Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: No Dump Like Snow Dump
(Paige Nienaber) This has been a Wacky Week for Weather(™), and radio has always been great at taking Meteorological Moments(™ pending) and providing valuable information and resources while, sometimes, having some fun.
The Untapped Sales Category Sitting Right Off the Interstate
(Josh Brown) In most radio sales departments, the same categories get worked over and over again — auto, healthcare, retail, and restaurants. They’re solid. They’re dependable. But they’re also crowded, competitive, and often price-sensitive.
Rick Rizzs Sets 2026 as Farewell Season in Mariners Radio Booth
As the Seattle Mariners mark their fiftieth season in 2026, radio broadcaster Rick Rizzs will also mark his final year in the booth, closing a career that spans four decades and made him the longest-tenured voice in the franchise's history.
NYSBA Honors Sid Rosenberg With Service to New York Award
As his show celebrated a decade on New York City's 77WABC, Sid Rosenberg was recognized with the New York State Broadcasters Association's Service to New York Award during an on-air presentation on Tuesday from NYSBA President Dave Donovan.
New Morning, New Boss: Garret Doll Takes Lead at 97.5 WOKQ
Townsquare Media has named Garret Doll Brand Manager of 97.5 WOKQ, adding morning show hosting duties at the Portsmouth, NH-based Country outlet. Doll’s first missive: building the station’s full on-air team, beginning with his own morning show co-host.
BMI Legal Leadership Transition Secured With Schoenfeld
BMI announces Pam Schoenfeld as SVP and Chief Legal Officer, reporting to CEO Mike O’Neill directly. Schoenfeld succeeds Stuart Rosen, who continues in a consulting capacity as SVP and Senior Legal Advisor until his retirement in June.
CRS Sets ‘Cycle of A Song’ Lineups for 2026
Country Radio Seminar has announced the Cycle of A Song lineup for the Digital Music Summit during CRS 2026 in Nashville. The sessions examine how songs progress from creation through commercial and chart success using case studies and industry participation insights.
FCC Steps Up Pirate Radio Fight as SCOTUS Review Looms
Even as its enforcement authority faces legal uncertainty, the FCC's crackdown on pirate radio is not letting up. In its sixth annual report to Congress under the PIRATE Act, the Commission outlines another year of stepped-up action against unlicensed broadcasters.
When the Weather Turns Bad
Millions have been impacted by the winter storm that moved across the Mountains, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast this past weekend. The large amounts of...
5 Interview Questions Every Radio Manager Should Be Asking
(John Shomby) Most radio job interviews sound like a rerun: "Tell me about yourself." "What are your strengths?" "What’s your greatest accomplishment?" But if you’re trying to find the right fit in today’s radio business, the same old questions won’t get you there.
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