My 7-Minute Shock Block
(By Ronald Robinson) As a critic of the methods in which contemporary radio is being programmed in the areas of talent and commercial writing, I regularly monitor stations around the country. Here are my latest findings...
Radio Talent Institute Underway in Kentucky
The KBA WKU Radio Talent Institute is now taking place on the Western Kentucky University campus. Taking on the opening session was Chris Lytle of Instant Sales Training
No Performance Without Measurement
(By Jeff McHugh) Whether it is your career or your life, measure whatever you want to improve. To reach lofty goals set for your radio show or podcast, measure the steps leading you to success and you will likely get there.
The Power of Rush
He does it sparingly but when he does do it his listeners respond in a big way. Rush Limbaugh called on his massive listening audience to purchase a Betsy Ross t-shirt after the Nike/Colin Kapernick controversy. So far, over 100,000 of these t-shirts have been sold, and $1.5 raised for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation from the shirt sales.
New Ops Manager For Hubbard St. Louis
Word comes from Market Manager John Kijowski that Tommy Mattern is his new Operations Manager in St. Louis. Mattern said, "I look forward to working with our local programmers and our sales staffs to strengthen our ratings and grow our revenue at these five big brands.”
Staudt Exits iHeart, Starts Jam Street Media
Matty Staudt has left his role as VP of Podcast Programming at iHeartRadio to become President of his new company, Jam Street Media, focusing on podcasts for brands, talent coaching, and consulting for businesses entering the podcast space.
Host Bitten By Shark While Vacationing
Melissa Chase co-hosts mornings for Summitt Media's WURV-FM in Richmond. She's on vacation in Sunset Beach, North Carolina this week where she's really going out of her way to get some great content for the show when she returns Monday.
Saga Employee Celebrates 50 Years With Station
Because "I just love radio." That's what WHMP-FM Massachusetts Traffic Manager Barbara Kuschka told The Daily Hampshire Gazette when writer Dusty Christensen asked her why she never left the radio station.
iHeart Back In Business On Wall Street
iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman and COO Richard Bressler rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ in New York City Thursday to commemorate the listing of the Company’s Class A common stock. The stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker “IHRT.” As you can see, by the picture that follows, the two executives brought along just a few of their friends...
EMF Names Reeves New CEO
Educational Media Foundation — parent company of K-LOVE and Air1 Contemporary Christian radio networks — has named Bill Reeves, founder and President of the WTA Group, as CEO.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
