Six Groups Add AM Support Ahead Of House Hearing
After former FEMA head Michael Brown spoke out in favor of AM radio's necessary place in the dashboard, six major public safety groups are adding their names to the list of AM supporters ahead of a major Tuesday AM radio hearing on Capitol Hill.
May Momentum – Pass It On
(By Deborah Parenti) Whatever else transpired during last month, May turned out to be a month of positive developments for radio broadcasters with promising signals for the future if efforts persist. Broadcasters have momentum on their side now, but will we carry it?
Dismal Week For National Ad Play One Of 2023’s Worst
After a promising lift into Memorial Day weekend, there was an alarming drop-off in national spot plays this past week. Between May 29 to June 4, the top national radio advertisers only ran 207,972 ads total - making it one of the worst weeks of the year.
Gracie Interview Series Features Parenti and McVay
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is presenting the next interview in the Gracie Interview Series, featuring Deborah Parenti, President and Publisher of Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR, along with Mike McVay, President and CEO of McVay Media.
Cumulus Detroit News/Talk WJR Leans Into Local
Cumulus Media has announced that its Detroit News/Talk radio station, 760 WJR, is launching an all-local primetime slate starting on June 20th. The changes include moving morning host Paul W. Smith into a newly created timeslot to replace the Dan Bongino Show.
SNL Cast Member Is Newest Addition To SiriusXM
SNL cast member and comedian Punkie Johnson is teaming up with Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Radio on SiriusXM for a new show debuting June 19. Love Thang with Punkie Johnson delves into the world of love, relationships, and steamy topics.
FOX Sports Radio Finds Partner In Peoria
Late last week, Advanced Media Partners switched Peoria's Sports Radio 101.1 (WZPN) to now carry FOX Sports Radio's lineup. The station, now known as FOX Sports Peoria, remains the area's home of the Chicago White Sox Radio Network.
Double Homecoming: Mo Returns To Tampa And Radio
As of Monday, June 5, multimedia influencer Mo on the Radio has been appointed as the afternoon drive personality on Beasley Media Group's Tampa country station 99.5 QYK (WQYK). The job is a homecoming for Mo, who started his radio career in Tampa at 18.
Does Your Station Attract Top-Tier Sales Talent?
High-performing sales teams don’t come together by chance. Bringing in and retaining high-performing radio sellers is a balancing act that many managers have to learn in an era of revolving door personnel changes. So how do you build a championship team?
Former FEMA Head Responds To AM For Every Vehicle
While more technological trade groups are coming out in opposition to the AM For Every Vehicle Act, which would mandate AM radio in all future cars, former FEMA administrator Michael Brown penned a passionate letter in support of the act.
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