Why Do Radio Stations Struggle To Hire New Sellers?
(By Laurie Kahn) I continue to hear from hiring managers that they "really need someone in media" to fill their sales jobs. I get it. It is much easier to hire someone who understands the business and can hit the streets running. There are several reasons why this is unrealistic.
KLOS Crushes Fundraising Record
Meruelo Media's KLOS-FM in Los Angeles and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have announced that their two-day St. Jude Rocks Radiothon raised $1,028,526 in 26 hours, a new record for the station.
Young Broadcasters Show Their Heart
The crew at Seton Hall University’s WSOU-FM recently volunteered at the Community Foodbank of New Jersey to help sort and package food for distribution to food pantries, soup kitchens, and families throughout the Garden State.
Twins Extend With WCCO
Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins have signed a multiyear broadcast extension through the 2023 season with WCCO-AM. The station will continue serving as the flagship of the Twins.
NAB Attendance Tracking Well
With the coronavirus becoming the biggest news story in the nation we checked in with the folks at the NAB to get an update on how they were preparing. Over 100,000 people travel to Las Vegas every year to attend the event in April. Here's what the NAB told us.
Spreading The Word About The Virus
WARM-FM Hubbard Seattle PD Ron Harrell and afternoon host AJ are doing their part to get the word out about the virus. Both took to the streets of Seattle to hand out hand sanitizers, they say, to help minimize coronavirus fears.
WDRV To Provide Vets With Service Dogs
WDRV-FM’s Sherman & Tingle Show raised over $92,000 during their third annual “Give a Vet a Pet” campaign. In partnership with the 1 Pet - 1 Vet charitable organization, the show raised the money to provide dogs to local veterans suffering from PTSD.
Seattle Host Blames Virus Spread on Homeless
KTTH-AM PM Drive host Jason Rantz told Fox News the homeless situation in Washington state may be to blame for the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Six people have died from the virus in that state. Here's what Rantz told Tucker Carlson.
Rosenberg Disinvited To University Event
Sid Rosenberg, Bernie & Sid In The Morning, 77 WABC, will not be talking about the 2020 election at an upcoming event at Seton Hall University. The March 10 event will still be held, but without the co-host.
Ranon Named VP External Affairs At NAB
Liliana Ranon has joined the NAB as VP of External Affairs. Ranon will be responsible for managing NAB’s partnerships with third-party groups on legislative and regulatory issues affecting local broadcasters.
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