Beasley and Good Karma Shake On New Jersey Sports Deal
The footprint of New York sports just expanded further into Garden State radio. Beasley Media Group has formed a multi-year partnership with Good Karma Brands and ESPN NY to broadcast live games of the Knicks and Rangers across several New Jersey stations.
Country Radio Falls Under More Gender Scrutiny For 2023 Charts
As more 2023 airplay data continues to be analyzed across the industry, country music's gender disparity is again being highlighted over which songs and artists ended up at number one (and which didn't) on Country radio throughout the year.
Women to Watch: Maria Todd
(By Charese Fruge') Maria Todd co-hosts the nationally syndicated Todd Newton Morning Show. She was born and raised in Buffalo, where her radio career began. Work has taken her to Houston to Dallas to San Francisco and back to Houston.
How’s That Job Board Working For Your Recruitment?
(By Chris Stonick) When overly relying on job boards, you are actively seeking active job seekers. When you hire from a job board, does the person take their resume off of the job board when they start with you?
FCC Fines Louisiana Broadcaster Over Tower Site Subterfuge
One Baton Rouge broadcaster is facing a five-figure penalty from the Federal Communications Commission over unauthorized changes in the station's antenna system and inaccurate certifications.
In North Carolina, iHeart Greensboro Rallies For Kids In Need
For the first time since the pandemic, iHeartMedia Greensboro, NC hosted its Radio Rally for Kids, benefitting Brenner Children’s Hospital. Hosted by Mix 99.5 (WMAG) and Hits 100.3 (WMKS), the event was broadcast live from the hospital’s music therapy space.
Road To Revenue: AM/FM Radio Drives Auto Parts Purchasing
When it comes to buying auto parts, there are two main shopper types: 'Do-it-yourselfers,' who spend 16% more than the average, and 'Mega-milers,' who drive more than 200 miles weekly. The best way for advertisers to reach both of them? Radio.
Pfizer Finishes Q4 As Radio’s Top National Advertiser
National radio advertising closed the year on a high note with another record-breaking week. Pfizer topped the charts with an unprecedented 154,218 spots played during the final week of December - the largest number of ad plays of any single advertiser in 2023.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: Q1 Promo Bonanza
(By Paige Nienaber) In one of my first Radio Ink pieces, I referred to Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets and how these are great prizes. I might have added, “So for God’s sake don’t waste them with some lame digital entry methodology.”
Don’t Miss These 5 Biggest Sales Opportunities Of 2024
(By Loyd Ford) Life is full of opportunities if we learn to recognize them. My dad used to say, “Luck is where preparation and practice meet opportunity.” In 2024, our five biggest opportunities will start with us and where we lay our focus regularly.
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