Marketron’s RadioTraffic Back Online
And the company reported last night that it's safe to use. RadioTraffic is Marketron's cloud-based traffic and billing system. Marketron was hit with a cyberattack over the weekend that CEO Jim Howard says came from a Russian organization called Blackmatter.
Guaranty Media Launches Podcast Network
Baton Rouge radio company Guaranty Media has launched a new podcast network. The company owns 4 stations in Baton Rouge, the new podcast network has 6 shows. More details on the network, including an interview with Digital Content Director Jay Parker, can be found HERE.
Could The Marketron Cyberattack Have Been Avoided?
Greg Scasny is the CTO of Cigent Technology, a company that specializes in preventing cyberattacks. He is also the luncheon speaker at Radio Ink's Forecast 2022. We reached out to Scasny about the Marketron attack to get his thoughts on what radio stations should expect as Marketron deals with the situation.
Former Eastman Radio Rep Chip White Passes
White's family posted the sad news to Facebook of White's passing after he suffered a stroke. In addition to over 15 years at Eastman, White also worked for Salem and Cumulus.
Stop Pitching Spot-Only Proposals Now
(By Michelle Wilken) You’re aware that “radio is one of the most powerful mediums in the U.S., with a weekly reach of “around 82.5% among adults,” according to Statista. So, why am I telling you to stop pitching only spots to your advertisers?
Keith Urban Honored By CRB
Keith Urban is the recipient of the 2021 CRB Artist Career Achievement Award. The award will be presented during the Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Awards Ceremony October 13 in Nashville.
Kathy With a K Joins KPOI
105.9 FM The Wave, Honolulu has added long-time island radio personality 'Kathy with a K' to the line-up. She has been part of the Hawaii entertainment scene for nearly three-decades.
National Security Scandal
Leonard 'Fat Leonard' Francis is the focus of the nine-part podcast into one of the largest national security breaches involving the U.S. Navy in decades. Host Tom Wright tells the story of how the defense contractor made millions of dollars through corrupt deals.
Cumulus Adds Two New SVP’s
Doug Cohn (left) and Bruce Gilbert (right), have been named to newly created positions across Music & Entertainment and Sports. Cohn has been named Senior Vice President, Music & Entertainment, Content and Audience. Gilbert has been named Senior Vice President Sports, Content and Audience.
Corus Programmer Joins Webinar
Benztown and P1 Media Group will host a free webinar featuring Ronnie Stanton, National Director of Music and Regional PD for Corus Entertainment. The webinar is set for September 23.















