Two Hosts Out at KNBR
Tom Tolbert tweeted the news that both Larry Krueger and Rod Brooks are no longer working for KNBR. Both had been co-hosting the show with Tolbert since 2019 and had been with the station since the 90's. KNBR is owned by Cumulus.
A Look Back at The 2022 Country Radio Seminar
(By Mike McVay) First and foremost, everyone appeared to be happy to be back together again in-person. In full disclosure, I serve on the Board of Directors for the Country Radio Broadcasters AKA CRB.
Warming Up Cold-Calls!
(By Rick Fink) As we have touched on in past articles, cold-calling on new businesses for many reps and especially new reps can prove to be a difficult and frightening task. Most research will tell you that cold-calling results in about a 1-3% success rate; warm calls generate a 30-60% success rate.
9 Ways To Encourage Radio Sellers Toward Growth
(By Loyd Ford) Everyone wants to win. Managers forget this because they often want what they want. If you have local sellers not reaching their goals, start with these concepts and build a roadmap to the promised land of higher sales.
Your PD Can Boost Sales
(By Marc Greenspan) Your Program Director can be a secret weapon to grow sales, especially from non-radio advertisers. Your programming wizard may not know how to prospect, conduct a CNA, price, or close … but they can be a valuable resource to making a deal happen with someone who is not presently a client.
Big Money Raised For Tonga
South Seas Broadcasting’s 3 stations in American Samoa recently held a week-long Tonga Relief Drive, including a radiothon, for folks in the nearby Pacific nation of Tonga. Tonga was devastated by a volcanic eruption and tsunami in January. A total of over $250,000 was raised to assist with recovery efforts.
Rascoe Named Host of Weekend Edition
NPR has selected Ayesha Rascoe to host its Sunday morning edition of Weekend Edition Sunday, which is heard on 794 public radio stations. Before joining NPR, Rascoe worked for Reuters.
New Milwaukee Urban Alt Channel
WYMS-88.9FM in Milwaukee is offering HYFIN, a new Urban Alternative channel. The non-commercial Radio Milwaukee station offering will feature multiple styles of Black music.
N.Y. Finger Lakes Region Radiothon
More than $13,000 was raised by Lite Rock 97.3 (WYXL-FM) Ithaca. The Wine & Dine Radiothon benefits the United Way of Tompkins County.
D.C. United Broadcast Agreement
104.7 WONK-FM will broadcast Major League Soccer's D.C. United games this season. The Spanish broadcasts will be carried on the iHeartRadio App.
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