The Return Of Strategic Planning To Local Radio
(By Loyd Ford) One of the most unfortunate things that has developed out of the consolidated era is that strategic planning and strategy has largely fallen out of favor with local radio stations and local radio clusters.
CBS Launches Social Justice Podcast
'Kaleidoscope with Allison Keyes' features CBS News Radio host and correspondent Allison Keyes reporting on social justice issues across the nation. The new podcast is a collaboration between CBS News Radio and the CBS News Race and Culture Unit.
Melissa Chase Joins Audacy Houston
Melissa Chase will be the new Brand Manager of Mix 96.5 (KHMX-FM) and 95.7 The Spot (KKHH-FM) in Houston. She comes over from SummitMedia in Richmond, VA where she was Operations Manager and Program Director for 12 years.
WBZ Begins 100 Year Celebration
iHeartMedia Boston's WBZ NewsRadio will begin a 100-day celebration today to mark the 100th Anniversary of WBZ’s first day of broadcast, September 19, 1921.
Will Cox Pay The Ransom?
We may never know the answer to that question, or if there even is a ransom demand. Nobody at CMG is saying a word about the Ransomware attack that still has some of its radio streams down. CNN is reporting that the Cox attack is now being investigated by the feds.
Smiley Hires GM For KBLA in L.A.
Tavis Smiley has hired Elston Howard Butler to serve as president and GM of Smiley's Progressive talker KBLA-AM Talk 1580. Butler will also serve as president and COO of the holding company, Smiley Audio Media Inc.
Here is Your Full List of 20201 Gracie Honoree’s
The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is proud to present the 2021 winners recognizing women in radio, television and digital medias both in front of and behind the microphone and camera in news and entertainment.
Should Nielsen Change Quarter Hour Credit Rule?
(By Buzz Knight) Broadcasters have figured out the need to play within the quarter hour system so they can maximize listening credit (although some are still sloppy and are losing listening credit). One must wonder if the quarter hour credit rule is hampering the business and stifling creativity at a time when we need it most?
Need Help With The Recruitment Ad Category
As part of RAB’s Business Accelerated initiative, the next live-video presentation is “Radio Works for Recruitment Advertising.” In this live presentation, RAB will highlight the recruitment ad category.
Seth Staying in Seattle
KRWM-FM Seattle morning host Seth Hughes has signed a new deal to continue hosting morning drive and adds Music Director duties for the Hubbard Radio Seattle AC station.