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(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.

(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. 

(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.

(By Mike Donovan) Some talents can be funny, witty, and clever, but still lack charm and a special warmth that could help grow them into a multi-dimensional personality brand. We all know people who are simply “charming.”

(By Rick Fink) Do you agree with everything you read? No, me neither. And, while I am very appreciative of you reading these weekly articles, and enjoy the positive feedback, I would never expect you to agree with me 100% of the time.

Spanish-language media conglomerate TelevisaUnivision has reported an 11% increase in consolidated total revenue for Q2, while still keeping audio-specific figures hidden. In a Thursday release, the company announced revenue of $1.2 billion in the second quarter.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America held its inaugural Media Mixer on Thursday night at iHeartMedia's New York City offices. Hosted by personality Angela Yee, the event marked the first in what is hoped to be a national series of BFoA Media Mixers.

A well-known consumer advocate has challenged Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert Manfred to eliminate advertisements during radio broadcasts of baseball games, saying it is, “Harmful to align teams with the multiple dark sides of these large corporations.”

The National Association of Broadcasters has initiated its 2023 NAB Congressional PSA Campaign, with participation from more than 150 members of Congress. The public service announcements touch on significant subjects like preventative cancer screenings, suicide prevention, and blood donation.

Murphy Air has expanded its Western Arizona offerings by introducing a new modern country station, The Bandit 97.9, to its Flagstaff cluster. It joins Murphy's two other area stations and six Lake Havasu City signals.