iHeart OKC Dumps Sports For Classic Rock On KOKQ
On November 1, iHeartMedia Oklahoma City launched Q 94.7 (KOKQ), branded as Oklahoma’s Classic Rock. The station will focus on 70s, 80s, and 90s rock, with an on-air lineup of Dave "Gunner" Gunn, Maria Milito, Ken Dashow, and Big Red.
Jacobs Media Opens Enrollment For Techsurvey 2024
Jacobs Media has opened the registration for commercial radio stations across the US and Canada to be part of Techsurvey 2024. The new edition will delve deeper into Artificial Intelligence's impact and the meaning of "locality" in the current context.
AWM Strikes Partnership For New Coaching Program
The Alliance for Women in Media has forged a new partnership with the International Coaching Federation Foundation to offer AWM members professional coaching services at a discounted rate as part of the AWM Coaching Program.
Are TVs The New Radios? Audio Listening Up On Smart Devices
As traditional television audience rates drop, more and more people are turning to their Smart TVs for audio content. Edison Research's Share of Ear finds the total daily audio time dedicated to Internet-connected TVs and devices has seen a noteworthy surge.
Sen. Rand Paul Calls Into KY AM Talking AM For Every Vehicle
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul took to the AM airwaves on Tuesday to discuss the AM For Every Vehicle Act. The Act's steady momentum from throughout the year is reaching a critical stage as the legislation awaits its turn on the Senate floor.
Advantage Audio: Sonic Branding Has Massive Effect On Gen Z
A recent study by sonic branding agency Amp has shed light on Gen Z's ability to recognize brands through specific sounds. The research evaluated sonic branding from 72 firms to assess the auditory influence on this demographic.
EMF Closes On Houston Buy, Adds Two Mississippi Stations
Educational Media Foundation has finalized plans to acquire two Mississippi radio stations from Flinn Broadcasting. The news comes the same day as EMF closed on the $3.1 million buy of Country Legends 97.1 (KTHT) in Houston from Urban One.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: The Consultant From Hell
(By Paige Nienaber, obviously) This reminds me of successful bits where you don't realize it’s a hit until the next morning. A client asked me to leave a voicemail as the new morning show consultant. “Just say something stupid. That shouldn’t be hard.”
“I’d Just Be Throwing Good Money After Bad”
(By Chris Stonick) That is a recent objection someone brought to me when we discussed radio advertising. Why? Because the unemployment rate is so low, they felt trying to do anything would be a waste. Here is the reality:
MIW Gives Last Call For Mildred Carter Mentoring Applications
Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio is giving a reminder that the organization's submission period for their 2023-2024 Mildred Carter Mentoring Program, which pairs aspiring mentees with established women in broadcasting, will conclude on Friday.
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