Advance Agreement: Take Control of the Sales Process
(By Pat Bryson) We call one of the most powerful sales techniques you can employ the "Advance Agreement.” Although the Advance Agreement is not difficult to master, only a strong salesperson can put it into practice. There are no “wimps” allowed here.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
