Why Ron Chapman Was An All-Time Great
(By Ken Benson) The Dallas-Fort Worth radio market has been the home to some of radio’s all-time greats, including Steve Harvey, Tom Joyner, Kidd Kraddick, and the legendary Ron Chapman. So, what made Chapman so great and why did he leave such an indelible mark on Dallas radio listeners?
Johnson Is Moving To Raleigh
Curtis Media Group has hired Matt Johnson as PD of PULSE-FM (WPLW/WWWPL) in Raleigh. Johnson has programmed stations in Naples, Salt Lake City and most recently, KSLZ in St Louis. Johnson replaces Jud Heussler who took a job with CMG in Jacksonville.
Top Honors For 90.5 WESA News
The 90.5 WESA newsroom is the recipient of eight first place Keystone Media Awards. The awards for the Pittsburgh NPR station were presented by the Pennsylvania News Media Association.
WLNK Flips In Charlotte
The Link has flipped to WLNX MIX 107.9. Radio One has acquired the station from Audacy and flipped the format to music from the '90s, 2000s and Today'.
Today Is Your Only Opportunity
(By Loyd Ford) Today is your only opportunity. There is a difference between being ‘on the air’ (this is a status update) and making authentic local impact.
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.
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