Lowered Ads Catch Up With Radio As Upside Drops 17k Spots
As we continue to hurtle through the summer, radio's top five national advertisers have experienced yet another shuffle with a slight downtick this week, possibly reflecting a more cautious approach before back-to-school shopping and ads ramp up.
NAB Looking For Streaming Experts To Speak In NYC
As more radio brands turn to streaming audio, video, and OTT options, the National Association of Broadcasters is putting out a call for speakers for the upcoming Streaming Summit, as part of NAB Show New York.
Cumulus Albuquerque Drive Aims To Protect Vulnerable From Heat
Given the intense heatwave blanketing much of the US, Cumulus Albuquerque has started a drive to assist that city's unhoused population. With daytime highs climbing into the 100s, the collaborative effort aims to collect critical items like bottled water
Months After Arriving In Sacramento, ‘The BS’ Gets A Big Bump
Beginning July 25, Audacy's 98 Rock (KRXQ) in Sacramento is shifting The Bailey Show from its afternoon slot to mornings. The show, hosted by Jason Bailey with co-host NickyD and executive producer Josh Nelson, has been a part of 98 Rock's weekday lineup since March.
The Bob & Tom Show’s Colorful Ron Sexton Dies At 52
Ron Sexton, a longstanding cast member of the nationally syndicated morning radio show, The Bob & Tom Show, passed away on Friday while on tour with his stand-up comedy show in Ohio. Sexton had been with the show for 20+ years.
Time Management Is Self Management
(By Pat Bryson) I usually write this type of newsletter in January, as we begin the year, but during the last few weeks I've heard from the salespeople I train that they just "don't have enough time."
Avoiding The Costs Of Overselling
(By Alec Drake) In revenue management, one goal is to optimize revenues while ensuring customer satisfaction. An aggressive approach to selling all available inventory, especially in downturns, may lead to overselling, resulting in organizational disruption and lost selling hours.
What Keeps Me Up At Night
(By Mike McVay) When you’re awake at night, staring at the ceiling before the monsters come to visit, if you’re like me, the mind tends to wander. I suspect that I’m not alone pondering the way out of many a situation.
11 Ways To Be The Sales Rep Advertisers Want To See
(By Loyd Ford) It’s happening all around you. Advertisers want to see fewer sales reps. Not more. If you want to make the cut, you need a combination of essential qualities and skills that make you stand out.
A Unified Branding Campaign for Radio
(By Buzz Knight) I have to admit, I wasn’t surprised at the reaction to my post last week regarding why radio is afraid of the word radio. What did surprise me was when I noticed something that has often become foreign to the radio industry.
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