Is Corporate Radio Violating ‘The Cracker Barrel Rule’?
Josh Brown) I’ve wanted to write about this for a couple of weeks now, but I felt like everyone was a bit “Cracker Barrel fatigued.” So, I wanted to wait a bit to share my thoughts on the matter. Cracker Barrel didn't hit the headlines because they reinvented themselves...
Saga Harrisonburg Surpasses $25k Goal For UVA Children’s
The second annual Valley Cares for Kids Radiothon from Saga Communications' Harrisonburg Media Group raised $25,632 for UVA Health Children’s Hospital. The 12-hour event, promoted across the group's eight stations, surpassed its goal in the final hour.
Heather Baumanis, Ethan Aragon Elevated at Skyview
Skyview Networks has announced two more leadership promotions in the company's executive reshuffling, naming Ethan Aragon as Senior Executive Director, Insights, and Heather Baumanis as Executive Director, Business Development and Communications.
Spirit Moves Taylor Mills To Seattle For New Afternoon Role
Christian broadcast group CRISTA Media has hired Taylor Mills as the new afternoon host for Seattle's Spirit 105.3 (KCMS). Mills will also serve as part of the programming team shaping a new morning show for the cluster's Praise 106.5 (KWPZ).
Audacy Partners with MOGL on NIL Sports Marketing
Audacy and MOGL announced a strategic partnership to expand sports marketing opportunities through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorships. The collaboration enables brands to integrate athlete talent into Audacy’s sports audio platforms.
John Bisset Shifts to Inside Sales at Telos Alliance
Telos Alliance announced that long-time broadcast audio sales representative John Bisset will transition from Western US Sales Director to an Inside Sales role beginning November 1. The change continues his work with broadcasters before his eventual retirement.
Bert Weiss Sets Retirement Date As ‘The Bert Show’ Concludes
After 25 years on air, Bert Weiss will retire from The Bert Show this October, ending the Westwood One-syndicated morning program. Weiss launched the show in Atlanta in 2001, expanding into more than two dozen markets and creating a companion podcast.
As US Job Growth Falters, Radio’s Vitality Grows For Recruiters
With economic uncertainty rising and US job growth slowing, a new national study reveals that audio advertising, especially on over-the-air radio, offers unparalleled access to active and passive job seekers, positioning radio as a powerful tool for recruitment marketing.
Smart Glasses Boom Creates a New Opportunity for Radio
As smart glasses gain traction among young, tech-forward consumers, new data from S&P Global Market Intelligence suggests radio has a unique opportunity to meet future audiences exactly where they are: right between their ears.
Radio Isn’t Dead; What About Your Distribution Strategy?
(Mike McVay) Last week, I spoke at the annual conference held by the Arkansas Broadcasters Association on OTA and Streaming content that can generate revenue for radio and TV. I accepted the challenge gladly, but I must admit that I initially struggled…
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