Cumulus Nashville Celebrating Pioneering Black Journalist
Cumulus Media Nashville's urban AC station 92Q (WQQK) will host "Family Day In the Park" on June 3 to recognize the city's African American community. The event will feature the presentation of the inaugural Kwame L. Lillard Community Service Award.
Yacht Rocker WKEY Finds Local Sales Captain
Due to his limited personal presence in Key West, Key 93.7 (WKEY) owner Buddy Shula has entered into a sales partnership with Michael Stapleford's Magnum Broadcasting, Inc. Stapleford will serve as the official local sales representative for the station.
Women’s World Series Roster Set On Westwood One
Cumulus Media's Westwood One has released its broadcast plans for the NCAA Women's College World Series starting June 1. The tournament will feature eight teams competing in a double-elimination format to determine the champion ending either June 8 or 9.
Proving The Power Of AM Radio in Emergencies
As the fight for AM radio's place in the auto dashboard continues, we talk with Cromwell Media's Rob Nichols. Rob is News Director at Cromwell's Owensboro, KY cluster, and worked there during an ice storm in 2009 that left many in the area without power.
NAB: Media Need Clear Vision For A.I.
In a Monday post on the NAB Amplify blog, artificial intelligence's role in media is put under a microscope as to how it could and should affect the future of radio. Generative AI is already providing more tools to traditional media's competitors.
Ex Wanted In Utah Host’s Murder Extradited To US
Manuel Omar Burciaga-Perea, the man accused of killing Hispanic radio host Gabriela Sifuentes Castilla, has been extradited from Mexico to Utah. Ramos, known on-air at La Mas Picosita KMRI-AM as Gaby Ramos, was shot and killed in her sister's home in 2021.
Can Your Prospect Even Say Yes?
(By Pat Bryson) I believe that 85-90% of the time we don't close business it is because we are talking to a person who can say no, but can't say yes. I call that person, Mr. Not-So-Big. Getting to the yes person can be difficult.
9 Factors To Crack the Code of Price Sensitivity
(By Alec Drake) In the highly competitive sales world, understanding price sensitivity is crucial for radio sales managers to navigate negotiations, create compelling proposals, meet customer needs, and close the right business for optimal revenue results.
Bed Bath & Bankrupt: The Risk Of Constant Coupons
(By Rick Fink) Bed Bath & Beyond's recent bankruptcy is a lesson in Marketing 101. Yes, discounting and couponing can be an effective marketing strategy, but too much of it, and business can suffer! Let's look at BB&B's demise.
The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
(By Mike McVay) The song by Timbuk 3 says it best and I’ve seen it. Despite the bemoaning of not having a supposed “Farm Team,” there is a bright future for radio in regard to talent, programming, sales, and engineering/technical.
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