Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK-FM Taps Legends For Veterans
Philadelphia’s WMGK-FM will broadcast the John DeBella Annual Radiothon live from in front of the National Constitution Center on Friday, June 16, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. At the same time, the station will conduct a series of eBay auctions accessible via wmgk.com.
Should Translators Be Allowed to Geo-Target?
Recently we've been reporting on the push by GeoBroadcast Solutions at The FCC to allow FM booster stations to hyper-target communities with local programming. Last month we reported that owners of FM translators wanted in on that action and now The FCC is asking for input
Edison Research Returns To CRS
As Country music has found a younger audience to go along with its traditional, older demographic, Edison Research will unveil results from a new study during Country Radio Seminar’s 50th Anniversary event, to be held February 13-15.
Fran Dingeman
Fran Dingeman fell into radio back in 1998 when she heard ABC-TV New York news anchor Ernie Anastos invested in a 6K watt radio station in Malta, New York in Saratoga County where she lived. She dialed him up, said she wanted to work for him, faxed over her resume, and the rest is history.
Coe Promoted By Cumulus In Boise
Cumulus Media’s five-station cluster in Boise has promoted Nick Coe to D.O.S. Coe spent the past year as GSM, overseeing sales for News Talk 670 KBOI, 93.1 The Ticket, and NASH-FM 97.9. In his new role, Coe will now also oversee sales efforts for Classic Rock 96.9 KKGL, and KIZN 92.3.
Do You Have Great Expectations For 2019?
(By Deborah Parenti) Over my years of creating and managing sales structures, as well as coaching sales teams, I was fortunate enough to be exposed to a lot of ideas and time-honored concepts. Here are a few that might help kick-start a day, a week, a month, or a year.
My Interview With Daily Wire Co-Founder Jeremy Boreing
(By Ed Ryan) Has cancel culture gone too far? Last week we told you about how a 15-minute stroll through the hotel hosting Podcast Movement by Conservative talker Ben Shapiro led to a string of apology tweets from the PM Management that had both the podcasting and radio industries buzzing.
Liggins: We Need More Consolidation
That statement always results in mixed reviews from the radio industry. The bigger companies applaud while the smaller companies and independent operators believe consolidation is what's ruining radio. The Radio One CEO says the reason he believes more consolidation is....
WLNK PD Darrin Arriens Dies From Coronavirus
The 30-year radio veteran died Tuesday morning from complications due to COVID-19. Romona from the Matt & Romona morning show reacted to the death of Arriens in a Facebook post which you can listen to HERE. Arriens was only 52.
Wrongful Conviction Podcast Wins Big
Lava for Good Podcasts will be recognized by the first annual Signal Listener’s Choice Awards with nominations for two of its shows, Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng and Wrongful Conviction.