One-On-One: The Mark Of A Great Sales Manager
(By Loyd Ford) Great sales managers can be identified by their activity focused on others. One of the most powerful areas of influence where this shows itself is the creation of powerful and very consistent one-on-one sessions with individual sellers.
Three New ‘Coats Of Paint’ To Refresh Your Station
(By Buzz Knight) Even when a brand stays on track, things can get stagnant. Does your station need a new coat of paint? This doesn’t mean departing from the strategic roadmap out of restlessness; but here are three ways to freshen things up.
To Repeat Or Not To Repeat Content?
(By Randy Lane) Repeating or repurposing personality show content is a subject of debate among talent, programmers, and consultants. Replaying fun, funny, emotional, and innovative priceless moments in other hours and dayparts is a growth opportunity.
Xperi, NAB Sound Off On Proposed Raise Of Digital Radio Power
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission advanced motions to increase digital radio's over-the-air reach via two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking for digital FM and Low Power FM signals. Now broadcasters are expressing their thoughts.
Here’s Where Radio’s Top PDs Recruit New Talent
It’s a growing industry challenge - with all the competition from other media and social platforms, how does radio recruit and nurture new talent? Radio Ink asked the top-performing Program Directors in America for their answers and solutions.
Retired Army Colonel Uses Maryland College FM To Help Veterans
A new radio program dedicated to issues of significance to veterans and their families, called Veterans SITREP, was launched last month on WHFC radio at Harford Community College in Bel Air, MD, hosted by retired Army colonel Bill Montgomery.
Salem Radio Network Hosts Promote AM During August Recess
Salem Radio Network's syndicated talk hosts are contributing to the fight to keep AM radios in-car by recording PSAs to encourage listeners to rally their congressional representatives in support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Beasley Picking Up Its Pace On Digital After Posting $10m Q2 Loss
When we last heard a company earnings call from CEO Caroline Beasley, Beasley Media Group was putting an increased focus on expanding its digital arm. Expect to see more of that after a pre-summer slump deflated local and national revenue throughout Q2.
FCC And FEMA Schedule Nationwide EAS Test For October
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission have announced a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System scheduled for this fall. This upcoming test marks the seventh nationwide assessment of the EAS.
Fitz and Skyview Pen Continued Contract For ‘Country Top 40’
The long-standing partnership between Fitz, host of the country music program Country Top 40, and Skyview Networks will continue with a multi-year contract renewal, according to a joint statement by Skyview and Northstar Audio, LLC.
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