musicFIRST Gets New Leaders In Fight For Radio Fees
The pro-recording artist rights coalition musicFIRST has announced the departure of its Chairman Joe Crowley. No reason was stated for his leaving. In his place, the organization announced a former Senator and a DC strategist as the organization's new Co-Chairmen.
Library of Congress Preserves Black Women In Radio
The Radio Preservation Society has partnered with Black Women in Radio to permanently archive the careers of some of the industry's most influential figures in the Library of Congress for posterity with the Distinguished Inaugural 30, who were inducted last week.
Black Broadcasters Push Congress For AM In EVs
The National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters is the latest to join the broad coalition of organizations and causes pushing to keep AM radio in automobiles. Last week, NABOB asked the Chairman of the House Congressional Black Caucus for support.
A Lesson From My Million-Dollar Nemesis
(By Pat Bryson) When I was first selling, and later as a sales manager and market manager, one of my biggest nemeses was a gentleman named Les Boyle. He also happened to be one of my biggest clients.
Time For Your Revenue Engine’s Six-Month Tune-Up
(By Alec Drake) You set budget goals toward the end of 2022. Almost six months later, it's time for a tune-up. Revenue targets and your purpose-driven management decisions may be out of alignment and need adjustment headed into Q3.
Morning Affirmations For Sales
(By Rick Fink) A local sales manager called me at 7:38a on Monday. Business is tough, and he knows that there will be tension. So, how do you get yourself in the right mind frame to face the day's challenges?
Mental Health Matters
(By Mike McVay) May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So often in this industry talent, sales and managers spend our time thinking about how to be a better worker, a better parent, a better person - but what about feeling better?
Excuses, A Champion’s Story, And A Mic Drop
(By Loyd Ford) OMG! I have been reminded that I don’t give enough time (equal time) to excuses for why "we can’t sell.” So, I thought I would dedicate this week to the reasons you can give for not selling enough advertising.
Lessons From Ted Lasso’s Decline
(By Randy Lane) In the first two seasons, Ted Lasso was a cultural and ratings sensation. This current third season is a different story. The show has lost its buzz and the weekly ratings are typically in the bottom half of the top ten. Sound familiar?
Don’t Lean On The Deadly Crutch
(By Buzz Knight) There is no denying that AI has arrived. This year had made me and so many others in our industry realize that artificial intelligence has fully made the jump from buzzword to reality.
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