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The National Association of Broadcasters has opened the nomination window for the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards through the end of May. The winners of the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards will be announced during a special dinner program on October 25 during the NAB Show New York.

Radio Ink is pleased to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2023 Medallas de Cortez awards, recognizing excellence in Hispanic radio programming, sales, and management. Finalists will be honored, and the winners announced, at the Hispanic Radio Conference in Miami this June.

As Philadephia faces a tightly contested mayoral primary, Audacy's KYW-AM Newsradio in Philadelphia is hosting Breakfast with the Candidates. The 90-minute program will be moderated by KYW Newsradio morning drive anchor Ian Bush and will include five Democratic candidates.

The recent $787 million defamation settlement between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems highlighted the potential risks for political ads on radio. While not on the scale of Fox v. Dominion, broadcasters must make sure they vet the content they run in political ads.

The National Association of Broadcasters launched their second wave of "Depend on AM" PSAs, aimed at making sure automakers keep AM radio in cars. Along with the new spots, the NAB reports hundreds of thousands of AM listeners have reached out to their representatives.

(By Rick Fink) When you think of spring cleaning, you think of washing the windows, thatching the lawn, and picking up the sticks and leaves. There are many reasons why we should do a spring cleanup that relates to you and your home, but what about your business?

(By Alec Drake) As a sales manager, I appreciated the value of curiosity in building relationships with prospects and coaching my team. Curiosity is an essential aspect of human nature, but what are the advantages of building curiosity in your sales team?

(By Buzz Knight) Do you sometimes feel your brand is stagnant? Ratings are down. Reaction on social media is off. Sponsors aren’t getting the same results they are used to. Have you taken the "Shoshin" approach? It could be key

(By Loyd Ford) The year is 1984. Ronald Reagan finds himself facing an image issue in a highly pressurized situation filled with uncertainty where he has to persuade people about something important, and quickly. Sound like a sales call? Then you'll want to hear what he did next.

(By Randy Lane) I have had the privilege of working closely with broadcasters and station managers, helping them navigate the complex world of radio programming. Over the years, I have encountered several questions that consistently arise in conversations. This week, let's address three.