FTC Yanks ‘Deceptive’ Tax Prep Ads From Radio and Streaming
In what should be a warning to both advertisers and broadcasters, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a cease-and-desist order against Intuit, the company behind TurboTax, for deceptive advertising practices related to its tax-filing software.
Bob Bittner’s Boston-Area AM Goes With Garabedian In Sale
According to sale documents filed with the FCC, WJIB-AM in Cambridge, MA, best known as Bob Bittner's "Memories Station," has a new owner. John Garabedian's RCRQ Inc. purchased the Boston-area signal and its translator for a six-figure sum.
NAB To Give Product Of The Year Awards A Main Stage Debut
For the first time, the NAB Show is set to host a live ceremony for its Product of the Year Awards. The sixth-annual installment will honor groundbreaking products and technologies in radio, broadcasting, media, and entertainment across 15 categories
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Promotions By Numbers
(By Paige Nienaber) When I got to San Francisco and the future Wild 107, we didn’t have two pennies to rub together. But through the indy and creatively working Sales promotions, we were able to get a lot of trips.
First Impressions and the Art of Disclosure
(By Chris Stonick) Talking with a prospective client for the first time can be exciting and fear-inducing at the same time. This fear causes many reps to talk about all the good things and sweep other issues under the rug.
What Tennis Taught Bill Gates
(By Randy Lane) When I was a young DJ at KUPD Phoenix, I set up a song with what I thought was a clever intro. Suddenly, the PD burst into the control room and sharply said, “Don’t ever say anything stupid again on the air!” I was speechless; mortified.
AWMF Again Widens Entry Window For 2024 Gracie Awards
The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has further extended the call for entries for the 49th Annual Gracie Awards. Co-chairing the 2024 Gracies are The Weiss Agency EVP Heather Cohen, Hallmark Media CCO Annie Howell, and McVay Media President Mike McVay.
Jacobs Media To Give Free Radio-Centric Recap of CES 2024
CES was finally back in force for 2024, rebounding from the pandemic years, with plenty of technological opportunity for radio. Now Jacobs Media is set to continue its tradition of sharing CES insights through its upcoming free live webinar, CES 2024: The Year of AI.
Lisa Fields To Succeed Laurie Kahn At Media Staffing Network
Media Staffing Network has announced Lisa Fields as the company's new owner. Fields steps into the role left by the late Laurie Kahn, who personally chose Fields to be her successor. Kahn passed away in 2022 after a battle with cancer.
Central Ohio Radio Operator Gets Into Scrap Over Call Letters
With days to go until Columbus, OH Alternative CD 92.9 exits the airwaves, the current operator has ensured the station's owner won't be able to pick up where he leaves off. It all hinges around a cease-and-desist over the station's call letters: WWCD.
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