‘Radio Guy’ Turns Radio Consultant: John Fix Shares Strategy
John Fix, best known as Procter & Gamble's "radio guy" from his eight years as a media analyst for the company, has now started his next chapter. Entering the consultancy world, Fix hopes to help radio from the other side and has shared his 5-Question Framework.
GBH Staff Angry As High Executive Pay Persists Despite Layoffs
Boston public radio operator GBH laid off 31 staff members in May, citing a challenging financial landscape characterized by stagnant revenue and rising operational costs. Now GBH employees are questioning executive compensation, which remains unchanged.
Charlottesville Radio Group Raises $82K for UVA Health Children’s
Saga Communications' Charlottesville Radio Group held its first Cares for Kids Radiothon since the COVID pandemic, bringing in $82,091 for UVA Health Children's. The radiothon aired on Saga's five stations, including Newsradio WINA-AM and C-Ville Country 92.7.
Summer Spend Remains High From Radio’s Top Tier Advertisers
As brands shift more firmly into summer strategy, the national radio advertising landscape is seeing a more diverse lineup of heavy participants. From June 3 to 9, insurance, cell carriers, home improvement, quick-service restaurants, and retail made top-five showings.
NAB: FCC’s ‘Asymmetric Burdens’ May Suffocate Free Radio
While the NAB's call for increased deregulation across radio is nothing new, it did get a substantial update in a new filing with the FCC. The 55-page document lays out how outdated regulatory framework stifles broadcasters' competitiveness against Big Tech.
New Hampshire Public Radio Suffers Cybersecurity Data Breach
New Hampshire Public Radio is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to assess a recent data breach. NHPR CFO Travis Boucher shared that the breach appears to have had a minimal effect on the group's internal systems.
Urban One Posts Reduced Profit For 2023, On Track To Rebound
Urban One posted its complete 2023 financials along with its Q1 2024 earnings on June 7, just under the compliance deadline set by the Nasdaq stock exchange. The long-awaited results showed promise for 2024 after a year of reduced performance.
Audacy Settles Claims Of Unpaid HQ Taxes For $1.4M
Audacy has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with a Pennsylvania township, resolving a longstanding dispute over claims of unpaid local and business taxes. The news was revealed in a June 7 court filing as part of Audacy's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Alarcón Boasts Confidence For 2024 In SBS Q1 Earnings
Spanish Broadcasting System reported a decrease in net revenue for the first quarter of 2024, with total revenue dropping from $34.5 million in 2023 to $32.3 million. Despite this reduction, the company saw noteworthy improvements in net loss year-over-year.
The 15 Biggest Mistakes Unsuccessful Salespeople Make
(By Pat Bryson) I occasionally clean off my desk and rearrange the piles of information that have accumulated. I did so recently, and I came across some pearls of wisdom that originally were sent to me by a client.
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