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(By Loyd Ford) Maybe you’ve been doing it for years. When motivating new advertising salespeople to try selling, you know it's important to provide them with a mix of encouragement, guidance, and practical advice.

(By Mike McVay) The enthusiasm for podcasting was clear at last week’s Podcast Movement in Denver. Several thousand podcasters, and those engaged in businesses that feed off of or support podcasting, were in attendance to learn, share, sell, present, and build.

(By John Shomby) By now, you have likely heard “Rich Men North of Richmond” by a young Virginian named Oliver Anthony. With more than 45 million views on YouTube and 29 million-plus Spotify streams, what a few weeks this gentleman has had!

(By Buzz Knight) In the realm of leadership, the image of a strong and unyielding figure has often been considered the gold standard. So why do I hear so much double talk from many of today’s leaders?

(By Jeff McHugh) Can one piece of advice change your life? I remember exactly where was I standing in the second-floor hallway at Dick Broadcasting in Greensboro when one sentence of wisdom from Randy Lane set my career path.

(By Rick Fink) The majority of business owners, managers, and media buyers who deal with media reps have heard nearly every song and dance there is about why they should buy from you and your stations. What a lot of them haven’t heard is... the TRUTH!

The University of Massachusetts has announced a partnership with Saga Communications New England, designating WHMP-AM in Northampton as the official terrestrial radio station for its football and hockey games. WHMP has partnered with UMass, particularly in hockey, since 2013.

(By Bruce Mittman) Over the past couple of months, the AM band's home in the automobile has been debated. Should the manufacturer be required to perpetuate its continued existence? I would like to personally weigh into the conversation with an alternative approach.

The upcoming college football season promises to be a promising opportunity for advertisers, particularly those aiming to reach a passionate and engaged audience through AM/FM. According to a recent study, the most fervent fans are tuning into games via radio.

Canada's federal broadcast regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), has announced a suspension of new radio applications and complaints for approximately two years. The CRTC says the decision came because of focus on implementing the Online Streaming Act.