Audacy Restructuring Hits Local Leadership In Nine Markets
On Tuesday, Audacy announced a sweeping round of managerial promotions and shifts affecting nine local markets. Moves include two Market Manager changes, one Sales VP role, and the expansion of duties for three Regional Presidents.
How To Report News In An Election Year
(By Mike McVay) The mid-term and full-term election years are always high profile and create big interest. How you guide and direct your anchors regarding writing the news is critical, varying greatly between News, Talk, and Music stations.
Hey, Mom! I’m On The Radio!
(By John Shomby) Radio has absorbed criticism and, at times, downright disdain for various reasons for the past several years. We have no one to blame but ourselves but there is one way to “adjust” the future perception.
Differentiate or Die
(By Buzz Knight) If you are in the business of creating content, you are competing in a sea of choices. I don’t care if you’re trying to get noticed with a blog, a podcast, or a radio show, you are up against gazillions of options for someone’s valuable time.
Broker Scott Savage Reignites His Radio Consultancy
Media executive Scott Savage is making his radio comeback with the return of Savage Media Group, LLC. Originally founded in 2006, SMG is set to offer brokerage and consultancy services to radio groups, stations, and networks.
CRTC Chair Vicky Eatrides To Address Radiodays North America
Radiodays North America has announced that Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Chair Vicky Eatrides will keynote the second annual conference. The event, June 2-4, coincides with Canadian Music Week in Toronto.
Bay Area Radio Station Honored With World Radio Day Award
Northern California Public Broadcasting's KQED Public Radio has been named the recipient of the fifth annual World Radio Day Award by the Academy of Radio Arts & Sciences of America, recognizing KQED's significant contributions to broadcasting.
MAB Translates Young Broadcaster Outreach To Spanish, Arabic
Following the fast success of its "Be There" initiative, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters is now expanding the campaign to include on-air and social media spots in Spanish and Arabic. The campaign is designed to attract the next generation of radio talent.
Los Angeles AM Takes Stand On Climate Change Inequality
Los Angeles' KBLA-AM has unveiled a $2 million, year-long climate campaign focused on communities of color. KBLA owner Tavis Smiley said the initiative focuses on inequality in areas like air conditioning, shade trees, and energy-efficient appliances.
FCC Called Out In WSJ For Refusal To Change Ownership Limits
The Federal Communications Commission and Chair Jessica Rosenworcel came under fire in the Wall Street Journal on January 13 over the 2018 Quadrennial Review results. The piece marked a very public suggestion that a significant shift was needed in DC's approach.















