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Industry Experts Michael Doyle and Erica Farber will be part of day one of the Radio Ink Radio Masters Sales Summit later this month. The excitement is mounting as we continue the countdown to this brand new event. You do not want to miss joining your colleagues at THE event of the season.

The 30th annual Radio Ink Radio Wayne Awards will be held in Miami at the Radio Masters Sales Summit, September 22 and 23. Every day, up until the show, we'll be highlighting one of our Radio Wayne finalists. Today, we feature Beasley Media General Sales Manager Marta DeLisi. Our awards are sponsored this year by Quu.

(Mike McVay) The show never ends – It’s not a “shift.” It’s a “Show.” When a talent says “Goodbye” it signals that a listener can turn-off the station. View your entire programming line-up as one big show.

(By Loyd Ford) Lucky you. It’s time to recruit millennial sellers. Past time for radio. So, buckle up. You might already be asking, “How do I effectively and successfully recruit millennials?” After all, it’s selling (hard) and it is radio (considered old school).

(By Rick Fink) How do you define hard work? If you’re like most, when we say “hard work” we think of physical, tough labor that includes sweating, getting dirty, accompanied by tired and sore arms, legs, and back.

(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?

The Detroit News was first to report that former DJ and broadcasting school owner Specs Howard passed away Saturday. He started in radio in 1954 at KYW which later became WKYC-AM in Cleveland. In 1970 he started what would become The Specs Howard School of Media Arts in Southfield.

(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.

ESPN Madison and Wisconsin Badgers’ Nose Tackle, Keeanu Benton, have agreed to a "Name, Image and Likeness" partnership. Benton will join the ESPN Madison team this fall, making weekly appearances during 'Rutledge and Hamilton', afternoons on the Good Karma Brands station.