The Value of Nostalgia
(Mike McVay) In a recent “Top Secret” marketing and advertising offsite, a Coca-Cola executive shared many valuable insights. One of the most poignant was that they recognize that nostalgia resonates with 18-to 34-year-olds. Particularly nostalgia from the 1980s and 1990s.
Put Me In, Coach!
(John Shomby) Coaching air talent is a time-consuming, ever-changing job, and you must be committed 100% to each individual to make it work. For the super busy PDs out there (and who isn’t?), how can you be an effective coach with all the “noise” around you?
FCC Issues Cybersecurity Warning After Houston Barix Hack
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is reminding broadcasters of their responsibility to secure network systems following a cyberattack that hijacked Gow Media’s ESPN 97.5 (KFNC) signal in Houston and aired racist messages during a live NFL broadcast.
Red Apple Expands Long Island Network With Another AM Buy
Red Apple Media is expanding its Long Island presence with the purchase of WLID-AM in Patchogue, NY, and two FM translators in Brentwood from a Spanish-language Christian broadcaster, taking 77WABC and 107.1 WLIR across the South Shore.
Will Payne to Succeed Vance Harrison as OAB President in 2026
The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters has named Payne Media Group owner Will Payne as its next President, succeeding outgoing OAB President Vance Harrison following his impending retirement at the organization’s 2026 Annual Convention.
CMG Atlanta Stations Generate 20,000 Meals for the Community
Cox Media Group Atlanta partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to collect 10,700 pounds of food ahead of Thanksgiving. The four-station effort created 20,128 meals for food-insecure individuals across Georgia, thanks to listeners and sponsors.
Saga Lafayette Finds 169,000 Meals for Indiana Families
Saga Communications’ Lafayette Media Group raised more than 169,000 meals for Food Finders Food Bank during its annual Feed The Need Day on November 26. All five stations broadcast from local supermarket locations to collect food and monetary donations.
Connecticut’s Soft Rock 106.5 Picks Joan Dylan for Middays
Full Power Radio's Soft Rock 106.5 (WBMW) has brought established Connecticut radio personality Joan Dylan aboard as the station's new midday host. Dylan has over thirty years of experience across Hartford, Fairfield, and the Shoreline.
Months After Host’s Death, ‘The Money Pit’ To Air Final Show
After more than two decades, The Money Pit will air its final broadcast at the end of the month. The nationally syndicated home improvement program will conclude its run following the passing of co-founder and host Tom Kraeutler at age 65 earlier this year.
iHeartMedia Elevates Mike McGuinness to CFO Role
iHeartMedia has announced that Executive Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer Mike McGuinness will be promoted to Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, taking a set of C-Suite duties off the plate of Richard Bressler.
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