Being More Than Radio – Part 1
(Mike McVay) As one of my young wizardly friends once asked, “If radio was invented after the internet, what would it be like today?” Pondering that of late led me to visit with three bright minds who are making a difference with media-centric platforms and ask them.
The Courage to Keep Attacking
(John Shomby) I was never much of a soccer fan. The low scoring never held my attention. Then came this summer's World Cup. Then came this summer's World Cup. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn't watching success. I was watching persistence.
Programmer and Format Consultant Mike Marino Dead At 60
Mike Marino built a career on adaptability, moving fluidly between Rhythmic AC, Modern AC, and Urban AC radio at stations coast to coast. Industry colleagues are now remembering him following his death Thursday after a private battle with cancer.
Atlanta’s B98.5 Completes All-Local Lineup With Otis Maher
Otis Maher spent months off the Atlanta airwaves after October's iHeartMedia layoffs. Now he's back on the air at Cox Media Group's B98.5 (WSB-FM) as nighttime host, completing an all-local weekday lineup. He also serves as as Production Manager for the cluster.
Paul O’Malley Exits Charleston GM Seat For Higher Saga Role
Saga Communications is shifting one of its market leaders into a corporate growth role. Paul O'Malley moves from President and General Manager of Charleston Media Solutions to Senior Vice President of Revenue Development, taking on Saga's digital revenue strategy.
Kelly Ford Leaving Long Island for Dual DMV Posts at iHeart
Kelly Ford joins Washington, D.C.'s 98.7 WMZQ and Baltimore, MD's 93.1 WPOC as Music Director and Afternoon Host. Ford joins from Connoisseur Media's 103.1 The Wolf (WWWF) on Long Island, where she has been since July 2024.
A Sales Team’s Ten Commandments for Winning
(Lord Ford) While it may not be chiseled into stone tablets or the subject of a Charlton Heston movie, there are ten commandments your sales team should follow to drive revenue growth. Unlike the original ten, breaking these won't get you smote, just outsold.
SuperTalk Mississippi’s Radiothon Delivers For Palmer Home
SuperTalk Mississippi's listeners turned out again this year for Palmer Home for Children. The network's 14th annual Radiothon aired live from Palmer's campus outside of Hernando, featuring testimonies from the children, staff, and supporters the event exists to help.
TM Studios, Mix 96.5 Reunite For New Jingle Pack
TM Studios and Mix 96.5 Brand Manager JR Ammons are working together again, this time on a new jingle package for Audacy's Houston Hot AC station. The package, called "Mix Hot AC 2," is already on air on KHMX and is now available for syndication.
Entravision CEO Christenson Adds Chairman Title
Michael Christenson is adding a new title to his role at Entravision Communications. The company's Board of Directors named the CEO as Chairman on July 16, with Paul Zevnik resigning as Board Chair to become lead independent director as part of the transition.
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