Baseball is Back. And It’s Easy To Find. On The Radio
That's what New York Daily News writer Bob Raissmann says in his latest column. You can always find baseball on radio. Raissman was writing about how Major League Baseball has cut so many TV and streaming deals gouging fans for as much money as they possible can.
Happy To Be Heading Back To Vegas
The NAB show returns live to Las Vegas this month, beginning on the 23rd. On Sunday, April 24th, at The Mayfair Supper Club in The Bellagio Hotel, a special reception called Cocktails and Conversations is being hosted by several radio industry companies. Here are all the details.
Townsquare Trenton Makes Two New Hires
WPST-FM In Trenton announced on Friday that Gianna Oakley (pictured) has been hired as Morning Show Producer for Chris & The Crew and Austyn Fennell is the new Afternoon Drive host and APD.
CBA Returns With Live Awards Ceremoney
On Saturday, the Colorado Broadcasters Association returned to a live Awards of Excellence Gala to recognize Colorado’s best broadcasters. Over 400 broadcasters gathered at the Denver Grand Hyatt. Colorado Public Radio's KCFR-FM was named metro market station of the year.
Long-Time Illinois Host Dies
WDWS, Champaign, IL host Jim Turpin died Sunday at the age of 90. Turpin called Illini football and men’s basketball for 42 years, retiring from the booth in 2002. He was VP/GM of WDWS and WHMS in Champaign and for years hosted WDWS’ “Penny For Your Thoughts” through 2017.
What’s It Worth? Ask for It!
(By Rick Fink) Here’s a scenario. A media rep meets with a client, completes the fact-finding meeting, and the client tells the rep, “I would like to promote this event or this area of my business, and here is my budget. Let me know what you come up with.”
Be A Great Advocate For Radio
(By Marc Greenspan) Can you recite the main benefits of radio advertising without notes? Can you compare and contrast the value of your audience vs. that of other media? Do you know the strengths of each radio station in your market?
Phone Call Dos and Don’ts
(By Mike McVay) Listening to a lot of News/Talk and Sports/Talk Radio lately has me scratching my head. What I’ve been hearing has set-off a flashing yellow light on my entertainment dashboard.
The 21st Century Radio I Can Awards
(By Loyd Ford) In today’s radio world, there is a lot of noise and downward pressure, especially in sales. In a world that is already littered with rejection, even more downward pressure brought on by 2+ years of Covid World makes for a messy situation.
Schemmel Back On Rockies Network
Veteran sports broadcaster Jerry Schemmel has returned to the KOA Colorado Rockies Radio Network. He will share play-by-play and color analyst duties with Jack Corrigan. He returns after a two-year hiatus.
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