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Alpha Media's National Director of Digital Content, Ernie Martinez, is to play a dual role having just been named Energy 94.1 (KTFM) Program Director.

(Deborah Parenti) Radio and radio platforms can inspire, and on their best days represent, a uniquely personal connection that not only entertains and informs, but serves as a conduit between humans seeking to peek at the world beyond their immediate neighborhood.

(By Randy Lane) Broadcasters are in the business of attracting and maintaining the audience’s attention. Watch any great documentary, such as Leaving Neverland, RBG, or Won’t You Be My Neighbor and note that the same techniques for keeping viewer’s attention apply to every segment of your show/podcast.

Finding time to find a good salesperson was a challenge for Cromwell Radio Group's Nashville Market Manager Jana Hampton. Managing a sales staff of 10 for the five-station Nashville cluster, as well as being Station Manager for two of the stations, forced Hampton to find different ways to recruit.

(By Bob McCurdy) It’s interesting to note that in spite of the additional audio and video competition, radio is the medium that’s retaining its audience far more effectively than either network or cable television.

(By Loyd Ford) This isn’t about only morning show talent. Sometimes other talent feels overlooked. If you are on the air today, this article can apply to your ambition. This is about any talent who wants to build valuable equity in their home market.

(By James Bahm) If broadcasters want to grow their ratings, command higher rates, and deliver results, they need to respect their audience by not insulting them with crap that they want to pass off as a good spot/creative ad.

Annette Geiser has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeart’s Colorado Springs and Pueblo markets. She will report to Jessica Farias, Market President for iHeartMedia Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

Chicago native Justin Kaufmann will host the return of Extension 720, airing on WGN on select weekday evenings beginning Friday, March 15.

Jacksonville station Planet Radio WWJK has returned to the frequency it used from 2005 to 2010, 107.3 FM, flipping to a Rock format.In addition to the music, the station is bringing back the Lex & Terry morning show and [Chad] Chumley in afternoon drive.