Cumulus Detroit Sells WDRQ For $10 Million
Cumulus Media has reached an agreement to sell New Country 93.1 (WDRQ) in Detroit to a religious broadcaster, a source confirms. The terms and price of the transaction have not yet been disclosed. Cumulus acquired the station in 2011.
Estrella’s León and Solis Talk Hispanic Radio’s Power
With one day until Hispanic Radio Conference 2023 begins at the InterContinental Miami at Doral, Radio Ink is setting the scene by talking with two industry leaders with Estrella Media, responsible for one of the most successful Hispanic stations in the country
These Are AM Radio’s Top Ten States, Per Nielsen
What states rely on AM radio the most? Nielsen has released a new report showing which states listen to the AM band the most - and number one is a perfect example of AM’s reach in far-flung and rural areas.
Disney Officially Exits Radio As Cost Cuts Continue
Disney is selling AM radio station KRDC 1110 to religious broadcaster Calvary Costa Mesa for $5 million. The sale marks the end of Disney's involvement in radio ownership, as it has divested all of its other radio properties.
US’ Longest-Running LGBTQ Radio Show Turns 45
Fresh Fruit, the longest-running LGBTQ radio show in the United States, is celebrating 45 years on the air. Broadcasting from KFAI in Minneapolis since May 11, 1978, the community-based program has offered a platform to queer and transgender voices.
Radio’s Summer Slump Continues As Ad Play Falls
After one of the worst weeks for national ad plays in 2023, the situation keeps getting worse as June continues. The top five radio advertisers of the week were responsible for fewer than 200,000 total spots - another alarming drop-off.
Radio’s New A.I. Addition Storms In Via Super Hi-Fi
In the latest artificial intelligence introduction for radio, Super Hi-Fi has launched Weathercaster, an AI-powered weather report service. The program generates localized real-time weather reports with accurate information while automating content creation.
Has Radio Returned To Sell It All Thinking?
(By Alec Drake) Looking back on forty years of selling begs the question; is there any integrity left in how radio is priced? There are still some isolated radio managers using fewer commercials to drive prices up with demand.
How To Increase Your Sales In 30 Seconds
(By Pat Bryson) One of the hardest parts of our sales process is getting in the door the first time. Today, businesspeople are inundated by people wanting to sell them something. How is your sales icebreaker?
Why Golden Sellers Follow The Platinum Rule
In the book, The Platinum Rule, Tony Alessandra and Michael O'Connor suggest that the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", be replaced with the Platinum Rule, "Do unto others as THEY would want done unto themselves".
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