Social Media; Mistakes Talent Make
(By Mike McVay) “Words are like bullets. You can’t take them back.” That’s a quote that’s attributed to a number of brilliant authors, business leaders and politicians. I don’t know who first said it to me, but it was said in regard to what’s said on-the-air.
When the Buyer Says No
(By Charlie Sislen) Agencies frequently control a great deal of a sales person’s success or failure. These transactional dollars can make or break your month, quarter, and most importantly your year. While agencies may wield some of this power, they are not invincible.
FCC EEO Webinar
Telecom lawyer Gregg Skall will be featured in the next Independent Broadcasters Association webinar program. The FCC EEO Rules and How to Survive Them is set for Thursday.
Retired To Hired
WWJ-AM reporter Vickie Thomas, who retired April 29, will become Communications Director for the City of Detroit. She spent 30 years at the station.
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NRG Media Promotes Jon Albrecht
Jon Albrecht has been promoted from Senior Account Executive to Sales Manager. He will oversee the four station Wausau/Stevens Point, WI cluster.
Jenny Valliere Joins WTMX
Chicago’s 101.9 THE MIX (WTMX) has hired Jenny Valliere as Music Director and Midday Personality. Valliere joins Hubbard Radio from KZIA Z102.9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Beasley Bounces Detroit Line-Up
Beasley Media Group is making some changes at 105.1 The BOUNCE (WMGC). Zannie Glover will move from afternoons to the morning show and J Steele will return to hosting afternoon drive, full-time.
Angela Liu Appointed Chair
WBUR-FM has a new chair of its Community Advisory Board. Angela Liu becomes chair on July 1, replacing Peter Fiedler whose term ends on June 30.
Marconi Winner Accused of Airing Satanic Music
One of the most well-known college radio stations in the country is being accused of attacking the Catholic faith and airing satanic music. WSOU in New Jersey is the college radio station at Seton Hall University. The format is rock. The group protesting is called shutdownwsou.
Today’s 50 And Over Station Spotlight
This week we sent out an A.P.B. for stations around the country, 50 years of age or older, that have carried the same format. The response has been overwhelming. Over the next few weeks - maybe even months - we're going to give you the lowdown on all of those stations. Here's GM Michael Dukes telling us about KFAR-AM, in Alaska, which went on the air in 1939
Our Print Magazine: Radio Ink
Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
