One Longtime Broadcaster Is Trying To Save A Small Texas AM
50-year radio veteran Fred Morton is spearheading an effort to revive a cherished AM in a small Texas town. Lamesa's KPET-AM went off the air in July following the unexpected death of its owner and operator, David Stewart, after 76 years of broadcasting.
Oregon Public Broadcasting Votes To Unionize Under SAG-AFTRA
Journalists and content creators from Oregon Public Broadcasting and KMHD Jazz Radio have announced their intention to unionize under SAG-AFTRA, with more 80% of staff members signing the petition as OPB and KMHD both experience considerable growth.
Blast From The Past: WIBA, 1953
Happy Friday! This week’s Blast From The Past comes from Shawn Prebil's dig through the archives at WIBA in Madison, WI. Send your Blast From The Past by email for your chance to be featured.
In the Heart of Iowa, Cumulus Raises $78k for St Jude
Cumulus Media Des Moines' Nash FM 97.3 (KHKI) and 95 KGGO, hosted their annual Music Gives to St. Jude Kids Radiothon, raising more than $78,000. The money was raised over two days with the help of community leaders and the stations' listeners.
As AMFA Fades, musicFIRST Takes Up The Main Studio Rule
The musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition have submitted comments on an FCC NPRM that would reward local content and journalism that take digs at radio broadcasters while suggesting the Main Studio Rule be reinstated.
Jacobs Media Shows Where Radio’s Party Lines Are Drawn
After giving a first glimpse at this year’s Techsurvey results at CRS 2024, Jacobs Media is releasing new data that could significantly influence how political campaigns leverage radio ads as, perhaps unsurprisingly, radio listeners show a strong interest in the 2024 election.
Radio Ink at SXSW Wednesday: Songs In The Key Of AI
(By Charese Fruge') There is not enough time for one person to come even close to seeing it all in a day at SXSW, but I did get a crash course in the future of technology at the Creative Industries Expo.
Women To Watch: Kelsey Brunner, Aspen Public Radio
(By Charese Fruge') Kelsey Brunner, newly appointed News Director at Aspen Public Radio, has worked nearly 10 years in journalism and is ready to lead her first newsroom. She will be working alongside an amazing team of female reporters.
Your Client Wants Job Fair Ads? Keep This In Mind
(By Chris Stonick) You get the call every seller wants to get: a client has money and they want to spend it with you! But wait - the client wants to use your radio stations to promote a job fair/open house. My excitement level would be greatly diminished. Why?
Become A Better Communicator By Email
(By James Bahm) One of the topics I cover in my book and discussed extensively in my columns here and on social media is communication. It is essential if you want a long and successful career. This week, let's look at ways you can become a better communicator.
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