Give Your Coaching Some COIN
(By Jeff McHugh) I made things awkward once trying to say something nice to James Bond actor Daniel Craig at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. It was many years ago, but my friends still crack up at the story.
Steve Wall Adds New Acreage To Talent Farm
Talent Farm, guided by Senior Programmer Steve Wall, has announced the significant expansion of its portfolio, transitioning from a focus on voiceover and voice tracking to becoming a full-service provider for radio stations across the US and Canada.
Cumulus Brings AI To Nashville Radio With Super Hi-Fi and Xperi
Cumulus Media, Xperi, and Super Hi-Fi have joined forces to introduce two innovative digital radio channels in Nashville. These stations not only aim to provide a localized listening experience but also serve as a testbed for new radio programs and services.
Jeff Charney Aims To Democratize Madison Ave With MKHSTRY AI
In his electric address at Radio Ink's Forecast 2024, famed marketer and MKHSTRY founder Jeff Charney hinted at an upcoming artificial intelligence offering from the collective. Today, the man behind the Aflac Duck and Progressive's Flo revealed the ace up his sleeve.
Cumulus Sets Its Sights On 2024 Gain After 2023 Earnings Loss
In 2022, Cumulus Media posted a final net income of $16.2 million. In 2023, that figure plummeted to a net loss of $117.9 million - not the news the broadcaster wanted to share with the looming threat of a hostile takeover from billionaire Manoj Bhargava.
Cash For St. Jude Blooms At An Illinois Cumulus Cluster
Cumulus Media's Bloomington, IL cluster has added another six-figure sum for the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 101.5 WBNQ, B104 (WBWN), and WJBC, with the help of their listeners, raised $103,739 on February 8 and 9.
Embracing Digital: A Radio Roundtable
(By Mike McVay) The ever-present inferiority complex that radio suffers from allows the companies that have digital delivery to play on the perception that they’re dominant. There is a true superiority over radio that the DSPs have regarding quality.
Ask Anyone On The ‘Street’ Team: Mental Health Matters
(By John Shomby) A few weeks back, Elmo from Sesame Street did something simple that unexpectedly created a heartfelt dialogue around the world. You probably saw his post on “X”: “Elmo is just checking in. How is everybody doing?”
From Beyoncé to AI: What’s In Store at CRS?
(By Buzz Knight) Hopefully, I'll see you in Nashville over the next few days at CRS 2024. Each year there are things I know I'll observe, but this year there are numerous topics I'm hoping will shape the conversations in and out of sessions.
Progressive’s Power Play Continued In February’s Last Full Week
The latest data from Media Monitors for the week of February 19-25 again shows Progressive Insurance as the week's top dog in the realm of national radio advertisers, with a steady play count of 61,317. The list also teases a coming hiring boom.
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