How Do Radio’s Leaders Balance Work & Life?
So much work, so little time! What’s a manager to do to get it all done and still walk through the front door at night without having a flying object come at you because, yet again, you’ve been gone for 14 hours? We turned to some of the best leaders in the industry for the answer to that very question.
Superstar Spotlight: Max Media Millennial Erin Nutter
In our continuing search around the industry for millennials who love working in radio, it came as no surprise when we found one on the digital side of the business. Erin Nutter, 27, is the director of digital strategy for Max Media of Hampton Roads in Virginia Beach. Here's our interview with Erin.
Rise Of The Experience Economy
(By Roy Williams) Our nation is changing, of course. Things aren’t like they used to be. Major retailers are closing hundreds of stores and famous clothing brands are at historic lows. But we’re not in a recession.
Two New York Area Pirates Warned
The FCC has warned a pirate operating in the Bronx at 98.9, and another in East Orange, New Jersey, operating at 94.3. Both pirates have been ordered to put an end to their illegal operations or provide the Commission with proof that they are licensed to operate. Read the New York warning HERE and New Jersey warning HERE.
Lupica Good For A Million
Recently nominated for a 2017 Webby Award for “Best Sports Podcast,” The Mike Lupica Podcast has surpassed its one millionth download. The podcast features Lupica talking with legendary sports stars, newsmakers, and entertainers.
Entercom Locks In Harris And Holloway
Entercom Charlotte has signed WLNK-FM afternoon hosts Matt Harris and Ramona Holloway to a new multiyear contract. The duo first met in Columbus working on the “Morning Zoo.” In 2000, they teamed up as a show for the first time in Norfolk, on Spanish Contemporary station WVNZ.
Kannon Takes Afternoons in Dallas
iHeartMedia’s "102.9 Now," in Dallas adds Kannon to the 2 p.m. -7 p.m. slot as of June 1. Kannon began his radio career at age 15 in Raleigh. He most recently co-hosted mornings at KVIL in Dallas.
PayPal Sues Pandora Over Logo
The New York Post has the details about the lawsuit that was filed on Friday. PayPal says Pandora's new blue “P,” damages its business because customers are mistakenly opening the wrong app on their phones and has interfered dramatically with PayPal users' experience.
Red Zebra Sells Maryland Station to Salem
Patrick Communications Broker Greg Guy says the price for WSPZ-AM in Bethesda, Maryland is $2.1 Million. WSPZ-AM is a 5,000 watter during the day and has a 1,000 watt night signal at 570 on the dial. Red Zebra, owned by Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, has been selling off all of its radio stations in recent months.
What To Do, And Say, When A Top Talent Dies?
(By Kelly Orchard) I have my own personal experience with grief and loss, and conversations with my friends in the business revealed that I was not the only one. This is a tough topic to write about, and I do so with unconditional compassion for those who have suffered the greatest loss anyone can imagine.















