More Opposition To Geo-Targeting
Oklahoma Representative Markwayne Mullin has sent a letter to FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel expressing concerns with the use of Geo-Targeting technology. Among his concerns, the cost of the technology and the impact it would have on smaller and minority-owned stations.
Former FCC Commissioner Comes Out in Support
Former FCC Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth and a colleague have sent a letter to the FCC in support of the proposed rule change that would permit radio broadcasters to broadcast geo-targeted programming.
McCray Returns to WMBX
Mark McCray is the new Program Director of X102.3 (WMBX-FM) and Fox sports 640 (WMEN-AM). 20 years ago, McCray helped launch WMBX in West Palm Beach.
iHeart Philly Promotion
Stacey Thomas has been named Director of Marketing and Promotions for iHeartMedia Philadelphia. Thomas, who has been with the company for 18 years, most recently serving as Promotions Coordinator and Online Content Coordinator.
Upside Holds On At The Top
Upside is holding steady at the top of the Media Monitors list. The cash back app has occupied first place on the list for four straight weeks.
JVC Flips To CHR In Orlando
WFYY has taken flight in Orlando. JVC Broadcasting flipped the switch on The New Fly 103.1 this week offering "10,000 commercial free songs in a row."
P&G Exec To Keynote Power of Urban Radio Forum
The 22nd Annual Power of Urban Radio Forum will be held on October 20th in Washington, D.C. The event will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Black Radio and Proctor & Gamble Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard will keynote.
Longtime Austin Host Passes
Longtime KUT and KUTX Austin radio personality John Aielli died Sunday. He was 76. Aielli started his career at KUT 90.5 in September 1966 as a part-time announcer between classical pieces.
The Disrupters
(By Randy Lane) Routines are useful, but the downside is they can create rote behavior. In real life, breaking news, a loud noise, or the ping of an incoming text disrupts our patterns and forces us to pay attention. Suddenly we are alert, focused, and energized.
It Makes Me Smile, Laugh, and Ponder
(By Rick Fink) I try to start each day off with reading. In fact, the first thing on my daily “to do” list says, 1) Prep & Read. I read a little bit of everything, books, blogs, articles, etc., covering a variety of topics.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
