Ask and You Just Might Receive
(By Rick Fink) Whether you’ve been in the media sales game for six months or 60 years, one of the battle cries has always been, “Get more 52-week business on the books.” So why does it get left behind?
In Baltimore and DC, Laughs Have Big Payoff For Fisher House
iHeartMedia DC/Baltimore's Intern John raised more than $100,000 for the Fisher House Foundation right before Christmas. The Fisher House Foundation provides comfort homes at no charge for military and veteran families while their loved ones receive hospital care.
Adams Radio Group Trades Kool For Vibe In Tallahassee
At noon on Tuesday, Adams Radio Group's Kool 106.1 (WQTL) became Vibe 106.1, switching from oldies to "Tallahassee's Hip-Hop and Throwbacks." WQTL's new programming lineup includes DeDe in the Morning and Baka Boyz.
FCC Issues Warning To Oklahoma AM Over Second Failure
Birach Broadcasting Corporation, the licensee of an Oklahoma AM, has been admonished by the FCC in a partial license renewal over the station's history of prolonged inactivity and unauthorized reduced power operations.
Salem Media Sheds Publishing Woes With Sale Of Regnery
Salem Media Group has announced an agreement to sell Regnery Publishing to Skyhorse Publishing, anticipated to be finalized by the end of the year. This is Salem's second major division divestment, following the $30 million sale of Salem Church Products.
So You Went All-Christmas… Now What?
(By Mike McVay) Welcome to what they call "Boxing Day" in Canada and the United Kingdom. It’s when people return gifts. (Thus that name.) In American radio, we call it “the day programming returns to normal."
Leading From Behind
(By John Shomby) As more of the radio station workforce is represented by Millennials and Gen Z, the role of the manager is changing. Those of us from older generations: understand that we are the ones who need to adapt - for several reasons.
Before Making New Year’s Plans, Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
(By Buzz Knight) As we round out the year, here is a checklist for your consideration on things that may need a fresh set of eyes. (Your mileage may vary depending on how wide you're willing to open your eyes.)
As Ad Agencies Lay Out 2024 Plans, Where Is Audio?
From the decline of cookies to the rise of generative AI, the media agency landscape in 2024 is bracing for a series of transformative changes and challenges. Digiday has compiled more predictions from ad leaders as audio fights a perception battle.
From Portland To Puerto Rico, FCC Checks List Twice For Pirates
As Christmas nears, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau isn't giving coal to the naughty; it's giving warnings. The FCC is threatening three more property owners with fines over radio pirates operating from Puerto Rico, Oregon, and Southern California.
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