Robbins Back And Better Than Ever
Several years ago, shortly after signing a syndication deal, 59-year old Peoria radio host Scott Robbins had a massive heart attack. He needed 5 bypass surgeries and was stuck in a hospital for 5 months.
NYPR Names Interim CEO
Current New York Public Radio COO Depelsha McGruder will be named interim CEO once Laura Walker leaves NYPR at the end of the month, after 23 years as President and CEO.
Geico Still Radio’s Biggest Advertiser
No change at the summit of the Media Monitors list of the top national radio advertisers… again. Geico stays number one.
Rubio A Real Catch For Dallas Stations
Spanish-language broadcasting company LBI Media has named Tomas Rubio the new PD for KNOR La Raza 93.7FM, KBOC Luna 98.3FM, and KZZA La Ranchera 106.7FM in Dallas.
Connect With Your Audience!
(By James Bahm) In this column, I'll focus on imaging/positioning: the liners you hear between songs, what the on-air personalities say, and the phrase that gets repeated most often. AKA: Your Marketing Strategy!
Honorees Named For Special Event
It’s Entercom’s way of saluting philanthropic efforts: News Radio 1020 KDKA’s (KDKA-AM) seventh annual “Larry Richert Honors our Hometown Heroes” in Pittsburgh.
$200K For St. Jude? No Problem!
The team at WPCV have gone all out and raised a massive total to help the kids at St. Jude. The final total topped what they raised last year.
Triton Lands Belgian Client
Triton Digital has been selected by Belgium’s leading commercial media company, MEDIALAAN – de Persgroep Publishing, to power the delivery, monetization, and measurement of its streaming audio content.
Meet Radio’s National Treasure
Paul Howard has been in radio for 71 years. He's been selling radio for 55 years. Paul is 92 years old and still going strong. Dale Miller is the CEO of The West Virginia Radio Corporation where Paul works. “I’ve been making a living from radio since 1968 and still feel like a rookie next to Paul. If radio had a Mount Rushmore you’d have to start with Paul Howard. He is the one of the very best of all time.”
The Bobby Bones Advantage
(By Ronald Robinson) During his radio show, Bobby enjoys the company of a colorful bunch of talented ne’er-do-wells every time he hits the air. Those marvelous personalities are bantering back & forth with each other on a continuous basis.
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Lifetime Leadership Award Honoree Harvey Nagler
The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
