July 4 Radio Ad Rankings Slow Down, Even As AM/FM Performs
Progressive has returned to the top of Media Monitors’ latest Spot Ten Radio rankings for the week of June 30 to July 6, narrowly reclaiming the No. 1 position it has held for the majority of 2025 from The Home Depot in a hot battle for Independence Day airwaves.
WJR Adds Well-Known Detroit Voice to Weekday Afternoons
Detroit television personality Ryan Ermanni is joining WJR AM 760, taking weekday afternoons on the Cumulus Media talk station as of July 7. Ermanni is widely recognized for his work at FOX 2 Detroit, where he served as co-host of The Nine.
NAB Coalition Asks Carr To ‘Delete’ EAS Hardware-Only Mandate
One day before FCC Chairman Brendan Carr unveiled his "Build America" Agenda, the NAB and a coalition of major radio stakeholders met with his office to continue their campaign for the use of software-based Emergency Alert System encoders and decoders.
It’s Not Only What You Learn, It’s What You Do
(Loyd Ford) Sales success isn’t found in books or seminars - it’s built in the trenches. While learning is useful, true progress comes from preparation, relentless outreach, and consistent value delivery. It’s showing up with solutions, even when there’s no immediate gain for you.
Find the Hidden Clues for Better Commercials
(Jeffrey Hedquist) I’ve been poring over lots of filled-out client briefs lately. Even though I designed the questions, they don’t always provide everything I need to create commercials that work. Here are some things I’ve done that may give you ideas.
HardDrive Radio’s Lou Brutus Set For Sturgis Rally Host Gig
HardDrive Radio host and BruteHawke Industries Co-Founder Lou Brutus is hitting the road this summer for a slate of high-profile live appearances at major rock events, including Rock Fest in Wisconsin and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.
Iowa Public Radio Music Director Al Schares Steps Down
Iowa Public Radio Music Program Director Al Schares has stepped down from his full-time role after three decades. Schares joined KUNI in the early 1980s, starting in classical programming before rising to music director for both classical and contemporary formats.
GKB’s 2025 Moser Radiothon Raises $163K for Wisconsin Kids
Good Karma Brands' 2025 John Moser Children’s Radiothon wrapped on June 27 with a record-setting $163,218.43 raised for 15 local nonprofits helping kids in the Dodge County, WI, area. The 27-hour broadcast aired live on 95.3 WBEV and 1430 ESPN.
As Investigations Continue, CapRadio Projects Break-Even Year
Marking a pivotal moment in the Sacramento station’s efforts to stabilize after a high-profile financial crisis and leadership scandal, Capital Public Radio’s Board of Directors has approved a $12 million operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Price Is In on EMF’s Deal for 98.7 The Shark In Tampa
The sale price is in for Beasley Media Group’s deal to offload 98.7 The Shark (WPBB) to Educational Media Foundation. Notably, the figure comes in close to what the broadcaster offered for a contested station deal in St. Louis earlier this year.
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