New Year’s Resolutions For Radio
(By Mike McVay) Out with the old and in with the new. We found 2023 to be a mixed bag of a year. How will radio be sold in the near future? Is AI the angel on one shoulder or the devil on another?
Don’t Forget The Fundamentals
(By John Shomby) “Winners don’t just know the fundamentals, they master them.” These words spoken by Michael Jordan 30-some years ago still ring true today. Without the basics, you are lost.
Would Your Leadership Survive CES?
(By Buzz Knight) As we count down the days before I and 150,000 of my closest friends descend on Las Vegas for CES 2024, it’s important to reflect on the importance of curiosity when thinking about how great leadership is shaped
PRPD Association Starts New Era With New Name
The Public Radio Program Directors Association has officially rebranded as the Public Media Content Collective, marking a new era for the organization. This change, January 1, follows a strategic plan adopted in 2022, which included a re-evaluation of the group's identity.
New Year, New Formats As Stations Flip Across America
As of January 1, the Christmas music is out and new formats are popping up. A trio of stations from northern NY all the way out to Idaho are among those making changes, playlist adjustments, and rebranding efforts to start the new year.
Houston’s Mix 96.5 Helps Santa Take Flight For Children’s Center
Audacy Houston's Mix 96.5 (KHMX) and Sarah Pepper & Jessie Watt Mornings hosted a special Christmas event, the Southwest Santa Express, benefiting children from DePelchin Children’s Center. The unique celebration collected $32,000 in donations.
Salem Media To Voluntarily Delist From Nasdaq
Salem Media Group announced its decision to voluntarily withdraw its Class A Common Stock from the Nasdaq Global Market. The company plans to initiate the delisting process by filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission by January 8, 2024.
Hollywood Studios Are Beginning To See Radio’s Advertising Light
As Hollywood seeks a bump to get over the profit pitfall posed by the year's strikes and the hurdle presented by streaming services, veteran movie marketer Robert Marich is making a compelling case for a larger share of cinematic advertising budgets to go to radio.
Byrne: AI To Play A Heavy Role In iHeart’s 2024 Podcast Plan
In November, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman called podcasts the company's "growth engine." As radio crosses the threshold to 2024, iHeart's Digital Audio Group CEO Conal Byrne is previewing their digital audio plans for the year - and they hinge on AI.
How Radio’s Digital Sales Leaders Fight The Self-Service Stigma
How do radio’s top digital sales professionals communicate the value of personal service to prospects who are used to self-service digital aid platforms? Radio Ink asked the pioneers of the industry’s newest frontier why “human” still matters.
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