Capture Your Client’s Personality
(Jeffrey Hedquist) In my seminars to broadcasters, advertisers, ad agencies, writers & producers, I talk about and play examples of “personality” spots – how to capture the personality of the advertiser and transmit that to the audience. Here's what I tell them:
Senators Urge FCC to Deregulate Radio Ownership Caps
A bipartisan letter from 22 US Senators is urging the FCC to update broadcast ownership rules, citing increasing pressure local radio and television stations face as they compete against larger, unregulated digital players in a fast-evolving media environment.
iHeartMedia Sued Over Delayed Disclosure of 2024 Cyberattack
iHeartMedia is the target of a new class action lawsuit filed by a Tennessee listener claiming the company failed to properly protect the personal information of its users and waited months to disclose a significant cyberattack that occurred in the last week of 2024.
Nassau College Students to Call New York Dragons Games
The New York Dragons have announced a broadcast partnership with Nassau Community College’s WHPC 90.3 FM for the 2025 season, including coverage of all regular season and playoff games for the indoor football team, as well as a weekly half-hour radio show.
Libsyn Bolsters Ad and Creator Operations With Strategic Hires
Libsyn has announced four strategic additions to its Business Development team, reinforcing its focus on creator partnerships, ad operations, and brand engagement as the company seeks to further expand its presence in the podcast advertising space.
Catsimatidis Grows Regional NY Radio Reach With New AM Buy
Red Apple Media, the owner of New York City's 77WABC, has expanded its broadcast reach into New York State's Lower Hudson Valley with the addition of WRCR-AM in Rockland County. The station is now carrying a simulcast of WABC programming.
2025 WBA Gala Spotlights Radio Excellence Across Wisconsin
Stations from across Wisconsin gathered in Madison to honor the top work in local radio and television during the past year at the 2025 Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Awards Gala. This year, 125 radio and TV stations submitted 1,493 entries to be judged.
No More Talk: Cumulus Sells To Buffalo’s Big WECK Owner
Radio One Buffalo is growing its footprint in Western New York with the addition of a second AM signal in the market. Company owner Buddy Shula has reached a deal to acquire Talk 1270 (WHLD-AM) from Cumulus Media for $150,000.
It’s Not Just AM, This Buzzy New EV Leaves Out Radio Entirely
As several major automakers continue exploring ways to phase AM radio out of future dashboards, one new player has plans to cut AM/FM entirely. While the minimalist EV is being hailed as a "gamechanger," the question is: can no radio sell?
Katz: Radio Drives the Most Consumer Action In All of Advertising
In the last three months, two-thirds of US adults reported taking action because of an advertisement. Look closer at high-value categories from luxury vehicles and electronics to vacations and entertainment, and you'll find radio ads outperforming the competition.
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The $250 Question: Inflation and Contesting
