April Shibley Joins WCTK
Shibley has joined WCTK-FM in Providence, RI, as Promotions Manager. She previously served in the same capacity for Cumulus Media (WNSH, WPLJ, WNBM, and WABC) in New York City.
4 Ways To Overcome An Ad Agency’s Ugly Baby
(By Barry Cohen) It always makes you wonder: if mom’s so pretty and dad’s so handsome, how did they get this ugly baby? The same holds true for advertising agencies. They may have beautiful offices and wonderful accounts, but not everything they produce comes out so attractive.
Sales Success Using A Team Approach
(By Laurie Kahn) While the goal is always to staff open positions as quickly as possible, in a market where it creates a huge challenge there are other options. We are seeing more industries going to a team approach in their sales departments.
Celebrating Andy’s Life Just The Way He’d Have Wanted
Radio personality Andy Preston died unexpectedly on April 10, 2019 at the age of 63. But his friends, family, and colleagues want to do something more than the usual and are organizing a "celebration of life" party.
“Branding” Is A Dangerous Gig
(By Ronald Robinson) The premise of the branding exercise is to influence the mind of the consumer. This becomes a situation akin to handling sensitive explosives – dangerous at all times and only functional when that which is supposed to be blown up, is.
Housing Show Primed For Syndication
Portland station AM 860 “The Answer” is the latest station to add Around The House With Eric G. to its lineup as the show heads into syndication.
FM Translator Rule Changes. It’s Complicated.
(By John Garziglia) Last week, the FCC Chairman released a draft proposed Report and Order, to be considered at the May 9 Commission meeting, amending the FCC’s rules regarding FM translator interference. Here's a greatly simplified description of the FCC’s imminent rule changes, and the ramifications for both existing FM stations and FM translators.
Podcast Preview From That Science Guy
Stitcher has released the trailer for Science Rules! with Bill Nye, which premieres May 16 and is hosted by the popular scientist and educator, along with co-host S. Corey Powell (editor of Discover magazine).
Pandora Purchase Hurts Sirius In Q1
CEO James Meyer said he cannot think of a more exciting time to be at SiriusXM. "We are right where we want to be and moving very fast." Investors didn't agree, sending the stock for a tumble Wednesday.
(2018) iHeart Wins The Top 10 Battle
The top 10 revenue-generating stations took in a whopping $458 million in 2018, according to BIA. iHeart captured the most revenue, $228 million from five stations.















