Recruitment Is No Longer The Biggest Challenge In Radio Sales
While salesforce recruitment is one of the most discussed challenges in radio, the situation appears to have dramatically improved in the last year - even with economic turbulence. However, this has led to a new top difficulty, according to The Center for Sales Strategy.
Katz: Black Listeners Have Powerful Connection To Radio
As Black History Month begins, Katz Media Group has released data from its 2023 Radio Station Engagement Study revealing the power of radio's Black listeners. The study shows a deeply invested audience that finds joy and community connection through AM/FM.
Who Cares? Mastering Content Creation in 2024
(By Scott Masteller) Ask yourself this question when listening to spoken word programming: how much of the presentation is truly compelling, and how long do you have to wait for the impactful content that will keep the audience engaged?
Blast from the Past: Jo Maeder, Y-100
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Jo Maeder at Miami's Y-100 in the late 1970s. Send your Blast From The Past to Editor-in-Chief Cameron Coats for your chance to be featured.
FCC Gives Next Steps For 1,336 Low Power FM Applications
Would-be Low Power FM operators made the most of the FCC's first LPFM filing window in a decade, with more than 1,300 applications submitted in December. Now the Media Bureau has released a Public Notice detailing its process for handling the applications.
Neuhoff Media To End Radio Ownership, Divests First Two Markets
After almost 70 years of operation, Neuhoff Media will divest its entire radio division, starting with the impending sale of its eight Decatur and Danville, IL signals. Champaign Multimedia Group has agreed to purchase the clusters and their digital news platforms.
NAB Unveils AI Certification Program For Broadcasters
As the use of artificial intelligence becomes one of the most provocative topics in broadcasting, the NAB is partnering with Future Media Concepts on an AI certification program. The course, both online and at NAB Show 2024, will have a radio-centered track.
SiriusXM Beats Wall Street Expectations To Start Significant 2024
As SiriusXM begins a full-force push to attract younger listeners to its streaming offerings, the company ended 2023 with a slight dip in subscribers. However, the broadcaster's Q4 and full-year earnings proved enough to beat market expectations.
2024 Radio Hall of Fame Nomination Window Opens
The Museum of Broadcast Communications has officially opened the nomination process for the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame. Running until March 31, the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee is welcoming suggestions for potential inductees.
AI Meets Nashville: Country’s Top PDs Sound Off On AI
With all the artificial intelligence talk, how do successful programmers use - or avoid - AI in their day-to-day duties? We asked this year's Best Country PD honorees: are you using AI in your work as a PD? If so, how is that working?
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
