$21K Raised in Wisconsin
The Family Radio Network in Green Bay helped 210 families in the 2nd Annual Christmas Blessing drive. The on air event provided $100 grocery gift cards to local families in need. Partnering with The Salvation Army, The Family Network raised $21,000 for the gift cards.
Teen Musicians Helped In Pittsburgh
91.3 WYEP is presenting Reimagination: The Teen Recording Project. The effort connects teen musicians with professional mentors to record and produce their own original music.
Beasley Promotes In Boston
Brian Schneekloth has been promoted to Director of Sales at the company’s Boston-based radio cluster. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the traditional and interactive sales efforts on behalf of the entire cluster.
A New Sales Leader in New York
Red Apple Media's WABC in New York has promoted James Incorvaia to Local Sales Manager. Incorvaia will also oversee the sales team at the company's Long Island station WLIR-FM. This is a newly created position.
IBA Lines Up Another Partner To Help Indy’s
Greau Creative and the Independent Broadcasters Association are partnering to offer branding, sales and marketing services to IBA Members. The partnership is one of several that the IBA has recently formed to help its members.
New Jersey Radio Icon Passes
Beasley Media Group's WCTC-AM in New Jersey announced that former host Jack Ellery has died at the age of 86. Ellery worked for the station for 44 years, starting out in 1963 as a DJ then hosting mornings.
What do Super Listeners Think of Podcasts?
Super podcast listeners are defined as those who listen to more than five hours of podcasts every week. Edison Research, Ad Results Media and PodcastOne have jointly released a study of one thousand online interviews with super podcast listeners conducted in October.
What Does P&G’s ‘Radio Guy’ Think of Radio?
John Fix, Sr Manager/Media Analyst at Procter & Gamble, known as 'The Radio Guy', at the company, revealed why the company jumped back into audio after a hiatus. Brad Kelly, Managing Director for Nielson Audio spoke with Fix during day one of Radio Ink Forecast LIVE.
All You Need Now is A Voice
jācapps has released an upgrade to their apps for radio. The big upgrade for listeners is they can now open station apps with just a voice command. Jacapps has also created multiple choices for design and layout and improved branding. Ger more information HERE.
57-Year Vet Set to Retire
Entercom Greenville Market Manager Steve Sinicropi made the announcement that December 22nd will be Bob McLain’s last day as full-time afternoon drive host for WYRD-FM. McLain hosted afternoons on the station for 14 years during a 57 year radio career.
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