Cumulus Flips AM in Providence to Betting Station
Cumulus has launched a Sports and Sports Betting station in Providence, 790 THE SCORE/WPRV-AM. The station was previously programmed News/Talk and Business.
Filling Backpacks For School Kids
WFIZ-FM Ithaca, NY is making sure kids have all the school supplies they need. "The Z Backpack Drop" starts August 18 and will give kids backpacks filled with school supplies.
Four Essentials For Great Talent
(By Jeff McHugh) A young El Paso woman wrote to me about her first radio job. “I want to give it my all,” she said and asked my advice on what to read, learn and study. It has been 39 years since I stood where this young person is, but I remember what being new in broadcasting felt like.
A Vinyl Release In Detroit
WLLZ-FM in Detroit is preparing to release a new vinyl record album. “Motor City Rocks 2022,” is coming out August 12 to honor the station's rock legacy.
Audacy Radio Revenue Flat in Q2
On Friday Audacy CEO David Field reported that his company banked $419.4 million in revenue in Q2, up from $304.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. Radio revenue was flat for the quarter with digital up 19%.
Bad News From The NYSE For Audacy
Audacy has received notification from the New York Stock Exchange that the company’s Class A common stock is not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standard requiring a minimum average closing price of $1.00 per share over 30 consecutive trading days.
Saga Revenue Up 6.3%
The Ed Christian run company reported on Friday that net revenue increased 6.3% to $29.8 million for Q2, compared to $28.0 million for the same period last year.
A Real ROI
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How Sellers Should Deal With Inflation Now
(By Loyd Ford) Gag me. So much conversation about inflation, supply chain problems and stock market worries. The world has a lot of problems, right? Here’s a secret. All of these things are good for you. They’re not bad.
Success is All About Showbiz
(By Mike McVay) Last weekend, because of a charity that I’m involved with, I was part of a group invited to attend WWE’s Summer Slam in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. To be honest, I have been to wrestling matches before, but not like this.
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