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(By Alec Drake) Most sales managers want a balance between too much attention and insufficient direction. You can set expectations and promote sales strategies, yet the follow-through towards goals can vary widely. How do you get more traction from your team and focus on selling specific assets?

(By Randy Lane) Whether it's breaking rules imposed by management or self-imposed rules, rule-breaking is an integral part of the creative process. Pablo Picasso once said, “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.”

Strong Tower Christian Media of Xenia, Ohio has purchased WIRO-FM in Portsmouth, Ohio from Fowler Media Partners. Pending FCC approval, the sale will return the frequency to its original purpose as a non-commercial license and Christian Format.

Early registration is open for the Radio Masters Sales Summit. Early registration ends Monday September 5. The Radio Ink and The Center for Sales Strategy event is set for Miami September 22-23.

(By Ed Ryan) Has cancel culture gone too far? Last week we told you about how a 15-minute stroll through the hotel hosting Podcast Movement by Conservative talker Ben Shapiro led to a string of apology tweets from the PM Management that had both the podcasting and radio industries buzzing.

How to Make Real Money Podcasting: The Series kicked off Thursday with Supercast CEO Jason Sew Hoy, and a special money-making podcast host from Canadaland who popped in as a guest. Here's how you can watch or listen.

Townsquare Media has launched the Washington State News Network. Short form news reports will broadcast on select Townsquare Washington radio stations, as well as third party affiliates throughout Washington State.

Ryan Seacrest will receive the 2022 National Association of Broadcasters’ Distinguished Service Award, the organization’s highest honor. The award recognizes those who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the American system of broadcasting.

Edison Podcast Metrics shows comedy continues to hold the top spot for listeners. The just-released data from Edison Podcast Metrics Q2 2022 finds that comedy ranks #1 among U.S. weekly podcast listeners.

With upcoming midterm elections looming, Salem Media Group has put together live voter events in five battleground states. Salem's slate of conservative talkers will be part of 'Battleground Talkers Tour' events in Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Arizona.