Home Improvement Heats Up The Week’s Top Radio Advertisers
Progressive has maintained its dominant position as the most-aired radio advertiser nationwide for the week of January 13-19, according to Media Monitors’ latest Spot Ten report. Vicks holds the second spot, showcasing its seasonal relevance.
Bill Spadea to Depart NJ 101.5 to Focus on Governor Race
Townsquare Media personality Bill Spadea is leaving his morning talk show on New Jersey 101.5 as he prepares to formally run for New Jersey governor. Spadea originally announced his plans in June but waited to file his candidacy to maintain his show in the interim.
Townsquare Media Predicts 11% Digital Growth In Early Q4 Totals
The company has yet to schedule an official earnings call, but Townsquare Media is providing an early look into its end-of-2024 financials. A new SEC filing sees CEO Bill Wilson touting, "A very strong fourth quarter," for the "Digital First" broadcaster.
Alan Hirschbein Joins iHeart San Francisco as VP of Sales
iHeartMedia San Francisco is bringing a former SiriusXM Senior Director on board to lead the cluster's sales growth. Alan Hirschbein has been named Vice President of Sales for the Bay Area, bringing over 20 years of expertise in broadcast and digital media.
Don’t Forget The Fun
(By Mike McVay) We’re in what is supposed to be a fun business. It’s why so many of us were enamored with radio to begin with and what encouraged us to make broadcasting a career. It’s why so many have overstayed their welcome and also why some have left radio.
When Your Radio Station ‘Wheel’ Starts Spinning
(By John Shomby) This past year, Wheel of Fortune lost its 42-year host, Pat Sajak, to retirement and replaced him with Ryan Seacrest. The process from Sajak’s announcement to Seacrest’s debut was an A-plus lesson in media personality transitions.
Building a People-First Culture: Lessons from Delta Airlines
(By Buzz Knight) I can’t seem to get the critical importance of Delta Airlines’ amazing presentation at CES 2025 at The Sphere in Las Vegas out of my head. In today's world, it often seems people have become commodities no matter the business.
News Radio Saw 345% Listening Surge During LA Wildfires
As Southern California transitions into recovery as firefighters battle the Los Angeles County wildfires into containment, radio continues to be praised for distributing vital information to those in harm's way.
With Trump Designation, Brendan Carr Is Now FCC Chairman
As promised, President Donald Trump signed an order officially designating Brendan Carr as the new FCC Chairman. With the change, former Chair Jessica Rosenworcel formally resigned from the Commission, as is tradition.
Dan Mason To Receive BFOA Lifetime Achievement Award
The Broadcasters Foundation of America will honor former CBS Radio CEO Dan Mason with the 2025 Edward F. McLaughlin Lifetime Achievement Award. Mason will receive the award during the Golden Mic Award Gala at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on March 10.
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