The Need to Evolve
(By Mike McVay) I’ve been quoted and criticized for having said, “Radio hasn’t failed badly enough to change for the better.” What I mean by that is the public companies can’t afford short-term losses for long-term growth.
Managing Up: The Essence of Reverse Mentorship
(By John Shomby) 25 years into my career, I had a golden opportunity to be near the beach in Norfolk, Virginia, and oversee five stations. The caveat? I’d also be programming a Country station - a format I had never been a part of.
Public Media Stations Enter Next Phase of Poynter Digital Training
Twenty-five public radio and TV groups across the country are set to begin training in the Advanced Track of the Digital Transformation Program, a six-month initiative aimed at strengthening their digital operations and community connections.
Big D & Bubba Tease Move To New Nashville Flagship Signal
Cumulus Media appears to be restructuring its Nashville cluster, beginning with sweeping cuts at 95.5 Nash Icon (WSM-FM), setting the stage for what could be a broader rebranding at one or more of the company’s Music City properties.
Holiday Weekend Boosts Retail and Fast Food in Radio Ad Race
The long holiday weekend gave The Home Depot a reason to continue as radio's top national advertiser, according to Media Monitors’ Spot Ten Radio chart. For the week of Memorial Day to June 1, the home improvement giant narrowly pushed out Progressive.
WCCO Raises Over $92K for Blood Cancer During Annual Auction
Audacy Minneapolis’ 830 WCCO raised over $92,000 during its third Cure Blood Cancer Radio Auction for NMDP, supporting stem cell research, growing the marrow donor registry, and providing financial aid to patients through a 12-hour live broadcast and community donations.
Derek Hunter Joins DC’s WMAL Full-Time as Afternoon Host
Cumulus Media has appointed Derek Hunter as the new afternoon host for News Talk 105.9 (WMAL) in Washington, DC. The announcement formalizes Hunter’s long association with the station, where he has served as a fill-in host since 2011.
Lionel Returns to NYC’s WABC to Host ‘The Other Side of Midnight’
Red Apple Audio Networks has named legal expert and media personality Lionel as the new host of The Other Side of Midnight, its overnight syndicated talk show airing on 23 stations nationwide. He fills the seat left behind by Frank Morano.
Spotify Upgrades Podcast Discovery and Comments Features
Spotify is expanding its podcast discovery and engagement features with a new global update designed to improve user experience and boost visibility for creators, including a redesigned podcast discovery feed and a streamlined following system.
Ice Cube’s BIG3 Signs National Audio Deal with iHeartMedia
BIG3 Basketball, co-founded by producer, actor, and music legend Ice Cube, has signed a multiplatform streaming and marketing deal with iHeartMedia to expand reach and visibility for the three-on-three league’s eighth season.
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