Developing Empathy In A Busy Business World
(By Loyd Ford) One of the calls I received this last week was from a major market radio personality who really wanted to know how we could put more empathy in the management of talent.
Record Fundraiser In Seattle
The Morning Wolf Pack with Matt McAllister raised more than $107K that will be used to provide trained service dogs for four veterans suffering from PTSD. The five day fundraiser will enable Northwest Battle Buddies to adopt, train and deliver the service dogs that cost $25,000 each.
WGN Extends Northwestern Agreement
WGN Radio and Northwestern Athletics have agreed to a five-year broadcast rightsholder extension. The agreement will keep Wildcats football and men’s basketball on the station through the 2025-26 seasons.
Wildcats On Fox Sports Radio Philly
Fox Sports Radio Philadelphia (WDAS) will carry Villanova Football. The agreement with the iHeartMedia station also covers Wildcat Men's Basketball games.
Diversity Symposium At NAB Show
The new NAB Show Diversity Symposium will be a two-part program at the 2021 NAB Show. The Multi-session conference will cover strategies for developing and fostering corporate diversity, equity and inclusion in the media industry.
New South Radio’s Kelly Crocker
Kelly Crocker is the Sales Manager for New South Radio's 6-station cluster in Jackson. General Manager Bob Lawrence says hiring Kelly was the single greatest hire he's made. Here's our Friday interview with Kelly Crocker, Radio Ink's Sales Manager of the Week.
You May Need to Mask up at NAB Show
In addition to showing proof of a COVID-19 vaccination the NAB announced on Thursday that a decision on mask requirements will be made closer to the show. The NAB Show in Las Vegas is October 9-13. The Radio Show is October 13 and 14.
Erickson: Anti-Vaxers Are Idiots
Conservative talker Erick Erickson lost a healthy family member to COVID-19. This week, on his WSB-AM Atlanta program, Erickson said organized efforts to undermine trust in the vaccine was deeply evil and a sin.
Smith to Receive Foundation Honor
Retiring NAB CEO Gordon Smith is the recipient of the 2021 Broadcasters Foundation of America Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award. The annual award is given to a broadcaster "whose work exemplifies innovation, community service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship."
Listening Starts While The Radio is Off
(By Andrew Curran) Radio is driven by employed listeners who commute to work - making Labor Day, radio’s unofficial holiday. Even radio’s best listeners spend 95% of their lives with the radio off.
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