ABC Ramping Up Programming For COVID-19
In addition to TV coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak, there’ll be new daily programs on ABC News Radio and a bonus edition of the Start Here podcast on March 7.
BIA Revises Political Ad Forecast – Up, Of Course
BIA Advisory Services has raised its Local Political Advertising Forecast to $7.1 billion in 2020 from an earlier estimate of $6.6 billion. Estimated political spending on local radio went from $312 million to $337.3 million. Guess who's getting the most?
Are You Prepared For Tomorrow’s Brand Influencers?
Learn crucial insights you absolutely need to know to understand, target, and influence tomorrow's influencers at Radio Ink's Hispanic Radio Conference, March 25-26 in Miami. Get ideas on how to connect with millennials today and tomorrow.
The Purpose Of A Salesperson
(By Jeffrey Wolinsky) What if I told you the purpose of a corporation isn’t only to maximize profits? You'd probably say it’s not much of a corporation. However, in August of last year, that's exactly what a group of the most powerful CEOs from corporations across the U.S. said.
It’s That Time Of Year Again For WJPZ Alumni
The WJPZ Alumni Association of the Syracuse University student-operated CHR radio station, will hold its 35th Annual Birthday Banquet on Saturday, March 7. It marks the 35th year of WJPZ on the FM band.
31 Days Left To Enter Radio Mercury Awards
The Radio Mercury Awards is the biggest, richest, creative competition for radio, with multiple award opportunities for radio stations/groups. The Awards event will be held June 4 at SONY HALL in New York City. Deadline for entries is Friday, April 3.
In Case You Missed It At CRS 2020…
Country Radio Seminar’s uncut session content — such as panels and educational handouts — is now available for streaming at CountryRadioSeminar.com. CRS 2020 registrants can find handouts, videos, and audio under the “CRS 2020” tab.
Welton To Receive 2020 NAB Radio Engineering Award
The NAB will present the NAB Engineering Achievement Awards at the 2020 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Nautel Limited’s Jeff Welton will receive the radio award at the We Are Broadcasters Celebration.
Thank You Bonnie Lucas
Lucas is retiring from WHO in Des Moines after being part of the Van and Bonnie for the past 25 years. Lucas got the job after an open audition at the station back in 1992.
Kidd Kraddick Show Returns To Houston
Starting Monday Houstonians will once again be able to hear The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show thanks to a deal between YEA Networks and Radio One’s KROI, RadioNOW 92.1.
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