This Is Radio’s Real 21st Century Opportunity
(By Loyd Ford) Local business owners have the same challenge as everyone else in 2021: They must draw more customers. If a pandemic has come and is going, how does the change in consumer behavior impact what local business owners need?
The Reason for Callers; The Listener
(By Mike McVay) The reason to talk to a listener on the air is for the listener. It’s not for that specific caller.
Radio Cares Deadline is Tomorrow
The deadline to join more than 200 stations for the April 14th Radio Cares: Feeding America Radiothon is tomorrow, April 13 at www.RadioCares.org. The radiothon to relieve hunger in America is presented by the Independent Broadcasters Association and Feeding America.
Elevate Your Star Power
(By Randy Lane) In an email conversation this week, my friend and Jockline Daily and Morning Show Boot Camp creator, Don Anthony, and I mused over this question: Why do morning shows like BJ & Migs, Dave Ryan, and Toucher & Rich’s star power rise much higher than others?
Kirk Lands WABC Rush Slot
77WABC Radio, along with 107.1 FM WLIR, have added Charlie Kirk to the lineup. The Salem Radio Network host will take over the Rush time slot, Noon to 3 PM ET, beginning Monday, April 12th.
Steve Ardolina Joins Salem
Steve Ardolina is the new Operations Director for Salem Media Philadelphia. The group includes WFIL AM 560, AM 990 The Answer and Salem Surround-Philadelphia.
Where Does Mary Quass Rank On Our List?
The NRG CEO is a regular either near - or at - the top of Radio Ink's Best Leaders in Radio List. Our 2021 top 20 list is out and Quass is in the top five once again, according to her peers in the industry.
Bring Business Etiquette Back…PLEASE!
(By Buzz Knight) An email was received with no response, a phone call was not returned, a collaboration ends with no explanation. Productivity in business can be measured in various shapes and sizes but nothing can bring the spirit of a venture to a halt like these nagging aspects of simple communication.
Getting The Word Out Using Radio
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has awarded more than $300,000 to Native Public Media and to KTSU-FM, a public radio station licensed to a Historically Black College and University, to coordinate COVID-19 public outreach campaigns to 51 public stations serving Native and Black communities.
Masked Man Picks Up Two Top Ten Markets
WLEY-FM, Chicago and KMVK, Dallas will now carry Erazno Y LA Chokolata in afternoon drive. The program is syndicated by HRN Media Network.
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