Benztown Goes Live From Dubai
Benztown and P1 Media Group to Host Free Webinar This Thursday With Kris Fade, Host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio 104.4 in Dubai
Former Radio Exec Launches Podcast
Jeff Holden was identified with a Myocardial Bridge in 2021 after a heart attack that year at the age of 65. He's since committed to supporting others dealing with symptoms of their myocardial bridges through a variety of efforts including a podcast.
The Traits of Great On-Air Personalities
(By Mike McVay) There is a realization of the value of on-air talent of late. It’s not like air talent hasn’t always been critical to the success of a radio station, but until the acknowledged recognition of music services as a competitor, they were for the most part undervalued.
The More You Know, the Less You Learn
(By Alec Drake) A danger zone when it comes to experience is settling into what you know and repeating what works. If we take an honest inventory of our management approach, we will find flaws in our thinking and should commit to action over procrastination.
The Power of Questions in Your Sales Process
(By Loyd Ford) It gets frustrating to see how many times a sales manager might meet with a seller and find out they really are not asking enough questions of potential clients. Or questions. At all. How can you sell someone something without asking questions? It’s called getting lucky.
Preventative Maintenance
(By Rick Fink) One of the most iconic advertising slogans ever produced was for Fram Oil Filters, “You can pay me now, or pay me later.” The simple but powerful message was that proper vehicle maintenance will save you lots of money and headaches
Lawmakers Try Again To Tax Radio
Federal lawmakers on Thursday reintroduced the American Music Fairness Act, a proposal that would require traditional AM and FM broadcasters to pay royalties to musicians on par with how royalties are doled out on streaming and other platforms.
SiriusXM Warns of Economic Challenges Ahead
SiriusXM said it had a strong year in terms of revenue and subscriber additions in 2022, though executives cautioned that 2023 might bring some turbulence as the company tries to weather a downturn in the automotive and ad industries.
NAB Establishes ‘Broadcast District’ at NAB Show
The West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center will be home to NAB Show’s new Broadcast District, a destination for radio and TV broadcasters offering educational sessions, networking and special events. The show is April 15th – 19th.
Station Won’t Play Eagles Before Super Bowl
KJMK (93.9 FM) in Joplin, Missouri says it will show solidarity and allegiance with the Kansas City Chiefs by pulling Eagles hits from its playlist. The ban also applies to songs from Eagles band members Glenn Frey and Don Henley.














