iHeart Sacramento Welcomes New Metro President Steve Darnell
iHeartMedia has appointed Steve Darnell as the new Metro President for Sacramento, CA. Darnell steps into the role after four years as iHeart's Area President for Fresno, Riverside, Spokane, Monterey, Modesto, and Bakersfield.
McClure to Lead iHeart’s Unified Partnerships Division in California
iHeartMedia California has appointed Sara McClure as Vice President of Unified Partnerships. McClure transitions to this role after serving as Market President of iHeart Sacramento for the past eight years.
Liberty Media Sets SiriusXM Merger Completion for September
Liberty Media Corporation has announced the date it expects to complete its merger with SiriusXM to simplify the satellite broadcaster's ownership structure. "New SiriusXM" will combine multiple ticker symbols - including LSXMA, LSXMB, and LSXMK - into SIRI.
Former NPR Exec, ‘Up First’ Creator Sarah Gilbert To Lead WAMC
Albany, NY's Northeast Public Radio, operator of WAMC, has appointed Sarah Gilbert as its new President and CEO. Gilbert brings extensive experience from her roles at the BBC, NPR, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Connoisseur Media Is Free Of Maryland With Dual Station Sale
Connoisseur Media has agreed to sell two of its Frederick, MD radio stations to Williamsburg, VA's Local Daily Media. Connoisseur will maintain control of Free Country 99.9 (WFRE) and 930 Free Talk (WFMD-AM) until FCC sale approval and closing.
Radio Ink Names The 2024 Radio Wayne Awards Finalists
You submitted them - now here are the best of the absolute best in radio sales. Radio Ink is pleased to announce the finalists in the 32nd annual Radio Wayne awards, honoring the very best sellers and managers who tirelessly champion the benefits of radio every day.
TelevisaUnivision Optimistic For Hispanic Political Ad Revenue
TelevisaUnivision was the first US radio company to release its second-quarter financials for 2024, but the talk from CEO Wade Davis veered away from Q2 into excitement for the upcoming election as the Presidential race heads into "uncharted" revenue.
Paige Nienaber’s Midweek Idea Dump: We Forgot Gene Rayburn
(By Paige Nienaber) Radio has a cyclical history. We’ll rediscover something, run it into the ground, lose interest, and then forget about it for a decade. That’s something I hope happens with “Enter your email to win these great concert tickets!”
7 Tips for Magnetic Teasers
(By Randy Lane) During a recent coaching session, the show host had an enlightening moment, realizing that teasing is the radio’s version of clickbait. Like its digital counterpart, teasing is a hook that draws listeners in.
Sales Education: A GREAT Investment
(By Rick Fink) Without sounding too critical, let me make a bold statement: most business owners don’t know diddly about advertising. What they have learned comes from trial and error, but most have had little education about HOW and WHY advertising works!
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