Technology And the End of Radio

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That's the name of automotive and analytics expert Roger Lanctot's latest column on LinkedIn. Lanctot was reacting to Tesla's latest optional software update on 2018 models that removes AM/FM Radio. He says Tesla's decision "highlights the strangely tortured relationship between the broadcast radio industry and Silicon Valley."

$400K Raised For Broadcasters Foundation

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The annual Golden Mike Awards gala was held Wednesday night at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Over $400,000 was raised for the Broadcasters Foundation at the event which was hosted by Deborah Norville.

WSKO, Syracuse Mets Extend Partnership

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The Syracuse Mets are continuing their partnership with Cumulus Media for three more years. The deal keeps WSKO-AM (The Score 1260 AM) as the flagship radio station for all the team's home and away games

Hispanic Radio Vet Shares His Story

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The Hispanic Radio Conference is coming up March 25-26 at the Intercontinental at Doral in Miami. The conference is a wealth of information and resources to help generate success for Hispanic broadcasters. Radio Ink had a chance to talk with an Hispanic broadcaster with a resume covering more than 30 years in the business.

It’s Unsustainable. Pennsylvania Station Shutting Down

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In a recorded message on the WNPV website, GM Phil Hunt said, after 60 years of serving the local community the station will go off the air April 30th. The Lansdale, PA station is heard on 1440 AM and 98.5 FM.

Radio Shines In Nashville

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Earlier this week, minutes after midnight, with little warning, a very powerful tornado whipped through Nashville. When the sun came up the next day the damage and destruction was severe. 24 people were dead, property was destroyed, the community devastated.

Larkin To Succeed Kramer As COO Of Entercom

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Entercom COO Weezie Kramer is retiring after nearly 20 years with the company and over 40 in radio. Susan Larkin, currently running Entercom's New York market, and overseeing several others, will take over the COO position May 5.

BIA Revises Political Ad Forecast – Up, Of Course

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BIA Advisory Services has raised its Local Political Advertising Forecast to $7.1 billion in 2020 from an earlier estimate of $6.6 billion. Estimated political spending on local radio went from $312 million to $337.3 million. Guess who's getting the most?

Are You Prepared For Tomorrow’s Brand Influencers?

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Learn crucial insights you absolutely need to know to understand, target, and influence tomorrow's influencers at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, March 25-26 in Miami. Get ideas on how to connect with millennials today and tomorrow.

The Purpose Of A Salesperson

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(By Jeffrey Wolinsky) What if I told you the purpose of a corporation isn’t only to maximize profits? You'd probably say it’s not much of a corporation. However, in August of last year, that's exactly what a group of the most powerful CEOs from corporations across the U.S. said.

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