Slow Jams Spreading Fast
Sunday Night Slow Jams has expanded to 150 total affiliates worldwide. The 150th affiliate is KNEX-FM in Laredo, TX. The number one weekend radio show in America is available through three different formats: Rhythm/Urban, Top 40/Mainstream, and Throwback.
Cumulus Gets More Time
And the reason Cumulus requested more time was to keep others away who may be thinking about filing a competing plan to restructure Cumulus, muddying up the progress made so far.
Stern Might Dispute What Imus Says
If you're a long-time listener to Howard Stern, you know Stern has said that Imus was pretty mean to him when they worked together at WNBC in New York, not the other way around.
Connoisseur Exits Trenton For $17 Million
Jeff Warshaw continues to sell stations. Is he banking cash just in case a few stations come available at the end of this year? On Thursday, Townsquare announced it was buying Connoisseur's three New Jersey stations, WPST-FM 94.5, WNJE-AM 920, and WCHR-AM 1040 for $17 million. In January, Connoisseur sold five stations in Connecticut for $8 million.
Are You In The Sales Zone
(By Lisa Thal) A famous phrase in the American vernacular, especially when it comes to professional sports, is “in the zone.” In sales, we too experience those “in the zone” moments, mainly when three particular conditions are in play...
Enabling Automotive Dealers Is “Automatic” For SiriusXM
SiriusXM is doubling down on the connected car thanks to developments by Automatic Labs, a SiriusXM company, delivering a combination of connected vehicle services for a net cost as low as $40/vehicle (including device and introductory 6-month subscription).
Have You Misinterpreted The Data?
(By Roy Williams) Here’s how I explain the cognitive bias that has become so alarmingly evident: “The intellect can always find logic to justify what the heart has already decided. Consequently, data is often used in the same way that a drunk man uses a lamppost: for support, not for illumination.”
Finn Taking His Executive Talents To Vermont
West Virginia Public Broadcasting CEO and Executive Director Scott Finn will leave in May to become President and CEO of Vermont Public Radio. Finn has led WVPB for the past five years.
Radio Earns A Windfall For Granite State Vets
NewsRadio 610 and NewsRadio 96.7 have announced that the New Hampshire Today morning show’s fourth annual “Make 12 Hours Count” radiothon raised over $160,000 to benefit Veterans Count, an organization that provides assistance to New Hampshire veterans, service members, and their families.
New ABC Podcast Goes To The Heart Of The News
On March 28, ABC News will launch a daily news podcast called Start Here. Hosted by Brad Mielke, each 20-minute episode will provide meaningful insights on events shaping the world. New episodes post every weekday by 6 a.m. ET















