12 Ways To Rapidly Build Relationships With Radio Advertisers
(Loyd Ford) Your best revenue will come from and continue through relationships. It stands to reason that the faster you build relationships successfully, the faster you will grow revenue (and income). Let’s get started together.
Building Your Commercial Campaign as a Continuing Story
(Jeffrey Hedquist) What kind of story would capture the interest of your advertiser’s audience? A twisted fairy tale? An outdoor adventure? An unexpected business case study? A mysterious love story? Pick an appropriate genre. Your starting point for a story could be:
Rochelle Rallies: 2 Ton Radiothon Helps Feeds Hundreds
The 20th Annual 2 Ton Thanksgiving Food Drive, hosted by Rochelle Broadcasting Company's 102.3 The Coyote (WYOT) and SuperHits 93.5 (WRHL-AM), set new records this year with the highest food and cash donations in its history for northern Illinois families.
The Conclave To Make One Last Curtain Call In 2026
Founded as a nonprofit educational organization nearly five decades ago, The Conclave will hold a 45th and final conference in the new year. The forum for broadcasters and students has been on an indefinite hiatus since the pandemic, after a 2023 event was cancelled.
NAB Show Opens Nominations for 2026 Technology Awards
With broadcasting's countdown to Las Vegas on the clock, the NAB is accepting nominations for the 2026 NAB Technology Awards, which recognize excellence in broadcast engineering, digital leadership, and technology innovation for the 2026 NAB Show.
BFOA to Bestow 2026 Golden Mic On VERSANT’s Mark Lazarus
With the biggest night set for March 9 in New York City, the Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor VERSANT CEO and former NBCUniversal Chairman Mark Lazarus with the 2026 Golden Mic Award, recognizing his decades of broadcast leadership and service.
Houston’s SportsTalk 790 Goes Local with Dan and Cole
iHeartMedia Houston’s SportsTalk 790 (KBME) has launched The Morning Drive with Dan and Cole as its new local morning show. The show pairs local natives Dan Mathews and Cole Thompson for conversations on the Astros, Rockets, Texans, and college matchups.
Bonneville Unveils Multi-Market Sports Advertising Network
Bonneville International is uniting its sports coverage across five major markets under the Bonneville Sports Network. The multi-market sports advertising platform is designed to give brands unified access to fans in Washington, Colorado, California, Arizona, and Utah.
Erick Erickson Listeners Donate $265K for Thanksgiving Meals
Compass Media Networks syndicated host Erick Erickson has raised more than $265,000 to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need across the country through its annual partnership with the nonprofit Hungry for a Day, which partners with local food banks.
Bandits & Friends’ Gonzalez to Lead Radio Mercury Awards Jury
The RAB has found its chief judge for the 35th annual Radio Mercury Awards. Bandits & Friends Co-Chief Creative Officer and co-founder, Danny Gonzalez, will oversee the jury in 2026, honoring excellence in radio and audio creative.
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